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The Australian heavy vehicle training sector faces a clear workforce challenge: the instructor workforce is ageing, learner demand remains strong, and traditional paper-heavy qualification delivery can be difficult for working drivers to access. This course is designed for RTOs that want to offer a practical and commercially-viable pathway for experienced heavy vehicle operators to transition into professional driver training, coaching, and assessment-related roles.
Combining structured online learning with focused face-to-face practical training and assessment activities conducted by the participating RTO, this course provides a ready-to-implement course framework while preserving the RTO’s control over enrolment, learner suitability, trainer/assessor competence, practical assessment decisions, validation, certification and regulatory accountability.
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Knowing how to correctly handle and store dangerous goods in the workplace is necessary to operate safely in Australia. In this course, participants will learn about:
- Dangerous goods legislation
- Safety data sheets, class labels, and placard requirements
- The laws surrounding fatigue management
- How to plan trips safely and effectively
- Emergency information panels and HAZCHEM codes
- Identifying and responding to hazards
- Storing and transporting dangerous goods
- Manual handling techniques for dangerous goods
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Fatigue is a major risk factor in the road transport industry and can significantly affect a driver’s alertness, decision-making, and overall safety. This course aims to equip frontline staff, particularly truck drivers and bus drivers, with the knowledge and skills to manage fatigue effectively. Participants will learn:
- How to identify symptoms of fatigue
- Ways to manage fatigue risks
- The laws surrounding fatigue management
- How to plan trips safely and effectively
- A driver’s maximum work times and minimum rest times
- How to keep a work diary
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This course is designed to provide learners with the essential skills and knowledge required to work safely in the transport and logistics industry. It focuses on:
- Understanding WHS legislation and duty of care
- Identifying, assessing, and controlling hazards
- Responding to emergencies and documenting incidents
Learners will also develop the ability to follow established safety procedures and work effectively within a team environment under supervision. On completion, participants will be equipped to support safe workplace operations, minimise risks, and ensure compliance with relevant WHS legislation and organisational procedures.
