Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Driving Operations
Certificate IV in Driving Operations
TLI40119
BFE1
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 29/01/2021 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 12/06/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This is a qualification for those engaged in driving operation job roles in the transport and logistics industry.
It involves a broad range of skilled applications, including requirements to evaluate and analyse current practices, to develop new criteria and procedures for performing current practices, and to provide leadership and guidance to others in applying skills and planning skill development.
Job roles
Job roles and titles vary across different sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
chemical tanker driver
fuel tanker driver
heavy recovery driver
LP gas tanker driver.
Successful achievement of the licensing unit in the qualification must align with licensing and regulatory requirements applicable to driving and state or territory regulatory requirements.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of twelve (12) units of competency comprising:- four (4) core units listed below, plus
- one (1) licensing/industry elective unit relevant to the vehicle type applicable to the job role from the licensing/industry elective units listed below, plus
All units within one of the specialist elective groups (job roles) from Group A, Group B, Group C or Group D listed below, plus
- five (5) general elective units from the Group E listed below if selecting Group A, Group B or Group C, or
- six (6) general elective units from the Group E listed below if selecting Group D.
Up to three (3) of the general elective units may be selected from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course. The 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.
For a list of prerequisites please go to training.gov.au.
1. Core Units
All four (4) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVJ44 | TLIF2010 | Apply fatigue management strategies | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AWM11 | TLIF4095 | Apply work health and safety requirements for driving operations | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OBR24 | TLIF0009 | Ensure the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility) | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWM14 | TLIF4066 | Implement and supervise transport regulations compliance systems | 30 | Unit of competency |
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. Group A : Fuel Tanker
All units within one (1) of the specialist groups (A,B,C or D) must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWL74 | TLILIC0001 | Licence to transport dangerous goods by road | 55 | Unit of competency |
| AWN09 | TLIC0002 | Operate fuel tanker | 35 | Unit of competency |
4. Group B: LP Gas Tanker
All units within one (1) specialist group (A,B,C or D) must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWL74 | TLILIC0001 | Licence to transport dangerous goods by road | 55 | Unit of competency |
| AWN08 | TLIC0003 | Operate LP gas tanker | 35 | Unit of competency |
5. Group C: Chemical Tanker
All units within one (1) specialist group (A,B,C or D) must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWL74 | TLILIC0001 | Licence to transport dangerous goods by road | 55 | Unit of competency |
| AWN10 | TLIC0001 | Operate chemical tanker | 35 | Unit of competency |
6. Group D: Heavy Recovery
All units within one (1) specialist group (A,B,C or D) must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWM79 | TLIC4069 | Operate heavy recovery vehicle | 40 | Unit of competency |
7. Group E: General elective units
Five (5) units must be completed if selecting Group A, Group B or Group C.
Six (6) units must be completed if selecting Group D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZQ4 | TLI42116 | Certificate IV in Driving Operations | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHH0 | TLI40121 | Certificate IV in Specialist Driving Operations | Qualification |
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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.
Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.