Wodonga TAFE
1.5 Days
This intensive 1.5-day course prepares you to obtain your Heavy Rigid driver's licence, enabling you to legally operate heavy vehicles of 8 tonnes GVM and above. Combining practical driving experience with theoretical knowledge and VicRoads assessments, it's ideal for those seeking careers in transport and logistics.
You must have held an Australian car driver licence for at least 24 months and be able to drive a manual transmission vehicle. You'll need to provide primary proof of identification and meet VicRoads' eligibility, medical, and eyesight requirements. NSW licence holders must complete the RMS Knowledge Test before commencing. It's recommended that you purchase and read the VicRoads 'Bus and Truck Drivers' handbook prior to the course.
The course covers comprehensive heavy vehicle operation skills including road law and safety regulations, pre-drive and cabin checks, proper starting and stopping sequences, turning and handling techniques, reversing and manoeuvring procedures, vehicle positioning, understanding gears and their uses, systematic vehicle control methods, city and highway driving strategies, load security procedures, navigation skills, and work diary maintenance. Practical training includes both off-road and on-road driving assessments conducted by VicRoads.
Wodonga TAFE is a registered training organisation (RTO 3097) with extensive experience in vocational education and training. The course is certified by VicRoads, ensuring that training meets all regulatory standards and requirements for obtaining a Heavy Rigid licence. With multiple campus locations and flexible intake dates, Wodonga TAFE provides accessible, quality training with experienced instructors dedicated to student success.
Upon successful completion, you'll be qualified to work as a truck driver, bus driver, coach driver, or transport operator. Career opportunities extend to transport coordination roles and logistics management positions. The Heavy Rigid licence opens doors to employment in the transport and logistics industry, with potential for career progression into supervisory and management roles within transport companies and logistics operations.
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