Heavy Multi Combination Vehicle TLILIC3018

Obtain Your Multi Combination Licence in Darwin

Description

This course has been designed with you in mind. We provide you with the skills and experience necessary to operate an MC truck safely within your state or territory and in the Transport and Logistics Industry. Our course consists of the required theory and practical components for driving on our roads; we ensure the best possible training and experience. When you have successfully completed the MC course, you will be issued a Statement of Attainment.

COURSE CONTENT / UNITS OF COMPETENCY
Complete pre-operational inspection and documentation
Prepare the vehicle for the daily task
Safety Checks / Cabin Drill
Prepare and complete pre-departure documentation
Steering, Manoeuvring, Positioning and Stopping
State/Territory Traffic Act and Regulations
Duty of care, truck
Engine power management
Braking and Emergency Braking
Reversing, maintaining visibility
Parking, Shut Down and securing the vehicle
Securing and maintaining Loads
Driver Attitudes and Behaviours
Fatigue Management
Procedures for driving in an emergency
Prime mover and trailer aligned and coupled
Coupled vehicle is checked and tested for security and fully operational
Relevant work health and safety (WHS)
Route Navigation, and Defensive Driving, including driving hazards

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

THE REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE FOR THIS UNIT IS AS FOLLOWS:

Relevant road rules, regulations, permit and licence requirements of the relevant state/territory road traffic authority,
Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations,
Light rigid vehicle controls, instruments and indicators and their use
Light rigid vehicle handling procedures,
Driving hazards and related defensive driving techniques,
Procedures to be followed in the event of a driving emergency,
Engine power management and safe driving strategies,
Efficient driving techniques,
Pre-operational checks carried out on vehicle and related action,
Differences between transmission types,
Map reading and road navigation techniques, including the use of a GPS device where applicable,
Factors that may cause traffic delays and diversions and related action that can be taken by a driver,
Workplace driving and operational instructions,
Principles of stress management when driving a vehicle,
Causes and effects of fatigue on drivers,
Factors that increase fatigue-related accidents,
Fatigue management strategies, including on-road techniques, and
Lifestyles that promote the effective long-term management of fatigue.

REQUIRED SKILLS

THE REQUIRED SKILLS FOR THIS UNIT ARE:

Relevant road rules, regulations, permit and licence requirements of the relevant state/territory road traffic authority,
Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations,
Heavy Combination vehicle controls, instruments and indicators and their use
Heavy Combination vehicle handling procedures,
Driving hazards and related defensive driving techniques,
Procedures to be followed in the event of a driving emergency,
Engine power management and safe driving strategies,
Efficient driving techniques,
Pre-operational checks carried out on vehicle and related action,
Differences between transmission types,
Map reading and road navigation techniques, including the use of a GPS device where applicable,
Factors that may cause traffic delays and diversions and related action that can be taken by a driver,
Workplace driving and operational instructions,
Principles of stress management when driving a vehicle,
Causes and effects of fatigue on drivers,
Factors, which increase fatigue-related accidents,
Fatigue management strategies, including on-road techniques, and
Lifestyles that promote the effective long-term management of fatigue.