Certificate III in Driving Operations

TLI31222

This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.

Overview

Get job-ready for the transport industry. Build driving and safety skills for freight and delivery roles.

This is a qualification for those engaged in driving operation job roles within the transport and logistics industry.

It involves a defined range of skilled operations, usually within a range of broader related activities involving known routines, methods and procedures, with some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures and within known time constraints.

Job roles

Job roles and titles vary across different sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

  • bus driver
  • coach driver
  • concrete agitator driver
  • furniture removal truck driver
  • line haul driver
  • pickup and delivery driver
  • pilot vehicle driver
  • tip truck driver
  • waste vehicle driver.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Successful achievement of the licensing units within the qualification must align with licensing and regulatory requirements applicable to driving and state or territory regulatory requirements.

  • Financial help

    • Government funding is available for this course. Check your eligibility for:

      • Career Start (general)
      • Career Start (apprenticeship)
      • Career Start (traineeship)

      *To be eligible for this funding, you have to do an apprenticeship.

      Check your eligibility

  • Cost

    Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.

    • VET Student Loans are not available
    • You may need to pay for equipment or materials.

    To see how government funding could help to reduce the cost of your course, check your eligibility for funding.

  • On-the-job training

    • Completing this course through a traineeship can help you to learn the skills you need.

    These traineeships are available:

    • Driver
    • Heavy Vehicle Driver

  • Entry requirements

    This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.

  • Duration

    You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.

    • Through traineeship:
      2 years
    • Qualification only:
      1–2 years

  • Delivery options

    You may be able to access this training in these ways:

    • Workplace-based
    • Some classroom learning
    • Part-time available
    • Partially online
    • Practical learning

Course content

This course is made up of units.

All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.

For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.

Unit Unit type
Apply fatigue management strategies Core
Carry out vehicle inspection Core
Follow work health and safety procedures Core
Operate commercial vehicle Core
Shift materials safely using manual handling methods Core
Administer the implementation of fatigue management strategies Elective
Apply a fatigue risk management system Elective
Apply accident-emergency procedures Elective
Apply and monitor workplace security procedures Elective
Apply awareness of dangerous goods and hazardous materials requirements Elective
Apply conflict and grievance resolution strategies Elective
Apply customer service skills Elective
Apply low risk car driving behaviours Elective
Apply low risk heavy vehicle driving behaviours Elective
Apply quality procedures Elective
Apply quality systems Elective
Apply safe procedures when handling/transporting dangerous goods or explosives Elective
Apply safe working practices in the gas supply industry Elective
Arrange alternative passenger transport Elective
Assess and confirm customer transport requirements Elective
Assess the operational capability of gas safety equipment on a delivery vehicle Elective
Calculate mass, area and quantify dimensions Elective
Care for livestock in transit Elective
Carry out basic workplace calculations Elective
Check and assess operational capabilities of equipment Elective
Check and control records and documentation Elective
Clean road tankers Elective
Clean transportation units and facilities for passenger use Elective
Clean up plant, equipment and worksite Elective
Complete a work diary in the road transport industry Elective
Complete induction to the transport industry Elective
Complete receival and despatch documentation Elective
Complete routine administrative tasks Elective
Complete workplace induction procedures Elective
Conduct financial transactions Elective
Conduct housekeeping activities Elective
Conduct weighbridge operations Elective
Connect and disconnect reefer units Elective
Consolidate manifest documentation Elective
Control traffic as a pilot vehicle operator Elective
Coordinate breakdowns and emergencies Elective
Coordinate furniture removal Elective
Deliver concrete to site Elective
Develop and maintain a safe workplace Elective
Drive a heavy vehicle through hazardous alpine areas Elective
Drive heavy combination vehicle Elective
Drive heavy rigid vehicle Elective
Drive light rigid vehicle Elective
Drive medium rigid vehicle Elective
Drive multi-combination vehicle Elective
Ensure a safe on-board passenger and working environment Elective
Ensure compliance with Australian Dangerous Goods Code Elective
Ensure the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility) Elective
Estimate/calculate load shifting requirements for a mobile crane Elective
Follow security procedures when working with goods and cargo Elective
Follow security procedures when working with passengers and personnel Elective
Handle furniture and effects Elective
Identify and label explosives/dangerous goods Elective
Identify and respond to hazards and emergencies in waste management Elective
Identify major roads, services and attractions Elective
Identify wastes and hazards in the waste management industry Elective
Implement and monitor the safety duties of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility) Elective
Interpret road maps and navigate pre-determined routes Elective
Lead a work team Elective
Licence to drive a heavy combination vehicle Elective
Licence to drive a heavy rigid vehicle Elective
Licence to drive a light rigid vehicle Elective
Licence to drive a medium rigid vehicle Elective
Licence to drive a multi-combination vehicle Elective
Licence to operate a forklift truck Elective
Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above) Elective
Licence to transport dangerous goods by road Elective
Lift and move load using a mobile crane Elective
Load and unload explosives/dangerous goods Elective
Load and unload goods/cargo Elective
Load and unload vehicles carrying special loads Elective
Load and unload wheeled or tracked crane Elective
Load, unload, exchange and connect industrial gas cylinders Elective
Maintain and use hand tools Elective
Maintain container and freight records Elective
Maintain petty cash account Elective
Manage disruptive and/or unlawful behaviour Elective
Manage in-vehicle technology distractions Elective
Manage personal stressors in the work environment Elective
Manage personal work priorities and professional development Elective
Monitor plant and equipment in an environmentally sustainable manner Elective
Monitor temperature controlled stock Elective
Move materials mechanically using automated equipment Elective
Operate a battery electric bus or coach Elective
Operate a battery electric heavy vehicle Elective
Operate a boom type elevating work platform Elective
Operate a concrete agitator Elective
Operate a forklift Elective
Operate a front lift mobile compaction/collection vehicle Elective
Operate a lift on/lift off collection vehicle Elective
Operate a liquid waste collection vehicle Elective
Operate a multi-lift collection vehicle Elective
Operate a rear loading mobile compaction/collection vehicle Elective
Operate a roll on/roll off collection vehicle Elective
Operate a side loading mobile compaction/collection vehicle Elective
Operate a tip truck Elective
Operate a vehicle-mounted loading crane Elective
Operate car carrier vehicle Elective
Operate coach/bus Elective
Operate concrete agitator trucks Elective
Operate container side lifter Elective
Operate firefighting equipment Elective
Operate four wheel drive vehicle Elective
Operate heavy vehicle on unsealed roads Elective
Operate specialised light load shifting equipment Elective
Operate specialised load shifting equipment Elective
Operate vehicle carrying special loads Elective
Operate vehicle in an environmentally sustainable manner Elective
Pack and unpack furniture and effects Elective
Pack-up mobile crane tools and lifting equipment Elective
Participate in basic workplace communication Elective
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices Elective
Pilot or escort oversized and/or overmassed loads Elective
Plan and conduct specialised lift Elective
Plan and navigate routes Elective
Prepare and process financial documents Elective
Prepare cargo for transfer with slings Elective
Prepare for transport of dangerous goods Elective
Prepare to work in the gas industry Elective
Prepare workplace documents Elective
Process receipt and delivery of containers and cargo Elective
Process workplace documentation Elective
Provide customer service in transport vehicles/vessels Elective
Provide on-board services to customers Elective
Provide revenue protection measures Elective
Provide travel information to customers Elective
Receive, transfer and dispatch waste Elective
Rig load Elective
Sample, inspect and test products to specifications Elective
Shift loads using manually-operated equipment Elective
Store and handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances Elective
Transfer cargo Elective
Transport forestry logs using trucks Elective
Transport passengers with disabilities Elective
Undertake emergency response action to a security threat Elective
Undertake site inspection Elective
Use and maintain minor mechanical equipment Elective
Use bulk transfer equipment (dry) Elective
Use communications systems Elective
Use infotechnology devices in the workplace Elective
Use pilot and escort communication Elective
Use specialised liquid bulk gas transfer equipment Elective
Use specialised liquid bulk transfer equipment (gravity/pressurised) Elective
Work and communicate effectively with others Elective
Work effectively with others in a team Elective
Work in a socially diverse environment Elective
Work safely as a non-electrical licensed worker near electrical assets Elective
Work safely at heights Elective

