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RTO 3569

Mildura(03) 5023 8581

reception@aust-link.com.au

Bendigo(03) 5442 7011

bendigo@aust-link.com.au

Courses

Heavy Rigid Licence - 3 Day

Course Outline

This accredited VicRoads course is designed for drivers seeking to upgrade their licence to obtain a Heavy Rigid Vehicle Licence. A Heavy Rigid vehicle is described as a vehicle with 3 or more axles, including truck or bus, greater than 8 tonnes GVM.

*** Course duration and costs do not at any time guarantee that the "On-road" Licence assessment will occur. Students MUST firstly meet all competency requirements, if not, training will continue for the duration of the course and the assessment will be scheduled at an alternate time and additional costs will apply. ***

Duration

3 Days

Cost

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Location

Mildura & Bendigo

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Duration

This program is conducted over 3 days. (8.00am – 4.30pm)

Day 1: Classroom theory & VicRoads Knowledge Test.
Day 2: Practical training on road and off road reversing.
Day 3: Continued practical training, followed by the commencement of the VicRoads licence assessment.

Trainer / Student Ratio

1:1 (maximum)

TLIC2049 Operate Heavy Vehicle on Unsealed Roads
TLIB0002 Carry Out Vehicle Inspection
TLIC2002 Drive Light Rigid Vehicle
TLIC3003 Drive Medium Rigid Vehicle
TLIC3004 Drive Heavy Rigid Vehicle
TLILIC2016 Licence to Drive Heavy Rigid Vehicle
TLIC1051 Operate Commercial Vehicle
Part of
TLI31222 Certificate III in Driving Operations
  1. The applicant has held an Australian driver licence to drive a car for a period of at least 24 months without suspension or cancellation.
  2. Provide two forms of identity for enrolment paperwork
    (Drivers licence, Medicare, Passport etc.)
  3. Must notify staff of any medical conditions/medication taken and receive Medical approval from VicRoads.
    NOTE: VicRoads require all students to declare if they have any Medical Conditions and/or taking any prescribed medications. A medical report will be required to be submitted to VicRoads Medical for approval prior to the program commencement. Please talk to the friendly Aust-Link staff about VicRoads Medical declarations and requirements.
  4. Pass Eyesight test conducted by Aust-Link.
  5. Wear appropriate clothing and footwear.
  6. Be proficient in English
  • Identify any areas where participants may need
    additional support
  • Minimum written and /or oral English level
  1. Purchase and be familiar with the VicRoads Bus and Truck Driver handbook.
  2. Be able to drive a car fitted with a manual transmission as Aust-Links Heavy Rigid Vehicles are either Synchromesh Transmission or Non Synchromesh Transmission.
    Mildura Office - Both Synchromesh Transmission or
    Non Synchromesh Transmission vehicles available.
    Bendigo Office - Synchro Transmission vehicle ONLY.
  • 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.

Mildura
  • Walnut Ave, Mildura, 3500
  • (03)5023 8581
  • reception@aust-link.com.au
Bendigo
  • 52-58 Hattam St Golden Square, 3555
  • (03) 5442 7011
  • bendigo@aust-link.edu.vic.au
Nationally Recognised Training

Aust-Link PTY LTD (RTO 3569)

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