Heavy Vehicle Licences - OnRoad OffRoad Training

OnRoad OffRoad Training RTO No 60071

Ph: 1300 732 377 Email: [email protected]

Heavy Vehicle Licences VENUES Hobart, Launceston and Devonport

PRICES Please refer to relevant class of Heavy Vehicle

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS You must hold a Australian Drivers Licence photo card, or hold an interim licence with a photo card that has just expired. You must provide details of a medical condition that may affect your eligibility to obtain a heavy vehicle driver licence and OnRoad OffRoad will attempt to obtain a clearance from the Registrar of Motor Vehicles.

• For all Heavy Vehicle training, as per requirements of the register of motor vehicles, assessments will be audio and video recorded.

Please refer to each Heavy Vehicle class for additional requirements.

PURPOSE: To gain a heavy vehicle licence for a particular class. Where training is required an intensive hands on training course has been implemented.

TRAINING The training will be delivered by an experienced and qualified trainer face to face The training follows a specifically prepared course session plan

ASSESSMENT Assessment will be conducted using the mandated assessment tool. The assessor will inform you of the assessment prior to it being conducted.

WHAT WILL YOU RECIEVE? On successful completion of the program you will receive a Statement of Attainment for the class you have completed

This program is nationally recognised. TLILIC2014- Licence to drive a light rigid vehicle TLILIC2015- Licence to drive a medium rigid vehicle TLILIC2016- Licence to drive a heavy rigid vehicle TLILIC3017- Licence to drive a heavy combination vehicle TLILIC3018- Licence to drive a multi-combination vehicle

You will receive a Certificate of Competence, which you will need to take to Service Tasmania.

http://training.gov.au/Training/Details/TLILIC2014







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Light Rigid (LR) A motor vehicle with a GVM of 8 tonnes or less but greater than 4.5 tonnes, or has a GVM of 8

tonnes or less and seats more than 12 adults (including the driver). Able to tow a trailer of no

more than 9 tonnes GVM.

What you need to get this licence

• Be at least 19 years old

• Have held an Australian car licence (other than a learner licence) for at least 12 months

• Go to a Service Tasmanian shop, show evidence of identity (this may be your driver licence) and pass

a heavy vehicle rigid knowledge test

• Pass a light rigid competency test or training and final competency assessment with OnRoad OffRoad

Training

• Go to a Service Tasmania shop and

• complete an application form

• show evidence of identify

• pass an eyesight test

• produce a Certificate of Competency to show that you’ve passed, and

• pay the licence extension fee

Your current

licence

Training and Assessment

Training hours are negotiable

(conditions apply)

Test only

(3 hours)

Car

Max: 8 hours

Our vehicle $1140

Your vehicle $930

Our Vehicle $750

Your vehicle $550

Using Your Vehicle Requirements (LR)

• Registered, (payment of registration is required)

• Roadworthy, please refer to roadworthy checklist

• Comprehensively insured

• Must be at least loaded to 75% of the GVM (weighbridge docket must be provided)

• A rigid truck above 4.5 tonnes GVM but less than or equal to 8 tonnes GVM, or

• A rigid bus with less than or equal to 8 tonnes GVM or seats more than 12 adults including the driver.



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Light Rigid Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Drive a light rigid

vehicle 1.1 Light rigid vehicle is started, steered, manoeuvred, positioned and

stopped in accordance with traffic regulations, manufacturer instructions and relevant vehicle handling procedures

1.2 Engine power is managed to ensure efficiency and performance, and

to minimise engine and transmission damage

1.3 Braking system of light rigid vehicle is managed and operated

efficiently to ensure effective control of vehicle under all conditions

1.4 Driving hazards are identified and/or anticipated and avoided or

controlled through defensive driving

1.5 Light rigid vehicle is driven in reverse, maintaining visibility and

achieving accurate positioning

1.6 Light rigid vehicle is parked, shutdown and safely secured in

accordance with traffic regulations

1.7 Load is safely and effectively restrained

2. Monitor traffic and road conditions

2.1 Traffic and road conditions are constantly monitored and acted on to

enable safe operation and to ensure no injury to people or damage to property, equipment, loads and facilities

2.2 Interaction with other road users is conducted courteously in

accordance with road rules to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow

3. Monitor and

maintain vehicle performance

3.1 Vehicle performance is maintained through pre-operational

inspections and vehicle checks

3.2 Appropriate signage, lights and equipment are checked for

operational effectiveness and for conformity to prescribed traffic

regulations



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Medium Rigid (MR)

A motor vehicle (other than a motorcycle) with a GVM greater than 8 tonnes and no more than 2

axles. Able to tow a trailer of no more than 9 tonnes GVM.



