Skip to content
RPLdirect
  • TLI31222
  • Certificate III
  • Current
  • NATIONALLY RECOGNISED · AQF

Certificate III in Driving Operations

This qualification covers driving work in transport and logistics, such as freight, delivery, bus and coach driving. It includes vehicle checks, driving a commercial vehicle, manual handling, safety and managing fatigue. Drivers with experience may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
TLI Transport and Logistics
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
TLI31221 Certificate III in Driving Operations (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Truck, bus, coach and delivery drivers who follow set routines and use some judgement in their work.

JOB ROLES

  • Bus driver
  • Coach driver
  • Concrete agitator driver
  • Furniture removal truck driver
  • Line haul driver
  • Pickup and delivery driver
  • Pilot vehicle driver
  • Tip truck driver
  • Waste vehicle driver

Qualification structure

15 units in total. A total of 15 units of competency comprising: 5 core units listed below,. 1 driver awareness elective unit from the driver awareness elective units listed below,. 9 general elective units. Up to 3 of the elective units may be selected from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course. The 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. Where a prerequisite is attached to a unit it is identified by the symbol ∟.

Core units

5 units
  1. TLIB0002Carry out vehicle inspection
  2. TLIC1051Operate commercial vehicle
  3. TLID0020Shift materials safely using manual handling methods
  4. TLIF0025Follow work health and safety procedures
  5. TLIF2010Apply fatigue management strategies

