Course Options

The Certificate III in Driving Operations provides you with a number of options. The program is designed to help learners either get a job in the transport and logistics sector or get a better job in the sector. The course has three defined ‘Job Ready’ points where a student can exit the program prematurely if they obtain satisfactory employment. These Job Ready points are at the end of each block and they are characterised by the student achieving a particular milestone.

At the end of Block One the student should, ordinarily, have obtained a Heavy Vehicle licence. Truck drivers are highly sought after in industry today. A Heavy Vehicle licence will open up an enormous number of jobs that would be out of the reach of a person without a truck licence.

At the conclusion of Block Two the student is assessed for a Forklift licence. This now gives the individual both a Heavy Vehicle licence and a Forklift licence. This now broadens the students scope and increases their desirability as a future employee.

After successfully completing Block Three (i.e. at the end of the course) the course graduate should hold a Heavy Vehicle licence, a Forklift licence AND a Certificate III in Driving Operations. A formidable combination!

The Job Ready points aren’t the only course options available. While we recommend students obtain the highest classification of Heavy Vehicle licence they are qualified to hold, you could elect to be tested for a licence in any of the following vehicles:

1. Light rigid *
2. Medium rigid *
3. Heavy rigid *
4. Heavy combination *
5. Multi combination *

* Subject to eligibility

It is also possible to choose either a Forklift licence or an Order Picker licence, depending on your needs and eligibility.

Course Duration

Course duration for each applicant will be determined by their decisions in relation to the Job Ready points.

Usually Block One will run for 8 weeks, while Blocks Two and Three are largely self-paced but generally run for approximately 22 weeks each – although this will depend on the individual. It is expected that the full Certificate III qualification will be achieved in approximately one year.

Entry Requirements

Students need to demonstrate that they are proficient in the use of conversational English and will be required to undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment prior to being admitted to the course.

For licensing assessments, VicroadsVicRoads plans, develops and manages the arterial road network and delivers road safety initiatives and customer focused registration and licensing... More allow the use of interpreters. However, WorkSafe require all training and assessments to be undertaken in English. Students who are unable to meet the language requirements of WorkSafe may need to select different Units of Competency to replace the ForkLift related units.

Prior to completing the Heavy Rigid training course, it is a requirement that the applicant provide TIDE Training with a Unique Student Identifier (USI). The USI is a personal identifier that is used to trace all training for an individual. Further information about the USI can be found on the “Students” section of the USI Website..

Once we can verify the applicant’s USI, all future training that is completed with us will be added to the applicant’s USI transcript. If a valid USI is not presented prior to the completion of the applicants training, the training records will not be added to the applicants USI transcript. Where an applicant believes they do not require a USI as per the USI exemption rules, the relevant evidence for the exemption must be presented at the time of enrolment.

Students must wear enclosed footwear during their course (thongs or sandals will not be acceptable)

Eligibility

To be eligible to enrol you must meet all the following requirements:

• Complete enrolment paperwork in full
• A Unique Student Identifier (USI)
• Communication skills at a level to effectively communicate with others
• Paid all appropriate fees
• Undertake a site induction and have the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Meet VicRoads’ eligibility requirements for the relevant class of Heavy Vehicle. Those eligibility criteria can be viewed here. You will also need to hold a current Australian Drivers’ Licence which isn’t currently suspended, disqualified cancelled or subject to a Fines Victoria Sanction
• Meets VicRoadsVicRoads plans, develops and manages the arterial road network and delivers road safety initiatives and customer focused registration and licensing... More medical, eyesight and physical requirements
• Has satisfied evidence of identity requirements

Delivery Modes

The TLI31216 Certificate III in Driving Operations course is conducted by various means. Some of the training will be done utilising:

• Classroom based training,
• Online training using eLearning,
• Self-paced learning activities, and
• Practical activities.

TLI31216 Certificate III in Driving Operations does not attract Federal or State government funding and is eligible only as a “Fee for Service” program. Enrollment in this program may impact eligibility for future funding.

Career Options

The purpose of this program is to prepare students to pursue a career within the Transport and Logistics industry and students wishing to attain an Australian nationally recognised qualification in driving operations. The program provides learners with the necessary skills and knowledge to undertake skilled operations in roles such as agitator driver, bus driver, line haul driver, local heavy vehicle general freight driver, pilot vehicle driver and tip truck driver.

Training Location

What rights does the applicant have when attending a Driving Operations course?

Each applicant has the right to learn in a comfortable and non-threatening environment. Each course will provide a trainer that is skilled and proficient in the training being undertaken. If the course does not meet these expectations, the applicant has the right to make a complaint by using the TIDE Training complaints process.

The applicant also has the right to access their training records at any time. These records can be view by arranging an appointment with the respective site management. These records cannot leave the respective site. The applicant does not have the right to request copies of any recordings of their assessments (as these are the property of VicRoadsVicRoads plans, develops and manages the arterial road network and delivers road safety initiatives and customer focused registration and licensing... More) or recordings of training that involves any other non-TIDE employed individual.

The RTO has an obligation to provide the applicant with training and assessment that is of a high quality and that complies with the Standards for RTOs 2015. If the RTO is unable to provide the training, the training will be rescheduled or a pro-rata refund will be arranged in accordance with our “Fee and Refund Policy”. The RTO also has an obligation to provide the applicant with certification documentation that complies with the standards within 30 days of completion of the training, providing all fees have been paid. In the event your certification documentation is lost or destroyed, you can request a duplicate be issued (refer to our Course Fees page) or you can get access to the records of certification via the USI Portal.

All records and information for each applicant will be stored in a secure manner (both physically and electronically) as defined by the national privacy requirements and TIDE privacy policy.

What obligations does the applicant have when attending a Driving Operations course?

Each applicant has the obligation to make sure:

• All information provided meets with the national training reporting guidelines including providing a Unique Student Identifier (USI).
• As per our Fee and Refund Policy, payment of a 50% deposit (full payment is preferred) for each session must be made at the time of the booking or before any learning material can be sent out. Session training dates are not confirmed until a deposit or full payment is made. Non payment may cause your training session to be cancelled without further notice.
• All rules and policies relating to the training are understood and adhered to during their training courses.
• All individuals within the training environment are respected.
• All personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn while undertaking the training course.
• For the protection and comfort of others in the training environment, we recommend the use of the English language where possible. It is permissible to use another language to help explain an important item or where the course is designed to run in a language other than English, however, we require English to be used where possible.

English Language

Unless a foreign language interpreter has been engaged to translate during the training course, all training and assessments will be conducted in the English language.

Pursuant to WorkSafe requirements all training and assessments for ForkLift, Order Picker and Elevating Work Platform licences must be conducted in English. Interpreters cannot be used.

If requested, VicRoadsVicRoads plans, develops and manages the arterial road network and delivers road safety initiatives and customer focused registration and licensing... More will provide a foreign language interpreter (at their expense) for both theory and practical (driving) assessments. VicRoadsVicRoads plans, develops and manages the arterial road network and delivers road safety initiatives and customer focused registration and licensing... More will not provide interpreters for training sessions. Under certain circumstances, students may be able to provide an interpreter (at their own expense) to assist during training. Please discuss this with a TIDE Training site as circumstances may vary.