• Have held an Australian car licence (other than a learner licence) for at least 12 months


a heavy vehicle rigid knowledge test

• Pass a medium rigid competency test or training and final competency assessment with OnRoad

OffRoad Training







Your current licence Training and Assessment

Training hours are negotiable

(conditions apply)

Test only

(3 hours)

Car or Light rigid

Max: 8 hours

Our Vehicle $1240

Your vehicle $1050

Our Vehicle $750

Your vehicle $550

Using Your Vehicle Requirements (MR)

• Registered




• A two axle rigid truck not being a prime mover above 8 tonnes GVM, or

• A two axle bus above 8 tonnes GVM (approval must be granted by the registrar for motor vehicles to

conduct assessment in a bus, please contact the office for more information)



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Medium Rigid Elements and Performance Criteria




1. Drive a medium

rigid vehicle 1.1 Medium rigid vehicle is started, steered, manoeuvred, positioned and

stopped in accordance with traffic regulations, manufacturer instructions and relevant vehicle handling procedures



1.3 Braking system of medium rigid vehicle is managed and operated




1.5 Medium rigid vehicle is driven in reverse, maintaining visibility and


1.6 Medium rigid vehicle is parked, shutdown and safely secured

according to traffic regulations







3. Monitor and maintain vehicle performance




operational effectiveness and for conformity to prescribed traffic regulations



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Heavy Rigid (HR)

A motor vehicle (other than a motorcycle) including an articulated bus but not any other type of

articulated vehicle that has 3 or more axles and a GVM greater than 8 tonnes. Able to tow a trailer

of no more than 9 tonnes GVM.



• Have held an Australian car licence (other than a learner licence) for at least 2 years or an LR or MR

licence for at least 12 months

• If you currently hold a car or LR licence you must get an HR learner licence before doing a competency

test or training and final competency assessment

• If you hold a car licence or you’ve held an LR or MR licence for less than 12 months you must

successfully complete the training and final competency assessment

• If you’ve held an LR or MR licence for at least 12 months you must pass either a competency test or

training and final competency assessment


a heavy vehicle rigid knowledge test (and pay the HR learner licence issue fee, if required

• Pass a heavy rigid competency test or training and final competency assessment with OnRoad

OffRoad Training







(HR) Continued



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Your current

licence

Training and Assessment

Training hours are negotiable (conditions apply)

2 Days 3 Days

Test only (3 hours)

Car or Light

Rigid

(Learners

Required)

Our Vehicle Synchro:

Our Vehicle Non-Synchro:

Your vehicle:

$1910

$2060

$1410

Approx, 13 hours

$2700

$2860

$2200

Approx, 21 hours

Our Vehicle Synchro $1000

Our Vehicle Non-Synchro $1150

Your vehicle $800

Medium Rigid

Our Vehicle Synchro:

Our Vehicle Non-Synchro:

Your vehicle:

$1745

$1895

$1245

Approx, 12 hours

$2500

$2650

$2000

Approx, 21 hours

Our Vehicle Synchro $1000

Our Vehicle Non-Synchro $1150

Your vehicle $800

LR or MR licence for at least 12 months.