Elective units

148 units

Driver awareness elective units

  1. TLIC0031Apply low risk car driving behaviours
  2. TLIC0033Apply low risk heavy vehicle driving behaviours

General elective units

  1. CPCCON3054 (has a prerequisite)Operate concrete agitator trucks
  2. CPPWMT3003Identify and respond to hazards and emergencies in waste management
  3. CPPWMT3006Receive, transfer and dispatch waste
  4. FWPCOT3315Transport forestry logs using trucks
  5. HLTWHS006Manage personal stressors in the work environment
  6. MSMPMC322Deliver concrete to site
  7. RIIWHS204EWork safely at heights
  8. TLIA0004Complete receival and despatch documentation
  9. TLIA0005Connect and disconnect reefer units
  10. TLIA0013Maintain container and freight records
  11. TLIA0017Process receipt and delivery of containers and cargo
  12. TLIA0018Transfer cargo
  13. TLIA0026Check and control records and documentation
  14. TLIA0029Monitor temperature controlled stock
  15. TLIB0003Use and maintain minor mechanical equipment
  16. TLIB0012Maintain and use hand tools
  17. TLIB0015Clean transportation units and facilities for passenger use
  18. TLIB0016Clean up plant, equipment and worksite
  19. TLIB2001Check and assess operational capabilities of equipment
  20. TLIB2073Clean road tankers
  21. TLIB3014Load and unload wheeled or tracked crane
  22. TLIB3015Undertake site inspection
  23. TLIB0043Pack-up mobile crane tools and lifting equipment
  24. TLIC0012Drive a heavy vehicle through hazardous alpine areas
  25. TLIC0017Operate a concrete agitator
  26. TLIC0018Operate a tip truck
  27. TLIC0021Operate car carrier vehicle
  28. TLIC0023Operate four wheel drive vehicle
  29. TLIC0028Operate a battery electric bus or coach
  30. TLIC0029Operate a battery electric heavy vehicle
  31. TLIC2002Drive light rigid vehicle
  32. TLIC2049Operate heavy vehicle on unsealed roads
  33. TLIC3003Drive medium rigid vehicle
  34. TLIC3004Drive heavy rigid vehicle
  35. TLIC3005Drive heavy combination vehicle
  36. TLIC3010Pilot or escort oversized and/or overmassed loads
  37. TLIC3011Transport passengers with disabilities
  38. TLIC3042Operate coach/bus
  39. TLIC3063Operate vehicle carrying special loads
  40. TLIC3083Operate a front lift mobile compaction/collection vehicle
  41. TLIC3084Operate a lift on/lift off collection vehicle
  42. TLIC3085Operate a liquid waste collection vehicle
  43. TLIC3086Operate a multi-lift collection vehicle
  44. TLIC3087Operate a rear loading mobile compaction/collection vehicle
  45. TLIC3088Operate a roll on/roll off collection vehicle
  46. TLIC3089Operate a side loading mobile compaction/collection vehicle
  47. TLIC4006Drive multi-combination vehicle
  48. TLID0001Load and unload vehicles carrying special loads
  49. TLID0002Care for livestock in transit
  50. TLID0006Move materials mechanically using automated equipment
  51. TLID0007Operate specialised load shifting equipment
  52. TLID0011Use bulk transfer equipment (dry)
  53. TLID0012Operate a vehicle-mounted loading crane
  54. TLID0014Load and unload explosives/dangerous goods
  55. TLID0015Load and unload goods/cargo
  56. TLID0016Operate a forklift
  57. TLID0017Operate container side lifter
  58. TLID0018Prepare for transport of dangerous goods
  59. TLID0019Shift loads using manually-operated equipment
  60. TLID0021Store and handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances
  61. TLID0042Handle furniture and effects
  62. TLID0044Pack and unpack furniture and effects
  63. TLID0045Coordinate furniture removal
  64. TLID2022Conduct weighbridge operations
  65. TLID2045Operate specialised light load shifting equipment
  66. TLID2047Prepare cargo for transfer with slings
  67. TLID3015Identify and label explosives/dangerous goods
  68. TLID3023Use specialised liquid bulk gas transfer equipment
  69. TLID3024Use specialised liquid bulk transfer equipment (gravity/pressurised)
  70. TLID3031Rig load
  71. TLID3035Operate a boom type elevating work platform
  72. TLID3036Lift and move load using a mobile crane
  73. TLID0041Plan and conduct specialised lift
  74. TLIE0002Process workplace documentation
  75. TLIE0003Consolidate manifest documentation
  76. TLIE0008Calculate mass, area and quantify dimensions
  77. TLIE0009Carry out basic workplace calculations
  78. TLIE1003Participate in basic workplace communication
  79. TLIE2007Use communications systems
  80. TLIE3004Prepare workplace documents
  81. TLIE3009Use pilot and escort communication
  82. TLIE3016Estimate/calculate load shifting requirements for a mobile crane
  83. TLIE3021Work and communicate effectively with others
  84. TLIE3028Complete a work diary in the road transport industry
  85. TLIF0005Apply a fatigue risk management system
  86. TLIF0009Ensure the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility)
  87. TLIF0021Administer the implementation of fatigue management strategies
  88. TLIF0022Conduct housekeeping activities
  89. TLIF0024Develop and maintain a safe workplace
  90. TLIF0026Manage in-vehicle technology distractions
  91. TLIF0080Implement and monitor the safety duties of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility)
  92. TLIF2006Apply accident-emergency procedures
  93. TLIF2012Apply safe procedures when handling/transporting dangerous goods or explosives
  94. TLIF2018Operate firefighting equipment
  95. TLIF2019Ensure a safe on-board passenger and working environment
  96. TLIF3013Coordinate breakdowns and emergencies
  97. TLIF3015Work safely as a non-electrical licensed worker near electrical assets
  98. TLIF3060Control traffic as a pilot vehicle operator
  99. TLIF3091Apply awareness of dangerous goods and hazardous materials requirements
  100. TLIF4065Ensure compliance with Australian Dangerous Goods Code
  101. TLIG0002Lead a work team
  102. TLIG0003Work effectively with others in a team
  103. TLIG2007Work in a socially diverse environment
  104. TLIH0004Identify major roads, services and attractions
  105. TLIH0005Interpret road maps and navigate pre-determined routes
  106. TLIH0006Plan and navigate routes
  107. TLII0005Apply customer service skills
  108. TLII3003Provide customer service in transport vehicles/vessels
  109. TLII3009Provide on-board services to customers
  110. TLII3010Provide travel information to customers
  111. TLIJ0003Apply quality systems
  112. TLIJ2001Apply quality procedures
  113. TLIJ3005Sample, inspect and test products to specifications
  114. TLIK2010Use infotechnology devices in the workplace
  115. TLIL0004Apply conflict and grievance resolution strategies
  116. TLIL0005Assess and confirm customer transport requirements
  117. TLIL0007Complete workplace induction procedures
  118. TLIL2008Complete routine administrative tasks
  119. TLIL2060Complete induction to the transport industry
  120. TLIL4009Manage personal work priorities and professional development
  121. TLIL4034Arrange alternative passenger transport
  122. TLILIC0001Licence to transport dangerous goods by road
  123. TLILIC0003Licence to operate a forklift truck
  124. TLILIC0024Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above)
  125. TLILIC2014Licence to drive a light rigid vehicle
  126. TLILIC2015Licence to drive a medium rigid vehicle
  127. TLILIC2016Licence to drive a heavy rigid vehicle
  128. TLILIC3017Licence to drive a heavy combination vehicle
  129. TLILIC3018Licence to drive a multi-combination vehicle
  130. TLIO0001Undertake emergency response action to a security threat
  131. TLIO0002Apply and monitor workplace security procedures
  132. TLIO0003Follow security procedures when working with goods and cargo
  133. TLIO0005Provide revenue protection measures
  134. TLIO1002Follow security procedures when working with passengers and personnel
  135. TLIO3012Manage disruptive and/or unlawful behaviour
  136. TLIP2024Conduct financial transactions
  137. TLIP2029Prepare and process financial documents
  138. TLIP2032Maintain petty cash account
  139. TLIU1009Monitor plant and equipment in an environmentally sustainable manner
  140. TLIU2012Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
  141. TLIU3014Operate vehicle in an environmentally sustainable manner
  142. TLIU3015Identify wastes and hazards in the waste management industry
  143. UEGNSG007Assess the operational capability of gas safety equipment on a delivery vehicle
  144. UEGNSG020Load, unload, exchange and connect industrial gas cylinders
  145. UEGNSG031Prepare to work in the gas industry
  146. UEGNSG041Apply safe working practices in the gas supply industry

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

PREREQUISITES

  • CPCCON3054 Operate concrete agitator trucks — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

LICENSING

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. Successful achievement of the licensing units within the qualification must align with licensing and regulatory requirements applicable to driving and state or territory regulatory requirements.

View on training.gov.au(opens in a new tab)

Worked as a bus driver? Get it recognised.

Start free skills check
Check eligibility