How do I get my motorcycle licence?
Step one: Check your eligibility
You must:
- Be at least 16 years and nine months old
- Be a resident of ACT (or about to be)
Step Two: Complete the Pre-Learner Licensing Course
Step Three: Visit Access Canberra Service Centre to get your Licence endorsed.
When you’ve completed your Pre-Learner Licence Course, take your certificate, along with your Driver’s Licence to an Access Canberra Service Centre within one month and it will be endorsed with the Learner rider class. Please note that the certificate expires after one month.
Step Four: Practice your skills for at least three months
You may apply for your Pre-Provisional Course three months after your Licence was endorsed. You’ll also need to ensure your Licence remains active and that your knowledge test, which lasts 12 months from completion, remains current.
Whilst you’re waiting for the next step, it’s a great time to practice what you’ve learnt and perfect your skills. Stay Upright’s Range to Road Course and Private Lessons are excellent ways to develop your roadcraft abilities and practice for your Pre-Provisional Licence.
Step Five: Complete the Pre-Provisional Course and Skills Test (MOST)
Step Six: Head to Access Canberra to get your Licence.
When you’ve completed your MOST, take your certificate to Access Canberra Service Centre and receive a Provisional Licence.
A Provisional Licence lasts for three years. At this time, on the renewal of your existing Licence, you’ll be upgraded to a Full Licence.
If you have a Driver’s Licence (Provisional or Full), your Provisional Motorcycle Licence class will be added. This will remain for 12 months, or the end of your driving provisional period, whichever is the longest.
For those without a Driver’s Licence
Take the Pre-Learner (Theory) Licence course for those without a Driver’s Licence (PLLC).
ACT Licensing Courses
PRE-LEARNER MOTORCYCLE LICENSING COURSE
Your first step to freedom.
- One-day course offered on weekdays, evenings (Oct-Mar only) and weekends.
- A competency-based course, suitable for complete beginners.
- Limited free options available for those needing more time to feel comfortable.
- Course fee includes use of bike, helmet and gloves.
- Spread the cost of the course in interest-free payments through Humm™.
Prerequisites: You must be at least 16 years and 9 months old. You must be (or about to be) an ACT resident and possess a current Australian Driver’s Licence (Learner, Provisional or Full).
Locations: Queanbeyan and Mitchell (EPIC)
Cost: $259
*Evenings (Oct-Mar only)
PRE-LEARNER (THEORY) LICENCE COURSE FOR THOSE WITHOUT A DRIVER’S LICENCE (PLLC)
No licence? No problem! If you plan to take the Pre-Learner Motorcycle Licensing Course but don’t hold an Australian Driver’s Licence, you’ll need to complete this course before you learn to ride. The PLLC is a two-day (10 hours) classroom-based course that highlights safety issues on the road.
Prerequisites: You must be (or about to be) an ACT resident.
Location: Online
Cost: $159
PRE-PROVISIONAL MOTORCYCLE LICENSING COURSE AND MOST TEST
The next step on your journey from Learner to P-plater.
- Pre-test coaching with our experienced trainers followed by assessment.
- Helmet and gloves provided.
- Bike hire is available (please choose your selection at the checkout).
- Spread the cost of the course in interest-free payments through Humm™.
Prerequisites: You must have held a Learner’s Permit for at least three months.
Location: Queanbeyan and Mitchell (EPIC)
Cost: $205
MOTORCYCLE OPERATOR SKILL TEST (MOST) RE-TEST
Second time lucky. For those who have previously completed the Pre-Provisional Licensing Course but were not successful in passing the included test.
- Approximately one hour.
- Helmet and gloves provided.
- Bike hire is available (please choose your selection at the checkout).
Prerequisites: You must have completed the Pre-Provisional Licensing Course.
Location: Queanbeyan and Mitchell (EPIC)
Cost: $58
Bike Hire
We’ve got your back – and your bike. We offer a range of easy-to-ride bikes available for hire for a number of our courses. You can book to hire them when you book your test – or any time up to the start of the course (subject to availability). Please note that the cost of the bike does not include the course fee.
PRACTICE SESSION FOR L-PLATERS
Practice makes perfect. Our Practice Sessions prepare L-Platers for their Pre-Provisional Training and Test. Led by our experienced instructors, the course is designed to improve your physical and mental skills. It will also help you resolve any issues – making your transition to P’s, much easier.
- One-hour session, with a maximum of five participants.
- Bike hire is included, but you’re welcome to bring your own.
Prerequisites: You must have your Learner’s Permit.