Using Your Vehicle Requirements (HR)

• Registered




• A rigid vehicle, not being an unladen prime mover, with a minimum of 3 axles and a minimum 15

tonnes GVM or

• A modified 3 axle prime mover with a certified detachable tray (with the capacity to carry 75% of its

specified GVM) with a minimum 15 tonnes GVM and holds dual registration (HC & HR) or

• A three axle articulated bus, or bus over 15 tonnes GVM (Approval must be granted by the registrar for

motor vehicles to conduct assessment in a bus, please contact the office for more information)



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Heavy Rigid Elements and Performance Criteria




1. Drive a heavy rigid vehicle

1.1 Heavy rigid vehicle is started, steered, manoeuvred, positioned and

stopped in accordance with traffic regulations, manufacturer instructions

and relevant vehicle handling procedures


to minimise engine and gear damage

1.3 Braking system of heavy rigid vehicle is managed and operated




1.5 Heavy rigid vehicle is driven in reverse, maintaining visibility and


1.6 Heavy rigid vehicle is parked, shutdown and safely secured according

to traffic regulations







3. Monitor and maintain vehicle

performance







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Heavy Combination (HC) Prime mover with a single semi-trailer and a dolly (or an unladen converter dolly); or a rigid motor vehicle

towing a trailer with a GVM greater than 9 tonnes and an unladen converter dolly.



• Have held an Australian car licence (other than a learner licence) for at least 2 years or an MR or HR licence for

at least 12 months

• If you currently hold an MR licence or below you must get an HC learner licence before doing the heavy

combination training and final competency assessment

• Go to a Service Tasmanian shop, show evidence of identity (this may be your driver licence) and pass a heavy

vehicle combination knowledge test (and pay the HC learner licence issue fee, if required)

• Successfully complete the heavy combination training and final competency assessment with OnRoad OffRoad

Training









2 Days 3 Days

Car, Light Rigid or Medium Rigid (Learners Required)

Our Vehicle Automatic: Our Vehicle Synchro: Our Vehicle Non-Synchro: Your vehicle:

$2250 $2450 $2600 $1950 Approx, 16 hours

$3000 $3200 $3400 $2700 Approx, 24 hours

Heavy Rigid Our Vehicle Automatic: Our Vehicle Synchro: Our Vehicle Non-Synchro: Your vehicle:

$1900 $2100 $2350 $1600 Approx, 14 hours

$2720 $2900 $3100 $2400 Approx, 24 hours

Using Your Vehicle Requirements (HC)

• Registered



• Must be at least loaded to 75% of the GCM (weighbridge docket must be provided)

• A vehicle consisting of a prime mover and a semi-trailer. The prime mover must have a minimum of 3 axles and

the semi-trailer a minimum of 2 axles. The vehicle must have a GCM rating of at least 39 tonnes or

• A heavy rigid vehicle which is towing a trailer. The trailer must have at least two axles and a GVM of 12 tonnes or

more.



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Heavy-Combination Elements and Performance Criteria




1. Drive a heavy-combination vehicle

1.1 Heavy combination vehicle is started, steered, manoeuvred,

positioned and stopped in accordance with traffic regulations, manufacturer instructions and relevant vehicle handling procedures


to minimise engine and gear damage

1.3 Braking system of heavy combination vehicle is managed and

operated efficiently to ensure effective control of vehicle under all conditions



1.5 Heavy combination vehicle is driven in reverse, maintaining visibility

and achieving accurate positioning

1.6 Heavy combination vehicle is parked, shutdown, uncoupled and safely

secured in accordance with traffic regulations







3. Monitor and






3.3 Prime mover and trailer are correctly aligned and coupled

3.4 Coupled vehicle is checked and tested to ensure it is correctly

secured and to confirm it is fully operational



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Multi Combination (MC)

B Double - Prime mover with more than 1 trailer. A 3 axle prime mover with an A and B trailer

each with bogie axles



• Have held an HR or HC licence for at least 12 months

• If you currently hold an HR licence you must get an MC learner licence before doing the training course

• Go to a Service Tasmanian shop, show evidence of identity (this may be your driver licence) and pass a heavy

vehicle combination knowledge test (and pay the MC learner licence issue fee, if required)

• Successfully complete the multi-combination training and final competency assessment with OnRoad OffRoad

Training




• Produce a medical assessment that shows you are fit to drive at the commercial level





2 Days 3 Days

Heavy Rigid (Learners Required)

Our Vehicle Synchro: Our Vehicle Non-Synchro: Your vehicle:

$2800 $3050 $2200 Approx,

18 hours

$3600 $3800 $3000 Approx, 24 hours

Heavy Combination Our Vehicle Synchro: Our Vehicle Non-Synchro: Your vehicle:

