TLI31222 Certificate III in Driving Operations

National ID: TLI31222 State ID: BHV7

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This qualification will give students the skills and knowledge to work safely in the road transport industry. This qualification has been designed to promote new entrants and support upskilling of existing workers in the heavy haulage truck driving industry. It has been developed in consultation with the Western Roads Federation (WRF), Fenix Newhaul and Central Regional TAFE (CR TAFE).

You will learn how to:

Shift materials safely using manual handling methods,
Carry out vehicle inspection,
Apply fatigue management strategies,
Operate commercial vehicles,
Carry out inspections of trailers,
Load and unload goods / cargo
And so much more!

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

Important information

Certification

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

Licensing, Legislation and Regulation Requirements

Students participating in this qualification who are seeking a licence in either a HR, HC and or MC truck licence must complete this through the Department of Transport (DoT) or a registered agency of DoT.

Individuals are required to pass the DoT eyesight test and medical tests.

DoT has the following additional requirements for each class of licence listed below.

Heavy Rigid (HR) Class licence

Individuals seeking a Heavy Rigid (HR) licence including TLIC3004 Drive Heavy Rigid Vehicle must hold:

A car (C) class licence for at least 2 years, or
A Light Rigid (LR) class licence for at least 1 year or
A Medium Rigid (MR) class licence for at least 1 year.

Heavy Combination (HC) Class licence

Individuals seeking to obtain a Heavy Combination (HC) class licence must hold:

A Car (C Class) licence for at least 3 years and
A Medium Rigid (MR) class for at least 1 year or
A Heavy Rigid (HR) class licence for at least 1 year.

Multi Combination (MC) Class licence

Individuals seeking to obtain a Multi Combination (MC) class licence must hold:

A Car (C) class licence for at least 3 years and
A Heavy Rigid (HR) class licence for at least 1 year, or
A Heavy Combination (HC) class licence for at least 1 year.

Job opportunities

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Further Study

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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	2 Years
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 fifteen (15) units of competence (5 core units plus 1 driver awareness elective unit, plus 9 elective units) from those listed below.

Core

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
TLIB0002	Carry out vehicle inspection	$32.40	$9.60	$0.00
TLIC1051	Operate commercial vehicle	$48.60	$14.40	$0.00
TLID0020	Shift materials safely using manual handling methods	$32.40	$9.60	$0.00
TLIF0025	Follow work health and safety procedures	$32.40	$9.60	$0.00
TLIF2010	Apply fatigue management strategies	$48.60	$14.40	$0.00

Elective

Unit Selection - Driver Awareness

One (1) unit is to be selected from the list below

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
TLIC0033	Apply low risk heavy vehicle driving behaviours	$89.10	$26.40	$0.00

Unit Selection - General

Eight (8) units must be selected from the list below. A total of ten (10) elective units must be selected to achieve the qualification.

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
TLIA1001	Secure cargo	$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
TLID0015	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
TLIF0022	Conduct housekeeping activities	$32.40	$9.60	$0.00
TLIF2006	Apply accident-emergency procedures	$32.40	$9.60	$0.00
TLILIC0003	Licence to operate a forklift truck	$64.80	$19.20	$0.00

Option

Credit Transfer - Driving Unit (Optional)

If students have completed one or more of the below the unit may be used in place of an elective unit in the unit list (except unit TLIC0033) as long as the packaging rules are met.;;As a Credit Transfer no fees or charges are applicable.

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 - Driving Unit (Optional)

One (1) licencing unit may be selected 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

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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