Duration

Course runs over 3 days

Day 1 consists of theory training and Secure Cargo assessment

Day 2 consists of on & off-road practical training/assessment

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 2 years.
• Provide primary and secondary proof of identification prior to course
• Eyesight test conducted by Aust-Link.
• Must notify staff of any medical conditions/medication taken.
• Purchase and be familiar with the Vic
• Roads Bus and Truck Driver handbook.
• Be able to drive a car fitted with a manual transmission.

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
• VicRoads Heavy Rigid 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 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