Job prospects

The Certificate III in Driving Operations sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.

  • Courier

    ANZSCO 561211

    Couriers deliver goods, documents, messages, samples, x-rays and test results.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate I or secondary education

  • Postal Delivery Officer

    ANZSCO 561212

    Postal Delivery Officers deliver mail on foot, by bicycle or by motorised transport over allocated delivery rounds.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate I or secondary education

  • Transport Operations Inspector

    ANZSCO 599518

    Transport Operations Inspectors monitor scheduled train, tram and bus services and investigate accidents, complaints and service disruptions.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

  • Forklift Driver

    ANZSCO 721311

    Operate forklifts to move heavy materials, containers, crates and other large objects.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

  • Chauffeur

    ANZSCO 731111

    Chauffeurs drive limousines, vans or private cars to transport passengers to destinations on a fee-for-service basis, usually on a long-term hiring arrangement.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

  • Taxi Driver

    ANZSCO 731112

    Taxi Drivers drive taxis to transport passengers to destinations on a fee-for-service basis, usually on a short-term, metered fare hiring arrangement.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

  • Other Automobile Driver

    ANZSCO 731199

    Other Automobile Drivers includes jobs like Oversize Load Pilot Escort, and Rental Car Ferry Driver.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

  • Bus Driver

    ANZSCO 731211

    Bus Drivers drive buses to transport passengers short distances on scheduled intra-city services over established routes.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

  • Charter and Tour Bus Driver

    ANZSCO 731212

    Charter and Tour Bus Drivers drive coaches to transport passengers on sightseeing, educational and other tours.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

  • Passenger Coach Driver

    ANZSCO 731213

    Passenger Coach Drivers drive coaches to transport passengers long distances on scheduled intercity services over established routes.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

  • Delivery Driver

    ANZSCO 732111

    Drive vehicles to deliver goods and stock as scheduled.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

  • Truck Driver (General)

    ANZSCO 733111

    Truck Drivers (General) drive heavy trucks requiring a specially endorsed class of licence, to transport bulky goods.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

  • Aircraft Refueller

    ANZSCO 733112

    Aircraft Refuellers drive tanker trucks filled with aviation fuel to waiting aircraft, attach a fuel hoses to aircraft fuel tanks and fill tanks with fuel.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

  • Furniture Removalist Driver

    ANZSCO 733113

    Furniture Removalist Drivers drive removal vans or trucks to move household and office furniture and equipment between locations.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

  • Tanker Driver

    ANZSCO 733114

    Tanker Drivers drive tanker trucks requiring a specially endorsed class of licence, to transport bulk liquids.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

  • Tow Truck Driver

    ANZSCO 733115

    Tow Truck Drivers drive tow trucks requiring a specially endorsed class of licence, to transport broken-down motor vehicles.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate II or III

Training providers delivering Certificate III in Driving Operations

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The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.

Delivery locations can change as students enrol. If you're doing any workplace-based training, like an apprenticeship, this will take place in a different location from your classroom training. Contact your training provider to confirm delivery locations.
Government funding may be available. Contact your training provider to confirm.
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