Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Specialist Driving Operations

Certificate IV in Specialist Driving Operations

Qualification
National Code:
TLI40121
State Code:
BHH0
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0305 - Automotive Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
22/11/2021
Approved Date
14/03/2022
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
445
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/11/2021
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 22/11/2021 Current Approved
Description

This is a qualification for those engaged in specialist driving operation job roles in the transport and logistics industry.
It involves a broad range of technical and skilled application in a specific area, including requirements to evaluate and analyse current practices, and to provide leadership and guidance to others in applying skills.
Job roles
Job roles and titles vary across different sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
bitumen tanker driver
chemical tanker driver
fuel tanker driver
heavy vehicle recovery driver
liquid petroleum gas (LPG) tanker driver
transport supervisor
Please note: RTO to insert on the testamur, the specialist elective unit group selected from the group choice below.
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:
- Five (5) core units, plus
- All units in one of the specialist elective groups, plus
- Five (5) general elective units if selecting specialist elective Group, A, B, D, or
- Six (6) general elective units if selecting specialist elective Group C.

Up to three (3) of the general elective units may be selected, from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course. The general 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. Prerequisites attached to any of the units must be obtained and are additional to the number of units required for the qualification.

Where a prerequisite is attached to a unit it is identified by the symbol ∟
1. Core Units

All five (5) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVJ44 TLIF2010 Apply fatigue management strategies 30 Unit of competency
AWM93 TLIC3037 Apply safe heavy vehicle driving behaviours 55 Unit of competency
AWM11 TLIF4095 Apply work health and safety requirements for driving operations 20 Unit of competency
OAA32 TLIB0002 Carry out vehicle inspection 20 Unit of competency
AWN06 TLIC1051 Operate commercial vehicle 30 Unit of competency
2. Group A Chemical and Fuel 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
ODQ32 TLIC0022 Operate chemical and fuel tanker 70 Unit of competency
3. 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
4. Group C Heavy Vehicle 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
ODP65 TLIC0011 Conduct heavy vehicle recovery operations 70 Unit of competency
5. Group D Bitumen 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
OBM98 RIICBS312E Conduct bitumen tanker operations 52 Unit of competency
AWL74 TLILIC0001 Licence to transport dangerous goods by road 55 Unit of competency
6. General Elective Units

Five (5) units must be completed if selecting Group A, B or D.
Six (6) units must be completed if selecting Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of each specialisation.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BBB25 TLIF0006 Administer a fatigue risk management system 55 Unit of competency
BBB27 TLIF0005 Apply a fatigue risk management system 35 Unit of competency
AVJ26 TLIF3091 Apply awareness of dangerous goods and hazardous materials requirements 15 Unit of competency
ODP84 TLIL0005 Assess and confirm customer transport requirements 35 Unit of competency
ODP51 TLIE0009 Carry out basic workplace calculations 20 Unit of competency
AWM15 TLIF3096 Carry out emergency response to a dangerous goods incident 40 Unit of competency
BBD15 DEFVEH001 Conduct recovery vehicle operations in a field environment 0 Unit of competency
OCY71 TLIX0022 Decommission fuel storage and dispensing systems 45 Unit of competency
AWM97 TLIC3005 Drive heavy combination vehicle 40 Unit of competency
AWM98 TLIC3004 Drive heavy 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
AWM16 TLIF4065 Ensure compliance with Australian Dangerous Goods Code 40 Unit of competency
OBR24 TLIF0009 Ensure the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility) 20 Unit of competency
BBC06 DEFVEH002 Extract disabled equipment using winching techniques in a field environment 0 Unit of competency
OBQ92 TLIF0012 Implement and coordinate accident-emergency procedures 40 Unit of competency
AWM14 TLIF4066 Implement and supervise transport regulations compliance systems 30 Unit of competency
OCY69 TLIX0024 Install, modify and commission fuel storage and dispensing systems 45 Unit of competency
ODP52 TLIH0005 Interpret road maps and navigate pre-determined routes 20 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
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
ODQ19 TLILIC0024 Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above) 40 Unit of competency
OCY68 TLIX0025 Maintain fuel storage and dispensing systems 25 Unit of competency
AVH58 TLIU1009 Monitor plant and equipment in an environmentally sustainable manner 20 Unit of competency
OBR35 TLIF0014 Monitor the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility) 35 Unit of competency
ODQ32 TLIC0022 Operate chemical and fuel tanker 70 Unit of competency
AVJ43 TLIF2018 Operate firefighting equipment 20 Unit of competency
AWN08 TLIC0003 Operate LP gas tanker 35 Unit of competency
ODQ09 TLIH0006 Plan and navigate routes 20 Unit of competency
AWM31 TLIE4025 Prepare and process transport documentation for dangerous goods 20 Unit of competency
OCY67 TLIX0026 Work in compliance with fuel storage and dispensing site requirements 25 Unit of competency
OCY66 TLIX0027 Work safely at a fuel storage and dispensing site 25 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BFE1 TLI40119 Certificate IV in Driving Operations Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BIS3 TLI40122 Certificate IV in Specialist Driving Operations Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR10430) DRIVING OPERATIONS - HEAVY RECOVERY DRIVER Traineeship

Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.

(TR10420) DRIVING OPERATIONS - TANKER DRIVER Traineeship

Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.