Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Driving Operations
Certificate III in Driving Operations
TLI31216
AZR3
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.00 | 29/01/2021 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
| 5.00 | 12/06/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
| 4.00 | 13/09/2018 | Replaced | Approved |
| 3.00 | 04/07/2018 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 17/05/2017 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 29/02/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
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:
agitator driver
bus driver
line haul driver
local heavy general freight driver
pilot vehicle driver
tip truck driver.
Successful achievement of the licensing units within the qualification must align with licensing and regulatory requirements applicable to driving and state/territory regulatory requirements.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of eighteen (18) units of competency comprising:- six (6) core units listed below, plus
- one (1) licensing/industry elective unit relevant to the vehicle type applicable to the job role from the licensing/industry elective units listed below, plus
- All units within one (1) of the specialist electivegroups (job roles) from Group A, Group B, Group C, Group D, Group E, Group F, Group G, Group H, Group I, Group K, Group L, or Group Mlisted below, plus
- four (4) general elective units from Group N units listed below if selecting Group B, Group K (depending on job role), Group M, or
-five (5) general elective units from Group N units listed below if selecting Group K (depending on job role), Group L, or
- six (6) general elective units from Group N units listed below if selecting Group A, Group C, Group D, Group E, Group F, Group G, Group H or Group I.
- Up to three (3) of the general elective units may be selected from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course. The units must contribute to the vocational outcomes of the qualification.
Elective units can only be counted once towards the qualification packaging rules i.e. if a unit is listed in both a specialist elective group and the general elective group, it can only be counted as one of the elected units required.
Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisite units specified are complied with.
Refer to training.gov.au for a list of prerequisites units.
1. Core Units
All six (6) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVJ44 | TLIF2010 | Apply fatigue management strategies | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ68 | TLIE1005 | Carry out basic workplace calculations | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVI80 | TLIL1001 | Complete workplace orientation/induction procedures | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ48 | TLIF1001 | Follow work health and safety procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWM10 | TLIH2001 | Interpret road maps and navigate pre-determined routes | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ76 | TLID1001 | Shift materials safely using manual handling methods | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Licensing/Industry Elective Units
One (1) unit must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWM97 | TLIC3005 | Drive heavy combination vehicle | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWM98 | TLIC3004 | Drive heavy rigid vehicle | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWN05 | TLIC2002 | Drive light rigid vehicle | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVK05 | TLIC3003 | Drive medium rigid vehicle | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWM80 | TLIC4006 | Drive multi-combination vehicle | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWL62 | TLILIC3017 | Licence to drive a heavy combination vehicle | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AWL69 | TLILIC2016 | Licence to drive a heavy rigid vehicle | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWL68 | TLILIC2014 | Licence to drive a light rigid vehicle | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWL70 | TLILIC2015 | Licence to drive a medium rigid vehicle | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWL61 | TLILIC3018 | Licence to drive a multi-combination vehicle | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AWN06 | TLIC1051 | Operate commercial vehicle | 30 | Unit of competency |
3. Group A Elective Units: Heavy General Freight
All units within one (1) specialist group (A,B,C,D,E, F, G, H, I, K, L OR M) must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAA32 | TLIB0002 | Carry out vehicle inspection | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OBR24 | TLIF0009 | Ensure the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility) | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWM75 | TLID2004 | Load and unload goods/cargo | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OAA36 | TLIE0002 | Process workplace documentation | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVL09 | TLIA1001 | Secure cargo | 20 | Unit of competency |
4. Group B Elective Units: Agitator
All units within one (1) specialist group (A,B,C,D,E, F, G, H, I, K, L OR M) must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVI87 | TLIJ2001 | Apply quality procedures | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAA32 | TLIB0002 | Carry out vehicle inspection | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OAE97 | MSMPMC322 | Deliver concrete to site | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OBR24 | TLIF0009 | Ensure the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility) | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWM75 | TLID2004 | Load and unload goods/cargo | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OAA36 | TLIE0002 | Process workplace documentation | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ66 | TLIE2007 | Use communications systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
5. Group C Elective Units: Bus
All units within one (1) specialist group (A,B,C,D,E, F, G, H, I, K, L OR M) must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAA32 | TLIB0002 | Carry out vehicle inspection | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWM91 | TLIC3042 | Operate coach/bus | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AVI93 | TLII3009 | Provide on-board services to customers | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVK04 | TLIC3011 | Transport passengers with disabilities | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVI99 | TLIG2007 | Work in a socially diverse environment | 20 | Unit of competency |
6. Group D Elective Units: Refrigerated
All units within one (1) specialist group (A,B,C,D,E, F, G, H, I, K, L OR M) must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWN18 | TLIB3006 | Carry out inspection of vehicles designed to carry special loads | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OAA32 | TLIB0002 | Carry out vehicle inspection | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OBR24 | TLIF0009 | Ensure the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility) | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWM75 | TLID2004 | Load and unload goods/cargo | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AWN38 | TLIA4025 | Regulate temperature controlled stock | 20 | Unit of competency |
