Stay Upright is VicRoads-accredited to deliver the mandatory Motorcycle Graduated Licensing Scheme (M-GLS) courses across Victoria. With 8 training locations — Ballarat, Braeside, Dandenong, Geelong, Horsham, Shepparton, Wangaratta, and Werribee — we cover more of Victoria than any other motorcycle training provider. Getting your licence is a three-step process: Pre-Learner Course (MPA), Check Ride (CR), and Licence Assessment (MLA). We deliver all three, with all gear and bike hire included. Whether you’re searching for a motorcycle licence or motorbike license course, you’re in the right place.
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Motorcycle Licence Courses in Melbourne
Stay Upright runs M-GLS courses across four Melbourne locations — Braeside, Dandenong, Werribee, and Geelong — covering riders from Melbourne’s south, south-east, west, and bayside suburbs. Whether you’re in the CBD, inner suburbs, or outer ring, there’s a Stay Upright training centre within reach.
How do I get my motorcycle licence?
How do I get my motorcycle licence?
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VIC Licensing Courses
Discover our range of VIC licencing courses to decide what one is best for you. If you’re uncertain if biking is the suitable mode of transportation for you or if you want to start your journey to obtain your learner’s permit, our courses will help pave the way to your full motorcycle licence in Victoria.
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LEARN TO RIDE COURSE (Optional)
The Learn to Ride Course is perfect for anyone looking to prepare for motorcycle riding. If you’re unsure whether biking is for you, are not confident riding a push bike and balancing on two wheels, or would like to get some additional tuition before undertaking the MPA try our popular Learn to Ride Course. In a 90-minute 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.
- Small, group sized training with a maximum of 3 on a course.
- Cost includes bike hire, helmet and gloves.
- Choose between a range of time slots and locations.
Prerequisites:
- Age Requirements: You must be at least 18 years old.
- Permit or Licence: You must hold a Victorian Car Learner Permit, Car Licence, or have completed the Road Rules test at a VicRoads office and obtained a VicRoads Customer Number.
- Medical Fitness: You must be medically fit (see FAQs on our website).
- Driving Status: You must not be currently cancelled or suspended from driving.
Locations: Ballarat, Braeside, Dandenong, Geelong, Shepparton, Wangaratta, and Werribee (Hoppers Crossing)
Cost: From $129
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TWO DAY LEARNER PERMIT COURSE (MPA) Get Your Victorian Motorcycle Learner Permit
You’re at the beginning of something really great. Motorcycle Learner Permit course is a VicRoads requirement for obtaining your Learner’s Permit. We offer this course at various locations across Victoria with flexible midweek and weekend dates to suit you.
Why Choose Stay Upright?
- Experienced Accredited Provider: Stay Upright is Australia’s largest and oldest motorcycle training provider. We are fully accredited by VicRoads to provide the motorcycle Learner Permit course.
- Convenient Locations & Schedules: Choose from 7 locations and select a midweek or weekend course that fits your schedule.
- All-Inclusive Fees: Our course fees cover the use of a bike, helmet, gloves, and ALL VicRoads fees.
Flexible Payment Options: Spread the cost with interest-free payments through Afterpay™.
New to Motorcycling? Start with Our Learn to Ride Course! If you’ve never ridden a motorcycle before, we highly recommend our Learn to Ride course. This beginner-friendly course is designed to introduce you to the basics of motorcycle riding in a safe and supportive environment. Please note that the Two Day Learner Permit course was designed by VicRoads and focuses on preparing riders to ride safely on the road, rather than teaching absolute beginners how to ride.
Prerequisites:
- Age Requirements: You must be at least 18 years old.
- Permit or Licence: You must hold a Victorian Car Learner Permit, Car Licence, or have completed the Road Rules test at a VicRoads office and obtained a VicRoads Customer Number.
- Medical Fitness: You must be medically fit (see FAQs on our website).
- Driving Status: You must not be currently cancelled or suspended from driving.
Inclusions:
The course includes the eyesight test and the written motorcycle knowledge test.
Resources:
Please review the Victorian Rider handbook before attending the course. It’s available on the VicRoads website.
