This qualification is designed for driving operation job roles within the Transport and Logistics 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 II. Successful completion of the licensing units within the qualification must align with licensing and regulatory requirements applicable to driving and state/territory regulatory requirements.
Job roles:
Job roles and titles vary across different sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
Express Driver
Pick up and Delivery
Courier
Taxi Truck Driver
Priority
Taxicab Driver
Subjects
Requirements for completion of the qualification:
A successful assessment outcome for a total of 18 to 19 units of competency (depending on the group selected) comprising:
the 6coreunits, listed below
plus
at least one licensing or industry unit relevant to the vehicle type applicable to the job role, listed below
plus
allunits within one of the selected group (job roles), listed below
plus
6 elective units which may be taken from the elective units listed below, or may include up to 3 units which may be drawn with appropriate contextualisation from this Training Package, and/or from Certificate II qualifications in other relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Core units
Field
Unit
DLoad Handling
TLID1001A Shift materials safely using manual handling methods
The following table contains a summary of the employability skills as identified by the Transport and Logistics Industry for this qualification. This table should be interpreted in conjunction with the detailed requirements of each unit of competency packaged in this qualification. The outcomes described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on packaging options.
Employability Skill
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication
Use communication systems and procedures used in relation to driving within the road transport industry
Read and follow relevant, instructions, manuals, notices and signs applicable in relation to the role of driving within the road transport industry
Speak clearly and directly on matters related to their role in relation to driving within the road transport industry
Listen to and interpret verbal information related to their role in relation to driving within the road transport industry
Complete documents as part of duties, including completion of relevant forms
Recognise and interpret non-verbal signs, signals and behaviour
Use relevant communication equipment.
Teamwork
Participate in the resolution of any interpersonal conflicts that may arise during driving within the road transport industry
Avoid and prevent the harassment of others in the workplace
Collaborate with others within the role of driving within the road transport industry
Work with persons of different ages, gender, race, religion, political persuasion, etc.
Problem solving
Identify and solve or report problems arising in the course of driving within the road transport industry
Recognise problems that may occur in the course driving within the road transport industry and take appropriate action to report or resolve the problems within limits of responsibility
Recognise hazards and risks in a range of on road and depot situations and take appropriate precautions.
Initiative and enterprise
Respond appropriately to any changes in equipment, standard operating procedures and the working environment.
Planning and organising
Follow and apply operational and emergency plans, systems and procedures
Comply with applicable road safety regulations and codes of practice
Follow and apply workplace security and safety management systems and safeworking requirements
Collect and interpret information needed in the course of driving within the road transport industry within limits of responsibility
Manage time within the job role of driving within the road transport industry.
Self management
Interpret and apply applicable instructions and procedures
Follow work plans and schedules
Check own work performance.
Learning
Participate in updating of own knowledge and skills required for driving activities, in response to any changes in the processes and equipment used in the road transport industry.
Technology
Operate equipment and tools required as part of the job role of driving within the transport and logistics industry
Follow and apply operational and servicing instructions for equipment used as part of the job role of driving within the transport and logistics industry
Follow and apply the applicable safeworking requirements and OH&S procedures when as part of the job role of driving within the transport and logistics industry.