Heavy Vehicle Competency Based Assessment (CBA)

What do I need to do to get my licence under CBA?

You need to go to an RTA motor registry and:

• Provide a current NSW photo-licence.
• Complete a licence application form (RTA form 1001).

• Pass a knowledge test for the class of licence you wish to obtain.

• Pass an eyesight test.

How does CBA work?

If you choose to obtain your licence under CBA, you will have to pay the appropriate fee and you will be given two books:

1. A Guide to Heavy Vehicle Competency Based Assessment.
2. A Heavy Vehicle Competency Based Assessment Learner’s Log Book.

The Guide outlines the requirements to pass the assessments as well as the tasks you need to perform to complete each competency. The log book is the official record of your progress.

Under the CBA system you are assessed under a wide range of driving conditions by an RTA accredited assessor. When you have demonstrated that you can perform certain skills (called competencies), these are progressively recorded in your log book. Once all competencies are successfully completed and reported to the RTA by the assessor you can go to any RTA motor registry to upgrade your licence.

Assessors

Under CBA, you can learn to drive either with a licensed driving instructor or with an appropriate NSW licence holder. You can only be assessed by an accredited assessor. All assessors are licensed driving instructors so they can assess and train you at the same time.

You can change assessors at any time, just as you can change driving instructors.

Remember, you must keep your log book.