Heavy Vehicle Driving Operations Skill Set
Train to get your HR, HC or MC license — FEE FREE*!
How would you like to get your career as a heavy vehicle driver in the road transport industry trucking along? Or maybe you'd like to build on the skills you already have, to open up more job opportunities?
This course remains FEE FREE in 2025! The course fees are 100 per cent subsidised by the WA State Government for WA residents.
Some eligibility conditions apply for the free training, and other fees may apply for some courses. Please see the FAQs on our Skills Ready page for further information.
* Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training.
This skill set is related to the Skills Ready program. Other skill sets can be found on our Courses (opens in a new tab) page, using the Refine course results>Study mode filters.
Overview
Campus Albany | Collie | Esperance | Katanning | Narrogin
When All year round | Semester 2, 2025
Study Mode On Campus
The Heavy Vehicle Driving Operations skill set provides participants real, hands-on experience.
In this training program you will learn how to:
- follow work health and safety procedures;
- carry out inspection of trucks and trailers;
- secure, load and unload cargo of goods;
- apply work fatigue management strategies;
- understanding chain of responsibility.
The driving instruction training component of the program is conducted in a range of conditions and locations, with coaching from qualified and experienced drivers.
Students will be able to obtain a Forklift License on the successful completion of this course
Industry licensing information: this course may allow students with the correct qualifications to apply for the National High Risk Licence class LF. Students must apply and pay for this licence separately with WorkSafe.
Subject to meeting the Department of Transport (DoT) licensing requirements, participants may apply for either a Heavy Rigid, Heavy Combination or Multi Combination Class Vehicle drivers licence. Participants will also need to meet DoT's eligibility requirements.(opens in a new tab)
Please note: Students will be required to pay for the Department of Transport and WorkSafe fees.
- You would like to be a Heavy Vehicle Driver in the Road Transport Industry.
- You would like to build on the skills you already have in the road transport industry to open more job opportunities.
Then this is the course for you.
To make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, please consider the essential skills and knowledge below. You must:
- Have a strong interest in heavy vehicle operation.
- Demonstrate an ability to read and interpret instructions/signs/maps.
- Possess ability to write documents legibly.
- Show well-developed communication.
- Show a sound level of fitness to manage physical demands in the workplace, such as safely climbing in and out of trucks, bending and kneeling.
- Show the ability to follow instructions, follow Work, Health and Safety procedures and comply with licencing requirements.
This course provides you with real, hands-on experience to ensure you have the necessary skills and training to work safely in the heavy vehicle road transport industry. You will be given the opportunity to obtain a forklift licence and one relevant heavy vehicle class licence - Heavy Rigid (HR), Heavy Combination (HC) or Multi Combination (MC).
Time Commitment – You will need to allocate appropriate time to complete this course. This includes attending classes on-site and/or online as outlined in the study mode; and undertake independent study outside of class hours, including private study, assessment preparation, research and complete assessment requirements. Practice hours will be required.
Below are some of the important personal skills you will be required to develop and demonstrate during training. These skills are highly valued by industry:
- Respectful Communication - Interact with people from diverse backgrounds, share ideas effectively and build trust.
- Teamwork – Collaborate with others, show them respect, and be open to feedback.
- Problem Solving - There is always a solution. How do you respond to a challenge? If you spot a problem, we encourage you to ask questions, clarify as needed, and respond appropriately within your training.
- Initiative - Stay motivated, take proactive steps, and seek help when necessary.
- Planning - Manage time well. Knowing how to prioritise and completing your tasks efficiently are crucial for your success.
- Self-Management - Reflect on your performance. Reflection is a powerful tool for growth and success as a student at South Regional TAFE. Being a professional in the workplace can mean learning when to accept responsibility for your failures as often as your successes. This is how we learn!
- Learning – Recognise what your strengths already are. Then embrace all the new knowledge and experience from your South Regional TAFE journey to grow as a student. Some of the skills you will learn include:
- Follow work health and safety procedures.
- Carry out inspection of trucks and trailers.
- Secure, load and unload cargo of goods.
- Apply work fatigue management strategies.
- Ensure the safety of the transport industry (understand chain of responsibility).
- Technology - Adapt to new tools, access digital resources, and integrate technology into your learning.
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All year round, 2025
Details
Units
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| TLIA1001 | Secure cargo |
| TLIB0002 | Carry out vehicle inspection |
| TLID0015 | Load and unload goods/cargo |
| TLIF0009 | Ensure the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility) |
| TLIF0025 | Follow work health and safety procedures |
| TLIF2010 | Apply fatigue management strategies |
| TLILIC0003 | Licence to operate a forklift truck |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| TLIC3004 | Drive heavy rigid vehicle |
| TLIC3005 | Drive heavy combination vehicle |
| TLIC4006 | Drive multi-combination vehicle |
Details
Units
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| TLIA1001 | Secure cargo |
| TLIB0002 | Carry out vehicle inspection |
| TLID0015 | Load and unload goods/cargo |
| TLIF0009 | Ensure the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility) |
| TLIF0025 | Follow work health and safety procedures |
| TLIF2010 | Apply fatigue management strategies |
| TLILIC0003 | Licence to operate a forklift truck |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| TLIC3004 | Drive heavy rigid vehicle |
| TLIC3005 | Drive heavy combination vehicle |
| TLIC4006 | Drive multi-combination vehicle |
Details
Units
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| TLIA1001 | Secure cargo |
| TLIB0002 | Carry out vehicle inspection |
| TLID0015 | Load and unload goods/cargo |
| TLIF0009 | Ensure the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility) |
| TLIF0025 | Follow work health and safety procedures |
| TLIF2010 | Apply fatigue management strategies |
| TLILIC0003 | Licence to operate a forklift truck |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| TLIC3004 | Drive heavy rigid vehicle |
| TLIC3005 | Drive heavy combination vehicle |
| TLIC4006 | Drive multi-combination vehicle |
Details
Units
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| TLIA1001 | Secure cargo |
| TLIB0002 | Carry out vehicle inspection |
| TLID0015 | Load and unload goods/cargo |
| TLIF0009 | Ensure the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility) |
| TLIF0025 | Follow work health and safety procedures |
| TLIF2010 | Apply fatigue management strategies |
| TLILIC0003 | Licence to operate a forklift truck |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| TLIC3004 | Drive heavy rigid vehicle |
| TLIC3005 | Drive heavy combination vehicle |
| TLIC4006 | Drive multi-combination vehicle |
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Units
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| TLIA1001 | Secure cargo |
| TLIB0002 | Carry out vehicle inspection |
| TLID0015 | Load and unload goods/cargo |
| TLIF0009 | Ensure the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility) |
| TLIF0025 | Follow work health and safety procedures |
| TLIF2010 | Apply fatigue management strategies |
| TLILIC0003 | Licence to operate a forklift truck |
Elective
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| TLIC3004 | Drive heavy rigid vehicle |
| TLIC3005 | Drive heavy combination vehicle |
| TLIC4006 | Drive multi-combination vehicle |