Qualification Outline

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22/07/2026 6:22 AM AWST

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Certificate III in Driving Operations

Certificate III in Driving Operations

Qualification
National Code:
TLI31221
State Code:
BHF1
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
2.00
Current Release Date
07/04/2022
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 07/04/2022 Current Approved
1.00 22/11/2021 Replaced Approved
Description

This is a qualification for those engaged in driving operation job roles within the transport and logistics industry.
It involves a defined range of skilled operations, usually within a range of broader related activities involving known routines, methods and procedures, with some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures and within known time constraints.
Job roles
Job roles and titles vary across different sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
bus driver
coach driver
concrete agitator driver
line haul driver
pickup and delivery driver
pilot vehicle driver
tip truck driver
waste vehicle driver.
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.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of Fifteen (15) units of competency comprising:
- five (5) core units listed below, plus
- one (1) driver awareness elective unit from the driver awareness elective units listed below, plus
- nine (9) general elective units.

Up to three (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 ∟ on TGA.
1. Core units

All five (5) core units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVJ44 TLIF2010 Apply fatigue management strategies 30 Unit of competency
OAA32 TLIB0002 Carry out vehicle inspection 20 Unit of competency
ODP67 TLIF0025 Follow work health and safety procedures 20 Unit of competency
AWN06 TLIC1051 Operate commercial vehicle 30 Unit of competency
ODP43 TLID0020 Shift materials safely using manual handling methods 20 Unit of competency
2. Driver awareness elective units

One (1) unit must be selected from the driver awareness elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AWM95 TLIC3036 Apply safe car driving behaviours 30 Unit of competency
AWM93 TLIC3037 Apply safe heavy vehicle driving behaviours 55 Unit of competency
3. General elective units

