This is a qualification for those engaged in driving operation job roles within the transport and logistics industry.
It involves a defined range of skilled operations, usually within a range of broader related activities involving known routines, methods and procedures, with some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures and within known time constraints.
Successful achievement of the licensing units within the qualification must align with licensing and regulatory requirements applicable to driving and state or territory regulatory requirements. Successful completion will require achieving competency in units that relate to work defined as aligned at Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) Level 3.
Job roles and titles vary across different sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
This certificate does not have any entry requirements, however, Courtesy Driving School will ask you to complete a Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment to ensure you have the required level LLN to complete the certificate.
For applicants who wish to access WorkReady funding, you will be required to complete the Upfront Assessment of Needs (UAN) prior to being accepted into the course.
Courtesy can help you access support post LLN testing if required.
This course has been developed with the student having an existing heavy vehicle licence. If a licensing unit is required the cost of the certificate will increase. Please speak to the administration staff at Courtesy Driving School regarding your requirements.
If you are eligible for WorkReady funding you will be required to pay a co contribution fee.
Unit Code | Unit title | Unit Code | Unit title |
Core units | General electives | ||
TLIB0002 | Carry out vehicle inspection | TLID0015 | Load and unload goods/cargo |
TLIC1051 | Operate commercial vehicle | TLIE0002 | Process workplace documentation |
TLIF2010 | Apply fatigue management strategies | TLIE0009 | Carry out basic workplace calculations |
TLIF0025 | Follow work health and safety procedures | Driving units (pick ONE only) | |
TLID0020 | Shift materials safely using manual handling methods | TLIC3003 TLIC3004 TLIC3005 TLIC4006 | Drive medium rigid vehicle Drive heavy rigid vehicle Drive heavy combination vehicle Drive multi-combination vehicle |
Driver Awareness elective unit | TLIE3028 | Complete a work diary in the road transport industry | |
TLIC3037 | Apply safe heavy vehicle driving behaviours | TLIF0009 | Ensure the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility) |
TLIF2006 | Apply accident-emergency procedures | ||
TLIF3091 | Apply awareness of dangerous goods and hazardous materials requirements | ||
TLIH0006 | Plan and navigate routes |
Off Job delivery:
The course is delivered using a flexible delivery approach and incorporates the following delivery modes:
Courses are structured on a flexible basis to meet the needs of students.
On job delivery:
On job delivery consists of theory components delivered in a classroom environment with practical practice and assessment taking place in the operational workplace.
The expected duration of Certificate III in Driving Operations will be between six (6) to 12 months.