Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Specialist Driving Operations
Certificate IV in Specialist Driving Operations
TLI40121
BHH0
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
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.
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 |
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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.