Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Driving Operations
Certificate IV in Driving Operations
TLI42111
S795
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 17/02/2014 | Current | Approved |
Description
Please note RTO to insert unit group selected from the group choice below on the testamur
Rationale:
This is a qualification for driving operation job roles in the transport and distribution industry. Successful completion of the qualification will require competence in units of competency that relate to the job role requirements defined as aligned at AQF level 4. Successful completion of the licensing unit in the qualification must align with licensing and regulatory requirements applicable to driving and state or territory regulatory requirements.
Job roles:
The TLI42111 Certificate IV in Driving Operations qualification is aligned to the following defined roles:
Group A: Driving Operations - Fuel Tanker
Fuel tanker driver
Group B: Driving Operations - LP Gas Tanker
LP gas tanker driver
Group C: Driving Operations - Chemical Tanker
Chemical tanker driver
Group D: Driving Operations - Heavy Recovery
Heavy recovery driver
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Requirements for completion of the qualification:A successful assessment outcome for a total of ten (10) to eleven (11) units of competency (depending on the specialist group chosen), comprising:
- three (3) core units plus
- one (1) licensing unit or industry unit listed in the qualification outline relevant to the vehicle type applicable to the job role plus
- all units in one (1) specialist elective group listed in the qualification outline (job roles): A, B, C or D plus
- five (5) general elective units which may be taken from the general elective units listed below, or may consist of up to two (2) units drawn with appropriate contextualisation from qualifications at the same level or one higher in this Training Package or any other currently endorsed national Training Package or accredited course.
Where imported units are selected care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisites specified in the unit are complied with.
1. Core Units
All three (3) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D5126 | TLIF2010A | Apply fatigue management strategies | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S8306 | TLIF4095A | Apply occupational health and safety requirements for driving operations | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D5151 | TLIF4066A | Implement and supervise transport regulations compliance systems | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Licensing/Industry Units
One (1) licensing unit OR one (1) Industry unit must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D5027 | TLIC3005A | Drive heavy combination vehicle | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D5026 | TLIC3004A | Drive heavy rigid vehicle | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D5015 | TLIC2002A | Drive light rigid vehicle | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D5025 | TLIC3003A | Drive medium rigid vehicle | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D5055 | TLIC4006A | Drive multi-combination vehicle | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WG239 | TLILIC3017B | Licence to drive a heavy combination vehicle | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WG238 | TLILIC2016B | Licence to drive a heavy rigid vehicle | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WG236 | TLILIC2014B | Licence to drive a light rigid vehicle | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WG237 | TLILIC2015B | Licence to drive a medium rigid vehicle | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WG240 | TLILIC3018B | Licence to drive a multi combination vehicle | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D5014 | TLIC1051A | Operate commercial vehicle | 30 | Unit of competency |
3. Group A Fuel Tanker
All units must be completed in one (1) specialist elective group A, B, C or D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S8277 | TLIC4066A | Operate fuel tanker | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D5252 | TLILIC3013A | Preparation to transport dangerous goods by road | 50 | Unit of competency |
4. Group B LP Gas Tanker
All units must be completed in one (1) specialist elective group A, B, C or D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S8278 | TLIC4067A | Operate LP gas tanker | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D5252 | TLILIC3013A | Preparation to transport dangerous goods by road | 50 | Unit of competency |
5. Group C Chemical Tanker
All units must be completed in one (1) specialist elective group A, B, C or D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S8276 | TLIC4065A | Operate chemical tanker | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D5252 | TLILIC3013A | Preparation to transport dangerous goods by road | 50 | Unit of competency |
6. Group D Heavy Recovery
All units must be completed in one (1) specialist elective group A, B, C or D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S8280 | TLIC4069A | Operate heavy recovery vehicle | 40 | Unit of competency |
7. General Elective Units
Five (5) units may be chosen from the general elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZQ4 | TLI42116 | Certificate IV in Driving Operations | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.
Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.