TLILIC2016

Course Code TLILIC2016

This course is a requirement for anyone needing a license to drive heavy ridged vehicles within Australia as specified by Safe Work Australia.  A HR vehicle is a bus or truck (including a prime mover or mobile crane) with over 8 tonne Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) with 3 or more axles.

The course consists of theory & practical training, followed by an assessment day which consists of both written & practical components.

This course involves the skills and knowledge required to obtain a licence to drive a heavy rigid vehicle. It includes systematically and efficiently controlling all vehicle functions, monitoring traffic and road conditions, managing vehicle condition and performance, and effectively managing hazardous situations. A heavy rigid vehicle is defined as:

a rigid vehicle, not being an unladen prime mover, with a minimum of three axles and a minimum 15 tonnes GVM or

a modified three axle prime mover with a certified detachable tray (with capacity to carry 75% of its specified GVM) with a GVM of 15 tonnes and holds dual registration (HC & HR) or

a three axle articulated bus or

a three axle bus above 15 tonnes GVM.

Licensing Examination: To prove your skills, you'll go through a licensing examination overseen by your state/territory's driver licensing authority. This test ensures you're proficient in driving heavy rigid vehicles and following all local licensing requirements.

Licensing Criteria: As with any other driving licence, prospective heavy rigid vehicle drivers must meet a range of other licensing criteria set by their state/territory's driver licensing authority. These may include minimum age requirements and medical fitness assessments.

Appropriate clothing and covered shoes or boots, food and drinks. This course is covered in a face to face learning environment. Applications must have held a Class C licence (not a learner) for at least one year.

There are no preparation requirements for this course.

All enrolments are considered tentative until payment has been received. Full course fee must be paid within 48 hours of enrolment.

Upon successful completion participants will receive a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment for TLILIC2016.

Occupational Titles may include: Heavy Ridge Truck Driver.