How would you like to get your career as a heavy vehicle driver in the road transport industry trucking along? Or maybe you'd like to build on the skills you already have, to open up more job opportunities?
Your training will include not only the theoretical knowledge required to work as a heavy vehicle driver in WA, but also practical driving instruction training for operation of a heavy rigid (HR), heavy combination (HC), or multi-combination (MC) vehicle to get you job ready. The driving instruction training component will be conducted in a range of conditions and locations, with coaching from qualified and experienced drivers. On successful completion, you'll obtain a licence for the HR, HC or MC class vehicle and can also apply for a forklift (LF) licence.
This course remains FEE FREE in 2024! No course fees apply!
This skill set contains the following nationally recognised unit/s of competency. Please note: This list is the core units only — other units are included in the course, by selection as relevant to the vehicle class licence you wish to acquire.
| Unit code | Unit title |
|---|---|
| HLTINFCOV001 | Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures |
| TLIF1001 | Follow work health and safety procedures |
| TLIF1002 | Conduct housekeeping activities |
| TLIE0002 | Process workplace documentation |
| TLIE1005 | Carry out basic workplace calculations |
| TLIG1001 | Work effectively with others |
| TLIH2001 | Interpret road maps and navigate pre-determined route |
| TLIF2010 | Apply fatigue management strategies |
| TLIB0002 | Carry out vehicle inspection |
| TLIF2006 | Apply accident-emergency procedures |
| TLIA1001 | Secure cargo |
| TLID2004 | Load and unload goods/cargo |
| TLIF0009 | Ensure the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility) |
| TLIB0003 | Use and maintain minor mechanical equipment |
| TLILIC0003 | Licence to operate a forklift truck |
| TLIB2008 | Carry out inspection of trailers |
| TLIF2012 | Apply safe procedures when handling/transporting dangerous goods or explosives |
In vocational education and training (VET), a skill set is a short course that's developed by choosing individual units of competency from a full qualification (or qualifications) that target a specific set of skills and knowledge, to meet the needs of industry or a particular job role.
The units of competency in a skill set are nationally accredited and recognised.
This means that when you successfully complete a skill set, you will receive a Statement of Attainment as an official record. This verifies that you have completed those units, so that you can receive credit for them should you continue on to further study.
Skill sets are also used to upskill workers for specific skills and knowledge required for their job; or in situations where a full qualification is not required.
The units in this skill set may lead to the qualifications listed below, and others that allow selection of these units.
- Certificate III in Driving Operations (traineeship)
- Certificate III in Harvesting and Haulage
- Certificate II in Warehousing Operations
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Join the transport industry and keep WA moving.
This skill set has been designed to promote new entrants and support upskilling of existing workers in the heavy haulage truck driving industry.
In this training program you will learn how to:
- Follow work health and safety procedures
- Carry out inspection of vehicles
- Secure, load and unload cargo of goods
- Apply work fatigue management strategies
- Obtain a forklift licence (subject to meeting Worksafe requirements)
- Obtain a truck licence (subject to meeting Department of Transport requirements)
- Ensure the safety of the transport industry (chain of responsibility).
The driving instruction training component of the program is conducted in a range of conditions and locations, with coaching from qualified and experienced drivers.
Subject to meeting the Department of Transport (DoT) licensing requirements, participants may apply for either a Heavy Rigid, Heavy Combination or Multi Combination Class Vehicle drivers licence. Participants will also need to meet DoT's eligibility requirements.(opens in a new tab)
Entry requirements Participants must complete all 8 units of competency including the (1) relevant class licence unit. The participant must meet the required licence authorisation for their selected vehicle class licence as set out below:
Please Note: L Plate and P Plate Licence holders are ineligible for the Heavy Vehicle Driving Skill Set.
- Heavy Rigid (HR) Class Licence HR Licence Unit: TLIC3004 Drive Heavy Rigid Vehicle Participants must hold: - A Car (C) Class Licence for at least two years, or - A Light Rigid (LR) Class Licence for at least one year, or - A Medium Rigid (MR) Class Licence for at least one year.
Please note:
- Students will be required to pay for the Department of Transport and Worksafe fees.
The Heavy Vehicle Driving Operations skill set provides participants real, hands-on experience.
In this training program you will learn how to:
- follow work health and safety procedures;
- carry out inspection of trucks and trailers;
- secure, load and unload cargo of goods;
- apply work fatigue management strategies;
- understanding chain of responsibility.
The driving instruction training component of the program is conducted in a range of conditions and locations, with coaching from qualified and experienced drivers.
Students will be able to obtain a Forklift License on the successful completion of this course
Industry licensing information: this course may allow students with the correct qualifications to apply for the National High Risk Licence class LF. Students must apply and pay for this licence separately with WorkSafe.
Subject to meeting the Department of Transport (DoT) licensing requirements, participants may apply for either a Heavy Rigid, Heavy Combination or Multi Combination Class Vehicle drivers licence. Participants will also need to meet DoT's eligibility requirements.(opens in a new tab)
Please note: Students will be required to pay for the Department of Transport and WorkSafe fees.
The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.