TLI31222

Certificate III in Driving Operations

Gain practical skills for an exciting career on the road as a tip truck driver, bus driver, or local heavy general freight driver with this entry-level course.

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STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane Darling Downs and South West

WAYS TO STUDY On campus Apprenticeships and traineeships

NEXT INTAKE Starts anytime Duration: up to 2 years View all intakes

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

Concession

$3,135

Subsidised

$3,495

Full Fee

$5,260

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Course overview

Gain practical skills for driving operation roles in the transport and logistics industry with this entry-level course. Learn how to transport your passengers or cargo safely between destinations and set yourself on the road to a career as a tip truck driver, bus driver, or local heavy general freight driver.

According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, job prospects for truck, bus and coach drivers are strong. There are likely to be around 15,000 job openings for bus and coach drivers and over 127,000 positions available for truck drivers over the next five years.

This course will give you on-the-job training, including how to drive heavy vehicles, safely shift materials, manage fatigue, and communicate between vehicles.

Learn the skills and knowledge you need to seek employment in a range of entry-level positions in the transport and logistics industry which will enhance your job security in the industry into the future.

What can I do?

Bus Driver
Line Haul Driver
Local Heavy General Freight Driver
Pickup and Delivery Driver

Course outcome:

TLI31222 Certificate III in Driving Operations

Links with industry

There is a strong push to automation for the transport and logistics industry. Our teachers understand the increasingly technological nature of logistics services and have worked closely with industry to incorporate these trends into this practical course.

Hands-on training

This course features practical and industry-relevant training. Practice your skills in a real work environment with on-the-job training to ensure you are ready and able to start working as a qualified professional.

What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 10 elective units from the list below.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
TLIB0002

Carry out vehicle inspection

UNIT CODE :
TLIB0002

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to carry out inspection of a commercial vehicle, including hauling units and any attached trailer, in accordance with relevant workplace procedures.
UNIT NAME
Carry out vehicle inspection

UNIT CODE
TLIC1051

Operate commercial vehicle

UNIT CODE :
TLIC1051

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to maintain the safety of and to operate, a commercial vehicle across a variety of job roles.
UNIT NAME
Operate commercial vehicle

UNIT CODE
TLID0020

Shift materials safely using manual handling methods

UNIT CODE :
TLID0020

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to shift materials safely using manual handling methods.
UNIT NAME
Shift materials safely using manual handling methods

UNIT CODE
TLIF0025

Follow work health and safety procedures

UNIT CODE :
TLIF0025

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to follow work health and safety (WHS)/occupational, health and safety (OHS) procedures.
UNIT NAME
Follow work health and safety procedures

UNIT CODE
TLIF2010

Apply fatigue management strategies

UNIT CODE :
TLIF2010

Unit description :

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply fatigue management strategies within the transport and logistics industry. Work is undertaken in compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, codes and guidelines.
UNIT NAME
Apply fatigue management strategies

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
TLIC3011

Transport passengers with disabilities

UNIT CODE :
TLIC3011

Unit description :

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate vehicles used for the transport of people who have a disability, in accordance with relevant state/territory road and traffic authority licence requirements and regulations.
UNIT NAME
Transport passengers with disabilities

UNIT CODE
TLIC3042

Operate coach/bus

UNIT CODE :
TLIC3042

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate a passenger coach/bus across a variety of contexts.
UNIT NAME
Operate coach/bus

UNIT CODE
TLIE2007

Use communications systems

UNIT CODE :
TLIE2007

Unit description :

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to use communications systems in accordance with relevant regulations and workplace procedures.
UNIT NAME
Use communications systems

UNIT CODE
TLIF0009

Ensure the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility)

UNIT CODE :
TLIF0009

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to ensure the safety of transport activities.
UNIT NAME
Ensure the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility)

UNIT CODE
TLIF0026

Manage in-vehicle technology distractions

UNIT CODE :
TLIF0026

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manage in-vehicle technology distractions.
UNIT NAME
Manage in-vehicle technology distractions

UNIT CODE
TLIG2007

Work in a socially diverse environment

UNIT CODE :
TLIG2007

Unit description :

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply cultural awareness, communication principles and problem-solving techniques to facilitate working in a socially diverse environment. This is done in accordance with workplace procedures, relevant anti-discrimination and equal employment opportunity regulations.
UNIT NAME
Work in a socially diverse environment

UNIT CODE
TLIL0004

Apply conflict and grievance resolution strategies

UNIT CODE :
TLIL0004

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply conflict and grievance resolution strategies.
UNIT NAME
Apply conflict and grievance resolution strategies

UNIT CODE
TLIO1002

Follow security procedures when working with passengers and personnel

UNIT CODE :
TLIO1002

Unit description :

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to follow security procedures when working with passengers and personnel within the transport and logistics industry.
UNIT NAME
Follow security procedures when working with passengers and personnel

UNIT CODE
TLIU3014

Operate vehicle in an environmentally sustainable manner

UNIT CODE :
TLIU3014

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to effectively operate a vehicle in an environmentally sustainable manner.
UNIT NAME
Operate vehicle in an environmentally sustainable manner

UNIT CODE
TLIC3037

Apply safe heavy vehicle driving behaviours

UNIT CODE :
TLIC3037

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required for higher-order operating of heavy vehicles. This unit applies to heavy vehicle drivers required to apply safe operating driving behaviours.
UNIT NAME
Apply safe heavy vehicle driving behaviours

Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.