$2150 $2350 $1800 Approx,

15 hours

$2900 $3150 $2600 Approx, 24 hours

Using Your Vehicle Requirements (MC)

• Registered



• Must be at least loaded to 75% of the GCM (weighbridge docket must be provided)

• A heavy combination vehicle with more than one trailer. The vehicle must be B-Double rated and have all

pertinent documentation, permits etc. The combination must be at least 22 metres in length, in B double

configuration or

• The minimum vehicle type for an MC is 3 axle prime mover with an A and B trailer each with bogie axles



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Multi-Combination Elements and Performance Criteria




1. Drive a muli-combination vehicle

1.1 Multi-combination vehicle is started, steered, manoeuvred, positioned

and stopped in accordance with traffic regulations, manufacturer instructions and relevant vehicle handling procedures



1.3 Braking system of multi-combination vehicle is managed and

operated efficiently to ensure effective control of vehicle under all conditions



1.5 Multi-combination vehicle is driven in reverse, maintaining visibility

and achieving accurate positioning

1.6 Multi-combination vehicle is parked, shutdown, uncoupled and safely

secured according to traffic regulations







3. Monitor and






3.3 Prime mover, dollies and trailer are correctly aligned and coupled in

proper sequence

3.4 Coupled vehicle is checked and tested to ensure it is correctly

secured and to confirm it is fully operational



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Roadworthy and inspection checklist ☐Be roadworthy

☐Be registered

☐Have a current registration label and a registration plate fitted front and rear

☐Be comprehensively insured

☐Meet the Heavy Vehicle requirements for each class (Refer to using your vehicle requirements for the

relevant class)

☐Be clean and tidy, i.e. no loose articles in vehicle,

☐Have a windscreen that is in good condition in the area swept by the windscreen wiper path, (i.e. must

not be cracked, scored or badly chipped or otherwise defective so as to obscure the drivers or testing

officers vision)

☐Have doors that open from the inside and the outside,

☐Have effective front and rear indicator lights,

☐Have effective brake lights

☐Have effective head and tail lights,

☐Have effective windscreen wipers,

☐All tyres to be fitted to the vehicle must not show a smooth tread pattern that runs continuously across

at least 75% of the tyre width that normally comes in contact with the road, or the whole circumference of

the tyre,

☐Have front seat belts that are in good condition,

☐Have front seats that are securely affixed,

☐External rear view mirrors must not be defective where it would obscure the drivers vision

☐Have effective reverse lights, and

☐Have an effective horn

☐Have L plates visibly and securely located at the front and rear of the vehicle.

☐Check age and licence requirements, eg. Heavy Vehicle Learner Licence

Your vehicle must be loaded to at least 75% capacity by weight for

training or tests. Weighbridge docket must be provided and it must

have been issued within 24 hours of the course.



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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Payment of Fees/Refunds: What if you Cancel/Transfer, What if we Cancel/Transfer?

Payment of Fees

Fees are required to be paid prior to the commencement of courses. A deposit of 50% of the course fee is payable

on enrolment and the balance prior to commencement of the course. If it has been indicated that a third party is

responsible for payment of course fees, and no payment is received, the student will be responsible for the

payment.

Commencement of the course is at the time that Learning and Assessment Material is issued to you.

Our Cancellation/Transfer

Whilst we always endeavor to run scheduled courses we reserve the right to cancel or defer a course. In the event

of this occurring, all fees will be refunded or you may elect to transfer to a course at a later date.

Your Cancellation/Transfer

If you are unable to attend a course, you may elect to re-schedule for that course, but only within 14 days of the

original course date. We will not permit more than two (2) such transfers before a fee equivalent to 50% of the

course fee will be charged.

If you cancel more than seven days prior to the course you may have any monies paid refunded in full or you may

elect to be transferred to an alternative course with a fee adjustment.

If you cancel less than seven days prior to the course you will be charged a 50% (course fee) cancellation fee.

Should you not attend training/assessment a 100% cancellation fee, or loss of deposit, will apply.

What happens if I am Not Yet Competent?