Location: Queanbeyan
Cost: $75
PRIVATE LESSONS
There’s nothing better than some good old one-to-one tuition to build your confidence and enhance your skills – especially when it’s provided by one of Stay Upright’s experienced instructors.
- One-hour coaching sessions tailored to suit your needs.
- Bike hire is included, but you’re welcome to bring your own.
Location: Queanbeyan
Cost: $115
HEAD START COURSE
Try before you buy. If you’re unsure whether biking is for you, try our popular Head Start Course. In a 90-minute, private session with one of our legendary instructors, you’ll be guided through a series of riding basics, such as posture, controls, moving off and stopping. So sure are we that you’ll love riding that we’ll give you $20 towards our Learner’s Course.
- The course fee includes a $20 voucher towards Stay Upright’s Learner’s Course, should you decide to proceed.
- Cost includes bike hire, helmet and gloves
- Choose between a range of time slots and locations.
Location: Queanbeyan
Cost: $75
RANGE TO ROAD FOR PRE-LEARNERS
Get off the range and onto the road. This course helps Pre-Leaners transition from the training range, to the public road, with confidence. Led by our experienced instructors, you’ll refresh your skills, finesse your lane positioning, enhance your roadcraft and understand how best to deal with a variety challenges you are likely to come across, on the road.
- Two-hour sessions with a maximum of four participants.
- Bike hire is included, but you’re welcome to bring your own.
Prerequisites: Learner’s Permit.
Locations: Queanbeyan
Cost: $179
Adventure
ADVENTURE COURSE
Get some fresh air on our Adventure Course. No matter what skill level, we’ll give you the skills to fly! In a full, fun-packed day course, you’ll learn how to handle the things you might come across in an adventure ride; how to ride in sand or dirt, how to ascend and descend, how to pick up a dropped bike (and how to pick bugs out of your teeth….) You’ll also learn how to ride a big bike, off road and lots of off-road techniques that will help you to go further, easier.
- You can bring your own adventure bike or hire a brand-new Honda CRF230. Oh yeah!
- Spread the cost of the course in interest-free payments through Humm™.
Prerequisites: Provisional Licence or above
Location: ACT Motorcycle Club, Majura
Cost: $350
SU ROADSMART ONE
Roadsmart One is the first step to riding smart on the road. It’s designed for L-platers, P-platers and anyone who would like to build their confidence. In a half-day (four hours), you’ll expand your physical and mental skills to ensure you can handle the road with aplomb. You’ll perfect techniques like cornering and braking and enhance your roadcraft, allowing you to stay safe whilst enjoying your ride.
- Takes place on the track but is road-focused, keeping you safe whilst you work on your skills.
- This course is recognised by many insurers to achieve a discount.
- Spread the cost of the course in interest-free payments through Humm™.
Prerequisites: Learner’s Permit or above
Location: SDMA Hillclimb
Cost: $229
SU ROADSMART TWO
Roadsmart Two is the second in our popular Roadsmart series – and our most popular course too. It’s designed for P-Platers and above who want to perfect their riding skills and ensure their safety on the road. The full-day course blends roadcraft with physical skills. In it, you’ll master cornering, braking and bike control. You’ll perfect your posture and vision abilities. You’ll also have plenty of riding time and our Follow Sessions will give you detailed feedback on your riding technique – and show you how it can be improved.
- Takes place on the track but is road-focused, keeping you safe whilst you work on your skills.
- This course is recognised by many insurers to achieve a discount.
- Spread the cost of the course in interest-free payments through Humm™.
Prerequisites: For everyone with P-Plates and above
Location: Majura
Cost: $365
RETURNING RIDERS
The Returning Riders’ Course is for long-term licensed riders who are returning to motorcycling after a lengthy break. It was initiated by the ACT’s Motorcycle Riders Association (MRA) and developed and operated by Stay Upright for those with no formal training in the past five to ten years.
- In this partially-subsidised, one-day course, you’ll rediscover defensive riding techniques, refresh your manoeuvring and stopping skills and receive detailed feedback on your performance. There’s no formal testing so you can relax and take the course at your own pace.
- Bring your own bike and equipment
You can even bring your pillion – but please give us advanced notice
Prerequisites: Full Motorcycle Licence
Location: SDMA Hillclimb
Cost: $220
WORKPLACE TRAINING
We began providing Australian Workplace Training in 1990 – and if we do say so ourselves, we’re very good at it. Our registered courses have achieved the Australia Qualifications Framework at the highest possible level. We work closely with everyone from Government agencies to Agricultural and food delivery businesses, to train staff and significantly reduce the risk of accidents, for two-wheel, Quad and side-by-side vehicles.