Ways to study

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On campus with some online

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CAMPUS	STUDY MODE	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Ipswich	On campus with some online	Anytime	up to 2 years	Workplace - Part time	Concession: $3,135 Subsidised: $3,495 Full fee: $5,260 More Apply
Ipswich On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. Anytime The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. up to 2 years The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Workplace - Part time The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $3,135 Subsidised: $3,495 Full fee: $5,260 Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

CAMPUS	STUDY MODE	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Toowoomba	On campus with some online	Anytime	up to 2 years	Workplace - Part time	Concession: $3,135 Subsidised: $3,495 Full fee: $5,260 More Apply
Toowoomba On campus with some online Online Time How much of the course will be delivered online. 20% On Campus Time 80% START DATE The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. Anytime The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. DURATION The total length of time it takes to complete the course. up to 2 years The total length of time it takes to complete the course. Workload The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. Workplace - Part time The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week. WHAT YOU'LL PAY Concession: $3,135 Subsidised: $3,495 Full fee: $5,260 Class format Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. Teacher-led, Scheduled Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time. VIRTUAL CLASS Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). No Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom). ASSESSMENT The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. Online, On-Campus The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement. TEACHER COMMS The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course. Less Ask a question Apply

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CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP / TRAINEESHIPS	DELIVERY MODE
Ipswich	Traineeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	Online

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP / TRAINEESHIPS	DELIVERY MODE
Toowoomba	Traineeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	Online

Studying on campus is a great way to enjoy the benefits of face-to-face education in a way that is far removed from a typical school. No matter which campus you choose, you know that you will be learning in an adult environment where you will be respected and nurtured. Attend a campus to learn face-to-face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces; such as a classroom, workshop, laboratory or simulated environments, or interact with teachers using real-time video or web conference tools. Learn more

Courses delivered on campus may have a combination of online and classroom based learning. Students are expected to undertake additional personal study to complete the course requirements.

At TAFE Queensland, we understand that employers need options and flexibility in employee training. We are committed to delivering the flexible training plans you need to get the job done. Choose from workplace training, block training, drop in days, mobile training, day release, or a mix of all these options. Learn more

You must already be employed to enrol as an apprentice or trainee with TAFE Queensland. Speak to your employer about choosing TAFE Queensland as your Supervising Registered Training Organisation (SRTO).

Costs:

Eligible apprentices and trainees that meet the Queensland state funding requirements will be charged a set fee per nominal hour. These fees are calculated at a regulated rate of $1.60 per nominal hour. Concession rates apply for students who hold a current Health Care Card or who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Non-funded apprentices and trainees will be charged a fee for service cost. These will be confirmed prior to the commencement of training.
Information regarding costs will be outlined on the agreed training plan, which will be provided to the employer and apprentice or trainee at time of induction.

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Certificate III in Driving Operations (TLI31222)

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Certificate III in Driving Operations

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How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help.

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Important Information

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Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Selection criteria

While there are no formal entry requirements for this qualification, to enrol you will need to be currently employed within the field of transportation and hold the appropriate truck licence.

Resources required

You are responsible for meeting the minimum occupational health and safety requirements in practical classes.
This includes the use of:

safety glasses
protective footwear with safety toe cap and non-slip soles to AS2210
leather gloves to AS2161
hair protection
You should also wear high vis industry-standard clothing including long sleeved shirts and pants.

If you fail to meet these minimum standards of dress, you will not be permitted entry into practical classes.

It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.

You will be provided with a recommended reading list and/or required textbooks during orientation or at the start of each unit. The purchase of these resources may incur additional costs, or you may be able to borrow them from the TAFE Queensland library network.

Assessment Methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

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How to Apply

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Course Disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfers

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Certificate III in Driving Operations

Course overview

What can I do?

Course outcome:

Links with industry

Hands-on training

Core units

Elective Units

Ipswich

Toowoomba

Download Brochure

Ask a question

Certificate III in Driving Operations

Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

Payment plan

Upfront payment

Important Information

Read this before applying

Entry requirements

Selection criteria

Resources required

Assessment Methods

Pathways

University pathways

How to Apply

Direct application

Course Disclaimer

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Related Courses

Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations

Careers

Diploma of Logistics

Careers