It is very important to make the most of your training opportunity, and it is your responsibility to make sure that you

do. To optimize your own learning and successful completion of your training, we highly recommend that upon

enrolling to any training course, that you undertake to do the following:

• Complete all self-paced learning requirements prior to your training workshop/s

• Complete any pre-reading/learning prior to your training workshop/s

• Complete all required reading and learning activities prior to your training workshop/s; and

• Prepare well in advance of each workshop.

It is also your responsibility to ensure that you:

• Have a clear understanding of the assessment requirements

• Take responsibility for the quality of evidence that you submit to the Assessor

• Keep track of your progress

• Complete and submit all assessment tasks using clear and concise language

• Be willing to contact your trainer if you do not understand the training activity or assessment task

If OnRoad OffRoad training is satisfied that you have met all the requirements above, where possible you may be

offered one free review day for selected training courses. This is entirely at the discretion of OnRoad OffRoad

Training and will be assessed on a case by case basis.



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Refunds

An application for refund must be made in writing (see ‘Refund Request Form’, under ‘Forms’ on our website) and

will be determined by the Training Manager, or his delegate. Such supporting evidence (e.g. Doctor’s Certificate /

hardship) as is deemed appropriate should be provided with the written request.

General Conditions

Entry to OnRoad OffRoad facilities, and undertaking training / assessment, is conditional upon the following –

• All persons must undertake random breathalyser analysis if requested. Any persons with a positive reading will be refused entry, training and assessment.

• All persons must have a reasonable level of personal hygiene, and attend courses wearing clean work wear

• All persons must wear suitable clothing for the course they are undertaking, closed toe foot wear, HI VIS and the appropriate PPE. Please note that due to COVID-19, HI VIS and PPE is not available for loan and you must bring your own.

• If OnRoad OffRoad Staff or Trainers believe a trainee is putting themselves, our personnel, other persons or our equipment at risk, the course will be terminated.

• I understand that in order to promote the safety of employees and company visitors, as well as the security of its facilities, OnRoad OffRoad Training may conduct video and audio surveillance of any portion of its premises at any time, the only exception being private areas of restrooms, and that video cameras will be positioned in appropriate places within and around OnRoad OffRoad Training buildings and any footage can be used for any purpose at our sole discretion.

• I understand that OnRoad OffRoad Training may require me to undergo random drug and alcohol testing.

Persons failing to meet these conditions will be refused entry, training, and assessment They may be offered another date at our discretion. The course fee will not be refunded.

We will hold enrolments for 30 days, if we do not hear from you within this period your enrolment will be cancelled. Your invoice will be deleted. If they wish to proceed with the training you will need to rebook.

Review day terms and conditions for selected courses Students attending review days. One review day will be free for selected classes, for subsequent review a charge of $200 applies. If you book in for a review day and do not attend, this will be deemed as your review day.

PRE ENROLMENT INFORMATION

For pre enrolment information please request a copy of the Onroad Offroad Training Student Handbook for information concerning training and assessment processes, access and equity matters, recognition of prior learning, LLN issues, responsibility of students, certificates and qualifications, government funding subsidies, appeal processes and confidentiality of student information.



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About the Unique Student Identifier (USI) A unique Student identifier (USI) is a reference number made up of numbers and letters that gives students access to their USI account. A USI will allow an individual’s USI account to be linked to the National Vocational Education and Training (VET) Data Collection allowing an individual to see all of their training results from all provider including all completed training units and qualifications. The USI will make it easier for students to find and collate their VET achievements into a single authenticated transcript. It will also ensure that students VET records are not lost. The USI will be available online and at no cost to the student. This USI will stay with the student for life and be recorded with any nationally recognised VET course that is completed from when the USI comes into effect on 1 January 2015. A student needs a USI when enrolling or re-enrolling in nationally recognised training from 1 January 2015. This includes if the student is enrolling for the first time, for example, if they are studying at TAFE or with a private training organisation, completing an apprenticeship or skill set, certificate or diploma course. It also applies to student’s continuing or completing (re-enrolling) training, including nationally recognised training undertaken in secondary school. For more information or to login go to www.usi.gov.au

For further information and course dates, please contact 1300 732 377 (8:30 – 5:00 Monday to Friday)

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