We train and assess to National units of competency including:
- AHCMOM201 – Operate 2-Wheel Motorbikes
- AHCMOM216 – Operate Side by Side Utility Vehicles
- AHCMOM217 – Operate Quad Bikes / ATVs
For more information or to book a course for your organisation, contact our professional team at atv@stayupright.com.au.
RTO Code: 90714
How do I get my motorcycle licence?
Step one: Check your eligibility
You must:
- Be at least 16 years and nine months old
- Be a resident of ACT (or about to be)
Step Two: Complete the Pre-Learner Licensing Course
Step Three: Visit Access Canberra Service Centre to get your Licence endorsed.
When you’ve completed your Pre-Learner Licence Course, take your certificate, along with your Driver’s Licence to an Access Canberra Service Centre within one month and it will be endorsed with the Learner rider class. Please note that the certificate expires after one month.
Step Four: Practice your skills for at least three months
You may apply for your Pre-Provisional Course three months after your Licence was endorsed. You’ll also need to ensure your Licence remains active and that your knowledge test, which lasts 12 months from completion, remains current.
Whilst you’re waiting for the next step, it’s a great time to practice what you’ve learnt and perfect your skills. Stay Upright’s Range to Road Course and Private Lessons are excellent ways to develop your roadcraft abilities and practice for your Pre-Provisional Licence.
Step Five: Complete the Pre-Provisional Course and Skills Test (MOST)
Step Six: Head to Access Canberra to get your Licence.
When you’ve completed your MOST, take your certificate to Access Canberra Service Centre and receive a Provisional Licence.
A Provisional Licence lasts for three years. At this time, on the renewal of your existing Licence, you’ll be upgraded to a Full Licence.
If you have a Driver’s Licence (Provisional or Full), your Provisional Motorcycle Licence class will be added. This will remain for 12 months, or the end of your driving provisional period, whichever is the longest.
For those without a Driver’s Licence
Take the Pre-Learner (Theory) Licence course for those without a Driver’s Licence (PLLC).
ACT FAQ’s
What should I wear?
You must wear long sleeves, long pants and sturdy footwear (no steel caps) for every course. We provide helmet, gloves and bike on the Learner’s Course. For those on the Pre-Provisional course, bike hire is available.
What happens if I am late?
If you don’t arrive on time, you won’t be able to start the course and will need to book (and pay) again.
What happens if it rains?
Whatever the weather, our courses will go ahead.
What happens if I can’t make my course or I need to change my date?
Please contact us, at least seven days ahead of your course, to discuss your options.
If you’re sick on the day, please get a doctor’s certificate from your GP and let us know as soon as you can.
Full terms and conditions are provided at the time of booking and attached to your booking confirmation.
What Happens if my event is impacted by a Stay at Home order due to COVID-19?
Our courses are considered an essential service by most governments, most of the time. If your course is impacted by COVID-19 restrictions, we’ll contact you directly via email to advise you not to attend. If you don’t hear anything, your course is still proceeding, with COVID-19 procedures in place.
I’m new to riding a motorbike – will the Learner’s course teach me how?
The Learner’s course is designed for those with no motorcycle experience. If you can ride a bicycle, that’s a great start – ideally you need a sense of balance and coordination. However, since it’s a competencies-based course, there is no guarantee that you’ll pass. There is limited free remedial training available but if you think you’ll need a little extra help, book one of our popular private lessons, to boost your confidence.
Give me a break! And what about lunch?
Yes, courses include scheduled breaks, but our trainers are better on the track than they are in the kitchen, so you will need to bring your own lunch and refreshments.
What does LAMS mean?
LAMS is short for ‘Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme’ – and are bikes that have been approved for Learners. A LAMS bike has an engine capacity of between 251 and 660cc, with a power output of less than 150kw per tonne.
Can I convert my overseas licence?
Yes. If you wish to do so within three months of becoming a permanent resident you must:
- Successfully complete the Pre-Provisional Training Course
- Successfully complete the MOST
- Present a full overseas motorcycle licence, that you have held for more than three years, to Access Canberra OR
- If you don’t hold a full Australian Driver’s Licence, successfully complete the Road Rules Knowledge Test
If you’ve been a permanent resident for more than three months, you must:
- Successfully complete the Pre-learner training course
- If you don’t hold a full Australian Driver’s Licence, you must successfully complete the Road Rules Knowledge test
Once you’ve been issued an ACT Learner’s Licence, you must:
- Successfully complete the pre-provisional training course
- Successfully complete the MOST
- Present a full overseas motorcycle licence, that you have held for more than three years, to Access Canberra
