Duration

Program duration is 3 days

Day 1 consists of theory training and Secure Cargo training & assessment
Day 2 consists of the on & off-road practical training
Day 3 consists of continued practical training followed by the commencement of the VicRoads licence assessment

Trainer / Student Ratio

1:1 (maximum)

Participants must:

• Hold a current Victorian Motor Car Licence.
• Have held their car licence for a minimum of 24 months, including a MR or HR licence for at least 12 months.
• Provide primary and secondary proof of identification prior to course commencement.
• Eyesight test conducted by Aust-Link.
• Purchase and be familiar with the Vic Roads Bus and Truck Driver handbook.
• Must notify staff of any medical conditions/medication taken.

Handbook

• Bus & Trucks Handbook Download

• Road Law
• Off Road Training
• Pre Operational Checks/cabin checks
• Observations
• Starting/stopping sequence
• City/Highway driving
• Turning and handling
• 90 degree turns
• Reversing
• Systems of vehicle control/braking distances
• Lane management/following distances
• Maintaining safe speed/safe group
• HC licence testing

Aust-Link will issue a Statement of Attainment to successful participant on completion of this course.

This training may be delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government subsidised funding for eligible applicants.
Please note: Student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
Course Fees are to be paid in full at the time of booking to secure a position in the course.
Bookings cancellation and refunds, refer to Aust-Link refund policy