Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Waste Driving Operations
Certificate III in Waste Driving Operations
TLI33416
AZP0
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 29/02/2016 | Current | Approved |
Description
This is a qualification for those engaged in waste driving job roles within the transport and logistics industry.
Job roles
Job roles and titles vary across different sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
Waste Vehicle Driver.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of nineteen (19) units of competency comprising:- twelve (12) core units listed below plus
- one (1) licensing or industry elective unit relevant to the vehicle type applicable to the job role from the licensing/industry elective units listed below plus
- six (6) general elective units from the general elective units listed below. Up to two (2) of the general elective units may be selected from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course. The general elective units must contribute to the vocational outcomes of the qualification.
Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisite units specified are complied with.
1. Core Units
All twelve (12) units must be completed.
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. General Elective Units
Six (6) electives must be completed, with at least four (4) units selected from the list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J803 | TLI33413 | Certificate III in Waste Driving Operations | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDR2 | TLI33418 | Certificate III in Waste Driving Operations | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.