7. Group E Elective Units: Pilot Vehicle
All units within one (1) specialist group (A,B,C,D,E, F, G, H, I, K, L OR M) must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAA32 | TLIB0002 | Carry out vehicle inspection | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWM21 | TLIF3060 | Control traffic as a pilot vehicle operator | 15 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ34 | TLIF3013 | Coordinate breakdowns and emergencies | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AWM96 | TLIC3010 | Pilot or escort oversized and/or overmassed loads | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWM39 | TLIE3009 | Use pilot and escort communication | 20 | Unit of competency |
8. Group F Elective Units: Dry/Liquid
All units within one (1) specialist group (A,B,C,D,E, F, G, H, I, K, L OR M) must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAA32 | TLIB0002 | Carry out vehicle inspection | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OBR24 | TLIF0009 | Ensure the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility) | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ62 | TLIE3002 | Estimate/calculate mass, area and quantify dimensions | 15 | Unit of competency |
| OBR21 | TLID0011 | Use bulk transfer equipment (dry) | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWM60 | TLID3024 | Use specialised liquid bulk transfer equipment (gravity/pressurised) | 40 | Unit of competency |
9. Group G Elective Units: Car Carrier
All units within one (1) specialist group (A,B,C,D,E, F, G, H, I, K, L OR M) must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWN18 | TLIB3006 | Carry out inspection of vehicles designed to carry special loads | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OBR24 | TLIF0009 | Ensure the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility) | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWM75 | TLID2004 | Load and unload goods/cargo | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OAB53 | TLID0001 | Load and unload vehicles carrying special loads | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVL09 | TLIA1001 | Secure cargo | 20 | Unit of competency |
10. Group H Elective Units: Livestock
All units within one (1) specialist group (A,B,C,D,E, F, G, H, I, K, L OR M) must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAA38 | TLID0002 | Care for livestock in transit | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OBR24 | TLIF0009 | Ensure the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility) | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ62 | TLIE3002 | Estimate/calculate mass, area and quantify dimensions | 15 | Unit of competency |
| OAB53 | TLID0001 | Load and unload vehicles carrying special loads | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OAA36 | TLIE0002 | Process workplace documentation | 20 | Unit of competency |
11. Group I Elective Units: Wood Products
All units within one (1) specialist group (A,B,C,D,E, F, G, H, I, K, L OR M) must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWN18 | TLIB3006 | Carry out inspection of vehicles designed to carry special loads | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OAA32 | TLIB0002 | Carry out vehicle inspection | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OBR24 | TLIF0009 | Ensure the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility) | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ62 | TLIE3002 | Estimate/calculate mass, area and quantify dimensions | 15 | Unit of competency |
| AVL09 | TLIA1001 | Secure cargo | 20 | Unit of competency |
12. Group K Elective Units: Dangerous Goods
All units within one (1) specialist group (A,B,C,D,E, F, G, H, I, K, L OR M) must be completed.
Selection of both or one of the following depending on job role: TLILIC0001 or UEGNSG614A
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBR24 | TLIF0009 | Ensure the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility) | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWM76 | TLID2003 | Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWM62 | TLID3015 | Identify and label explosives/dangerous goods | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWL74 | TLILIC0001 | Licence to transport dangerous goods by road | 55 | Unit of competency |
| AWM71 | TLID2016 | Load and unload explosives/dangerous goods | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OAD32 | UEGNSG614 | Load, unload, exchange and connect LPG cylinders | 72 | Unit of competency |
| AWM58 | TLID3027 | Prepare for transport of dangerous goods | 40 | Unit of competency |
13. Group L Elective Units: Over Dimensional
All units within one (1) specialist group (A,B,C,D,E, F, G, H, I, K, L OR M) must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWN18 | TLIB3006 | Carry out inspection of vehicles designed to carry special loads | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OBR24 | TLIF0009 | Ensure the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility) | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ62 | TLIE3002 | Estimate/calculate mass, area and quantify dimensions | 15 | Unit of competency |
| OAB53 | TLID0001 | Load and unload vehicles carrying special loads | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVL09 | TLIA1001 | Secure cargo | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWM39 | TLIE3009 | Use pilot and escort communication | 20 | Unit of competency |
14. Group M Elective Units: Tip Truck
All units within one (1) specialist group (A,B,C,D,E, F, G, H, I, K, L OR M) must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVI97 | TLII1002 | Apply customer service skills | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OAA32 | TLIB0002 | Carry out vehicle inspection | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ34 | TLIF3013 | Coordinate breakdowns and emergencies | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OBR24 | TLIF0009 | Ensure the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility) | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWN07 | TLIC0004 | Operate a tip truck | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OAA36 | TLIE0002 | Process workplace documentation | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVJ02 | TLIG1001 | Work effectively with others | 40 | Unit of competency |
15. Group N General Elective Units
Four (4) units may be completed if selecting Group B, Group K (depending on job role) or Group M.
Five (5) units may be completed if selecting Group K (depending on job role) or Group L.
Six (6) units may be completed if selecting Group A, Group C, Group D, Group E, Group F, Group G, Group H or Group I.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W921 | TLI31210 | Certificate III in Driving Operations | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHF1 | TLI31221 | Certificate III in Driving Operations | Qualification |
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