Locations: Ballarat, Braeside, Dandenong, Geelong, Horsham, Shepparton, Wangaratta, and Werribee (Hoppers Crossing)
Cost: $549 weekday / $629 weekend
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CHECK RIDE (CR)
Head screwed on? Check! Bum on seat? Check! You’re good to go on your check ride. The CR is a mandatory three-and-a-half-hour course that makes sure you are proficient in the safety and practical skills of riding a bike in order to pass the Motorcycle Licence Assessment (MLA). On both range and road, you’ll progress from Learner’s Permit training with physical and mental safety skills. You’ll also get feedback and guidance from our experienced trainers to improve your riding technique.
- It must be taken at least one month prior to taking the MLA. (The MLA must be taken at least three months after receiving your Learners Permit and at least one month prior to completing your Motorcycle Licence Assessment (MLA)).
- Choose between midweek and weekend courses in a range of locations.
- Course fee includes use of bike, helmet, gloves and all VicRoads fees – but you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer.
- Spread the cost of the course with interest-free payments through Afterpay™.
Prerequisites: You must hold your Learner’s Permit. You must be medically fit (See FAQs). You must NOT be currently cancelled or suspended from driving.
Locations: Ballarat, Braeside, Dandenong, Geelong, Horsham, Shepparton, Wangaratta, and Werribee (Hoppers Crossing).
Cost: $289 weekday / $319 weekend
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LICENCE ASSESSMENT (MLA)
You’ve got this. The final mandatory step in the VicRoads motorcycle graduated licensing system (M-GLS). The one-and-a-half-hour assessment brings together your previous training and real-world riding experience, to test your skills. It includes an on-range riding skill assessment and an on-road safe riding assessment.
- The MLA may be taken three months after obtaining a Learner Permit and at least one month after the Check Ride.
- Choose between midweek and weekend dates in a range of locations.
- Course fee includes use of bike, helmet and gloves and all VicRoads fees – but you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer.
- Spread the cost of the course with interest-free payments through Afterpay™.
- You must complete your MLA within 15 months of receiving your Learner’s Permit. If you do not, your licence will expire and you will need to restart the licensing process.
Prerequisites: A VicRoads Learners Permit and a completed CR. You must be medically fit. You must NOT be currently cancelled or suspended from driving. For overseas licence conversions, please see our guide to how to get your licence.
Locations: Ballarat, Braeside, Dandenong, Geelong, Horsham, Shepparton, Wangaratta, and Werribee (Hoppers Crossing)
Cost: From $279, for a weekday course
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PRACTICE AND LICENCE ASSESSMENT (MLA)
Take no chances. The Practice and Licence Assessment (MLA) binds an additional one-hour practice with an experienced trainer, with all the other aspects of the MLA. The price includes all VicRoads licence issuing fees. This practice will build your confidence and enhance your chances of a successful pass.
- The MLA will take place directly after the practice session.
- Private session with one-to-one tuition.
- The MLA may be taken three months after obtaining a Learner Permit and at least one month after the Check Ride.
- Choose between midweek and weekend dates in a range of locations.
- Fee includes MLA, bike, helmet and gloves – you may bring your own if you prefer.
- Spread the cost of the course with interest-free payments through Afterpay™.
Prerequisites: A VicRoads Learners Permit and a completed CR. You must be medically fit. You must NOT be currently cancelled or suspended from driving.
Locations: Ballarat, Braeside, Dandenong, Geelong, Shepparton, Wangaratta, Werribee (Hoppers Crossing)
Cost: From $359, for a weekday course
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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.
- Suitable for all levels of rider.
- One-and-a-half hour coaching sessions tailored to suit your needs.
- Takes place on the range.
- Bike hire is included, but you’re welcome to bring your own.
Locations: Ballarat, Braeside, Dandenong, Geelong, Shepparton, Wangaratta, and Werribee (Hoppers Crossing)
Cost: From $189
Adventure
Regardless of your skill level, choose between an action-packed adventure course filled with helpful riding techniques or an adventure ride with one of our expert instructors.
