Description
This course has been designed with you in mind. We provide you with the skills and experience necessary to operate a Heavy Combination truck safely within your State or Territory as well as 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 Drive Heavy Combination course you will be issued with a Statement of Attainment.
Course Content
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/bus
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
Pre-Requisites
- All students must have held an unrestricted “C” Class license for at least two years and have your State / Territory Regulator approval.
Required Knowledge
The required knowledge for this unit is:
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 which 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, which promote the effective long-term management of fatigue.
Required Skills
The required skills for this unit are:
Communicate effectively with others when driving a commercial heavy rigid vehicle, Carry out pre-operational for the vehicle in the course of work activities.
Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to the driving of a commercial heavy combination vehicle.
Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work,
Complete documentation related to the driving of a commercial heavy combination vehicle,
Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol,
Work collaboratively with others when driving a commercial heavy combination vehicle,
Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others
Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems, faults or malfunctions in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures.
Implement contingency plans for unexpected events when driving a commercial heavy combination vehicle,
Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist when driving a commercial heavy combination vehicle.
Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule,
Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments
Apply fatigue management knowledge and techniques,
Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment.
Operate and adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures,
Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards,
Monitor and anticipate traffic hazards and take appropriate action, and
Carry out pre-operational of the vehicle in the course of work activities.
Dates, Duration & Fees
- Courses are scheduled with you in mind
- Your course theory material must be completed prior to you attending the practical driving. Main Course Duration: 2 to 3 Days.
- Course cost: $1,400.00