Up to nine (9) units may be selected from the elective units listed below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
ODP77 TLIF0021 Administer the implementation of fatigue management strategies 30 Unit of competency
BBB27 TLIF0005 Apply a fatigue risk management system 35 Unit of competency
AVJ45 TLIF2006 Apply accident-emergency procedures 20 Unit of competency
OBR16 TLIO0002 Apply and monitor workplace security procedures 40 Unit of competency
AVJ26 TLIF3091 Apply awareness of dangerous goods and hazardous materials requirements 15 Unit of competency
ODP85 TLIL0004 Apply conflict and grievance resolution strategies 35 Unit of competency
ODQ06 TLII0005 Apply customer service skills 20 Unit of competency
AVI87 TLIJ2001 Apply quality procedures 40 Unit of competency
ODP88 TLIJ0003 Apply quality systems 45 Unit of competency
AWM24 TLIF2012 Apply safe procedures when handling/transporting dangerous goods or explosives 30 Unit of competency
OAD31 UEGNSG141 Apply workplace health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the gas supply industry 18 Unit of competency
AVI61 TLIL4034 Arrange alternative passenger transport 16 Unit of competency
ODP84 TLIL0005 Assess and confirm customer transport requirements 35 Unit of competency
OAE00 UEGNSG622 Assess the operational capability of gas safety equipment on a delivery vehicle 36 Unit of competency
ODP53 TLIE0008 Calculate mass, area and quantify dimensions 15 Unit of competency
OAA38 TLID0002 Care for livestock in transit 30 Unit of competency
ODP51 TLIE0009 Carry out basic workplace calculations 20 Unit of competency
AVK81 TLIB2001 Check and assess operational capabilities of equipment 40 Unit of competency
ODQ27 TLIA0026 Check and control records and documentation 20 Unit of competency
AWN23 TLIB2073 Clean road tankers 40 Unit of competency
ODP55 TLIB0015 Clean transportation units and facilities for passenger use 32 Unit of competency
ODQ29 TLIB0016 Clean up plant, equipment and worksite 12 Unit of competency
AWM33 TLIE3028 Complete a work diary in the road transport industry 10 Unit of competency
AWL88 TLIL2060 Complete induction to the transport industry 5 Unit of competency
OBR37 TLIA0004 Complete receival and despatch documentation 40 Unit of competency
AVI79 TLIL2008 Complete routine administrative tasks 10 Unit of competency
ODP81 TLIL0007 Complete workplace induction procedures 25 Unit of competency
AVI19 TLIP2024 Conduct financial transactions 20 Unit of competency
ODQ33 TLIF0022 Conduct housekeeping activities 20 Unit of competency
AWM68 TLID2022 Conduct weighbridge operations 20 Unit of competency
OBR34 TLIA0005 Connect and disconnect reefer units 40 Unit of competency
OBR41 TLIE0003 Consolidate manifest documentation 20 Unit of competency
AWM21 TLIF3060 Control traffic as a pilot vehicle operator 15 Unit of competency
AVJ34 TLIF3013 Coordinate breakdowns and emergencies 30 Unit of competency
OAE97 MSMPMC322 Deliver concrete to site 30 Unit of competency
AWN12 TLIB3016 De-rig, pack and store tools and equipment 10 Unit of competency
ODQ03 TLIF0024 Develop and maintain a safe workplace 50 Unit of competency
ODP64 TLIC0012 Drive a heavy vehicle through hazardous alpine areas 35 Unit of competency
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
AVJ42 TLIF2019 Ensure a safe on-board passenger and working environment 24 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
AWM37 TLIE3016 Estimate/calculate load shifting requirements for a mobile crane 20 Unit of competency
OBR20 TLIO0003 Follow security procedures when working with goods and cargo 40 Unit of competency
AVI32 TLIO1002 Follow security procedures when working with passengers and personnel 40 Unit of competency
AWM62 TLID3015 Identify and label explosives/dangerous goods 20 Unit of competency
OBO56 CPPWMT3003 Identify and respond to hazards and emergencies in waste management 30 Unit of competency
ODQ10 TLIH0004 Identify major roads, services and attractions 40 Unit of competency
AWL25 TLIU3015 Identify wastes and hazards in the waste management industry 20 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
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
OAE42 TLILIC0003 Licence to operate a forklift truck 40 Unit of competency
ODQ19 TLILIC0024 Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above) 40 Unit of competency
AWL74 TLILIC0001 Licence to transport dangerous goods by road 55 Unit of competency
AWM55 TLID3036 Lift and move load using a mobile crane 40 Unit of competency
ODQ14 TLID0014 Load and unload explosives/dangerous goods 30 Unit of competency
ODQ13 TLID0015 Load and unload goods/cargo 30 Unit of competency
OAB53 TLID0001 Load and unload vehicles carrying special loads 20 Unit of competency
AWN14 TLIB3014 Load and unload wheeled or tracked crane 20 Unit of competency
OAD32 UEGNSG614 Load, unload, exchange and connect LPG cylinders 72 Unit of competency
OCY90 TLIB0012 Maintain and use hand tools 20 Unit of competency
OBR33 TLIA0013 Maintain container and freight records 20 Unit of competency
AVI17 TLIP2032 Maintain petty cash account 10 Unit of competency
AVI29 TLIO3012 Manage disruptive and/or unlawful behaviour 20 Unit of competency
ODQ20 TLIF0026 Manage in-vehicle technology distractions 20 Unit of competency
AUZ56 HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment 35 Unit of competency
AVI65 TLIL4009 Manage personal work priorities and professional development 50 Unit of competency
AVH58 TLIU1009 Monitor plant and equipment in an environmentally sustainable manner 20 Unit of competency