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ADVENTURE COURSE
Get some fresh air on our Adventure Bike Course. No matter your skill level, we’ll give you the confidence to go further off the beaten track. In a full, fun-packed day, you’ll learn to handle everything an adventure ride can throw at you — riding in dirt, tackling hills, picking up a dropped bike (and picking bugs out of your teeth…). You’ll also get hands-on with a big bike, building the off-road techniques that’ll help you ride further, and with ease.
- Bring your own adventure bike.
- Spread the cost of the course with interest-free payments through Afterpay™.
Prerequisites: A motorcycle licence – learners and above. If on a restricted licence, the rider must have a LAMS approved bike. Adventure bike gear recommended.
Location: Werribee (Hoppers Crossing)
Cost: $399
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SU ROADSMART ONE
Roadsmart One is designed for L-platers, P-platers and anyone who would like to build their confidence on the road. In a half-day (four hours), you’ll expand your physical and mental skills to help you handle anything the road can throw at you. You’ll perfect techniques like cornering and steering 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 premium discount.
- It is important to emphasise that you must have your own motorcycle to attend.
Prerequisites: Learners Permit and above. You must hold the appropriate licence for the bike in which you will be riding.
Location: Werribee (Hoppers Crossing)
Cost: $199
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SU ROADSMART TWO
Roadsmart Two is our most popular course. It’s designed for riders 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 with interest-free payments through Afterpay™.
- It is important to emphasise that you must have your own motorcycle to attend.
Prerequisites: Learners Permit and above. You must hold the appropriate licence for the bike in which you will be riding.
Location: Werribee (Hoppers Crossing) and Broadford
Cost: From $365
Workplace Training
At Stay Upright, we believe that safety should be your number one concern on the farm or at your workplace.
Stay Upright can provide accredited workplace training courses, tailored to your needs, at your location or ours. To make safer riding skills more accessible to side-by-side users across Australia.
You can find more information about our in-person courses at the links below. If you have additional questions, or would like more information on what the courses entail, please contact our team on 1300 366 640.
Tap here for information on our face to face Workplace Training Courses for Side-By-Sides, Quads and
two-wheelers.
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Who we Train
- Australia Post
- Parks Victoria
- DELWP - Department of Environment, Land, Water & Planning
- Australian Antarctic Division
- Central Highlands Water
- Western Plains Park
- Fire & Rescue NSW
- TAFE NSW
- CSIRO
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 rto@stayupright.com.au.
RTO Code: 90714
Overseas Motorcycle Licence Conversion
Held a motorcycle or scooter licence in another country? Under Victoria’s M-GLS scheme, most overseas riders must complete the standard MPA and MLA courses before riding on Australian roads. Stay Upright is VicRoads-accredited to deliver both — across 8 Victorian locations.
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TWO DAY LEARNER PERMIT COURSE (MPA) — Overseas Conversion
The mandatory first step for most overseas licence holders. Over two days you’ll cover the road rules, riding skills, and on-range assessment required to receive your Victorian Motorcycle Learner Permit.
- Training motorcycles and scooters provided — hire a helmet or bring your own.
- All VicRoads eyesight test, knowledge test, and permit fees included.
- Flexible midweek and weekend dates. Afterpay available.
No Victorian car licence yet? You must first pass the VicRoads Knowledge Test and Hazard Perception Test at a VicRoads service centre before booking the MPA.
Locations: Ballarat, Braeside, Dandenong, Geelong, Horsham, Shepparton, Wangaratta, Werribee
Cost: $549 weekday / $629 weekend
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LICENCE ASSESSMENT (MLA) — Overseas Conversion
The final step to your full Victorian motorcycle licence. The 1.5-hour on-range and on-road assessment can be booked once you’ve held your Learner Permit for 3 months and completed a Check Ride.
- Course fee includes bike, helmet, gloves, and all VicRoads assessment fees.
- Must be taken at least 1 month after your Check Ride (CR).
- Spread the cost with Afterpay™.
Already have your Learner Permit? See our full overseas conversion guide — you may be able to skip the MPA depending on your licence history.
Locations: Ballarat, Braeside, Dandenong, Geelong, Horsham, Shepparton, Wangaratta, Werribee
Cost: From $279
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VIC FAQ’s
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