Certificate III in Driving Operations

National ID: TLI31216 State ID: AZR3

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Start your career in the transport industry.

This is qualification is for those wanting to undertake driving 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.

You will gain the skills and knowledge to work safely as a heavy haulage truck driver in the road transport industry. Participants will obtain one of the following licenses:

Heavy Rigid
Heavy Combination; or
Multi Combination class vehicle

You may also apply for a forklift (LF) licence.

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.

Entry requirements
Participants must complete all 17 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.
Heavy Combination (HC) Class Licence
HC Licence Unit: TLIC3005 Drive Heavy Combination Vehicle
Participants must hold:
- A Car (C) Class Licence for at least three years, or
- A Medium Rigid (MR) Class Licence for at least one year, or
- A Heavy Rigid (HR) Class Licence for at least one year.
Multi Combination (MC) Class Licence
MC Licence Unit: TLIC4006 Drive Multi Combination Vehicle
Participants must hold:
- A Car (C) Class Licence for at least three years, or
- A Heavy Rigid (HR) Class Licence for at least one year, or
- A Heavy Combination (HC) Class Licence for at least one year.

Please note:
Students will be required to for the Department of Transport and Worksafe fees.

This course is half price for everyone (excl. school students) as part of the Lower Fees, Local Skills initiative. Fees are also capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more here.

^ You’ll pay half price course fees on Lower fees, Local Skills qualifications, however please note other fees may apply such as for resources that are specifically needed for your course.

Entrance requirements

School Leaver	Non-School Leaver	AQF
OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8	C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent	Certificate I or Certificate II

Participants will have the option of gaining either a HR, HC and or MC truck licence, depending on their individual circumstances. The participant must meet the required license authorisation for their selected vehicle class license as set out below.

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.

Heavy Combination (HC) Class Licence

HC Licence Unit: TLIC3005 Drive heavy combination vehicle
Participants must hold:

a Car (C class) licence for at least three years, and
a Medium Rigid (MR class) for at least one year, or
a Heavy Rigid (HR) class licence for at least one year.

Multi Combination (MC) Class Licence

MC Licence Unit: TLIC4006 Drive multi-combination vehicle
Participants must hold:

a Car (C) class licence for at least three years, and
a Heavy Rigid (HR) class licence for at least one year, or
a Heavy Combination (HC) class licence for at least one year.

Important information

Transition Period

TLI31216 Certificate III in Driving Operations has been superseded and is in a transition period, after which it will be replaced by TLI31222 Certificate III in Driving Operations.

Certification

Upon successful completion you will receive a Certificate III in Driving Operations.

Job opportunities

Job opportunities include:

Bus driver
Line haul driver
Local heavy general freight driver
Pilot vehicle driver
Tip truck driver
Agitator driver

For more information about job and career pathways, visit JobOutlook(opens in a new tab) or Jobs and Skills WA

Please note: This list is a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.

Further Study

We offer a range of further study opportunities, view our course list here. (opens in a new tab)

Study options and how to apply

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Available all year round, 2023

Details

A Traineeship is a full-time employment-based training program usual lasting twelve (12) months or more. Learning is predominantly in the workplace and may be supplemented by training at TAFE. You must have a Training Contract to enrol in a Traineeship Course.

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Duration	12 Months
When	Available all year round, 2023
Where	Geraldton
How	Traineeship

FEES

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Units and fees

Fee estimate instructions: Tick the boxes below for the number of units required for this course. A total fee estimate will appear in a table on the right hand side.

Units required: To achieve this qualification you must successfully complete eighteen (18) units of competence (6 core plus 1 licensing unit plus eleven elective units) from those listed below. On-the-job learning must also completed to achieve this qualification under Traineeship arrangements.

Core

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
TLID1001	Shift materials safely using manual handling methods	$32.40	$9.60	$0.00
TLIE1005	Carry out basic workplace calculations	$32.40	$9.60	$0.00
TLIF1001	Follow work health and safety procedures	$32.40	$9.60	$0.00
TLIF2010	Apply fatigue management strategies	$48.60	$14.40	$0.00
TLIH2001	Interpret road maps and navigate pre-determined routes	$32.40	$9.60	$0.00
TLIL1001	Complete workplace orientation/induction procedures	$40.50	$12.00	$0.00

Elective

Licencing Unit Selection

Students must select only one (1) licencing unit from the list below

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
TLIC3004	Drive heavy rigid vehicle	$64.80	$19.20	$0.00
TLIC3005	Drive heavy combination vehicle	$64.80	$19.20	$0.00
TLIC4006	Drive multi-combination vehicle	$64.80	$19.20	$0.00

Unit Selection

All eleven (11) elective units must be selected from the list below.

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
TLIA1001	Secure cargo	$32.40	$9.60	$0.00
TLIB0002	Carry out vehicle inspection	$32.40	$9.60	$0.00
TLIB0003	Use and maintain minor mechanical equipment	$32.40	$9.60	$0.00
TLIB2008	Carry out inspection of trailers	$48.60	$14.40	$0.00
TLID2004	Load and unload goods/cargo	$48.60	$14.40	$0.00
TLIE0002	Process workplace documentation	$32.40	$9.60	$0.00
TLIF0009	Ensure the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility)	$32.40	$9.60	$0.00
TLIF1002	Conduct housekeeping activities	$32.40	$9.60	$0.00
TLIF2006	Apply accident-emergency procedures	$32.40	$9.60	$0.00
TLIG1001	Work effectively with others	$64.80	$19.20	$0.00
TLILIC0003	Licence to operate a forklift truck	$64.80	$19.20	$0.00

Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
Secondary school aged persons (in 2023, students born on or after 1 July 2005 who are at least 15 years old in 2023) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

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