ODQ30 TLIA0029 Monitor temperature controlled stock 20 Unit of competency
OBR35 TLIF0014 Monitor the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility) 35 Unit of competency
OBR14 TLID0006 Move materials mechanically using automated equipment 40 Unit of competency
AWM56 TLID3035 Operate a boom type elevating work platform 30 Unit of competency
ODP44 TLIC0017 Operate a concrete agitator 40 Unit of competency
ODP96 TLID0016 Operate a forklift 35 Unit of competency
AWM89 TLIC3083 Operate a front lift mobile compaction/collection vehicle 25 Unit of competency
AWM86 TLIC3084 Operate a lift on/lift off collection vehicle 25 Unit of competency
AWM85 TLIC3085 Operate a liquid waste collection vehicle 25 Unit of competency
AWM83 TLIC3086 Operate a multi-lift collection vehicle 25 Unit of competency
AWM84 TLIC3087 Operate a rear loading mobile compaction/collection vehicle 25 Unit of competency
AWM81 TLIC3088 Operate a roll on/roll off collection vehicle 25 Unit of competency
AWM82 TLIC3089 Operate a side loading mobile compaction/collection vehicle 25 Unit of competency
ODP60 TLIC0018 Operate a tip truck 35 Unit of competency
OCY80 TLID0012 Operate a vehicle-mounted loading crane 40 Unit of competency
ODQ31 TLIC0021 Operate car carrier vehicle 40 Unit of competency
AWM91 TLIC3042 Operate coach/bus 35 Unit of competency
OCQ43 CPCCON3054 Operate concrete agitator trucks 32 Unit of competency
ODP41 TLID0017 Operate container side lifter 40 Unit of competency
AVJ43 TLIF2018 Operate firefighting equipment 20 Unit of competency
ODQ16 TLIC0023 Operate four wheel drive vehicle 40 Unit of competency
AWN00 TLIC2049 Operate heavy vehicle on unsealed roads 20 Unit of competency
AWM67 TLID2045 Operate specialised light load shifting equipment 40 Unit of competency
OBR19 TLID0007 Operate specialised load shifting equipment 40 Unit of competency
AWM90 TLIC3063 Operate vehicle carrying special loads 40 Unit of competency
AWL24 TLIU3014 Operate vehicle in an environmentally sustainable manner 5 Unit of competency
AVJ69 TLIE1003 Participate in basic workplace communication 40 Unit of competency
AVH55 TLIU2012 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 20 Unit of competency
AWM96 TLIC3010 Pilot or escort oversized and/or overmassed loads 20 Unit of competency
AWM45 TLID4032 Plan and conduct specialised lift 40 Unit of competency
ODQ09 TLIH0006 Plan and navigate routes 20 Unit of competency
AVI18 TLIP2029 Prepare and process financial documents 30 Unit of competency
AWM65 TLID2047 Prepare cargo for transfer with slings 30 Unit of competency
ODP95 TLID0018 Prepare for transport of dangerous goods 40 Unit of competency
OAD28 UEGNSG005 Prepare to work in the gas industry 18 Unit of competency
AWM40 TLIE3004 Prepare workplace documents 20 Unit of competency
OBQ95 TLIA0017 Process receipt and delivery of containers and cargo 40 Unit of competency
OAA36 TLIE0002 Process workplace documentation 20 Unit of competency
AWM02 TLII3003 Provide customer service in transport vehicles/vessels 20 Unit of competency
AVI93 TLII3009 Provide on-board services to customers 20 Unit of competency
ODX70 TLIO0005 Provide revenue protection measures 10 Unit of competency
AWL99 TLII3010 Provide travel information to customers 40 Unit of competency
OBO57 CPPWMT3006 Receive, transfer and dispatch waste 50 Unit of competency
AWM57 TLID3031 Rig load 40 Unit of competency
AWL94 TLIJ3005 Sample, inspect and test products to specifications 20 Unit of competency
ODP94 TLID0019 Shift loads using manually-operated equipment 20 Unit of competency
ODP93 TLID0021 Store and handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances 20 Unit of competency
OBR50 TLIA0018 Transfer cargo 40 Unit of competency
OCR69 FWPCOT3315 Transport forestry logs using trucks 70 Unit of competency
AVK04 TLIC3011 Transport passengers with disabilities 40 Unit of competency
OAA35 TLIO0001 Undertake emergency response action to a security threat 20 Unit of competency
AWN13 TLIB3015 Undertake site inspection 20 Unit of competency
OAA31 TLIB0003 Use and maintain minor mechanical equipment 20 Unit of competency
OBR21 TLID0011 Use bulk transfer equipment (dry) 40 Unit of competency
AVJ66 TLIE2007 Use communications systems 20 Unit of competency
AVI82 TLIK2010 Use infotechnology devices in the workplace 40 Unit of competency
AWM39 TLIE3009 Use pilot and escort communication 20 Unit of competency
AWM61 TLID3023 Use specialised liquid bulk gas transfer equipment 40 Unit of competency
AWM60 TLID3024 Use specialised liquid bulk transfer equipment (gravity/pressurised) 40 Unit of competency
AVJ60 TLIE3021 Work and communicate effectively with others 20 Unit of competency
ODP89 TLIG0003 Work effectively with others in a team 35 Unit of competency
AVI99 TLIG2007 Work in a socially diverse environment 20 Unit of competency
AWM18 TLIF3015 Work safely as a non-electrical licensed worker near electrical assets 30 Unit of competency
OBW40 RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights 16 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AZR3 TLI31216 Certificate III in Driving Operations Qualification
BFD2 TLI30419 Certificate III in Waste Driving Operations Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BHV7 TLI31222 Certificate III in Driving Operations Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR10610) DRIVING OPERATIONS (LEVEL 3) Traineeship

(TR10650) WASTE COLLECTION DRIVER (LEVEL 3) Traineeship

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