Duration

Program is conducted over 1 day

Training consists of theory training and Secure Cargo assessment, followed by on & off road training. Once deemed satisfactory the VicRoads Licence assessment will be conducted as per VicRoads regulations.

Trainer / Student Ratio

1:1 (maximum)

Participants must:

• Hold a current Victorian Motor Car Licence.
• Have held their car licence for a minimum of 12 months.
• Provide primary and secondary proof of identification prior to course commencement.
• Eyesight test conducted by Aust-Link.
• Must notify staff of any medical conditions/medication taken.
• Purchase and be familiar with the Vic Roads Bus and Truck Driver handbook.
• Be able to drive a car fitted with a manual transmission.

Participant must provide a Medium Rigid Vehicle conforming to Vic Roads licence testing requirements. This checklist can be obtained from the Aust-Link office.

Handbook

• Bus & Trucks Handbook Download

• Road Law
• Off-Road Training
• Load Restraint
• Pre Operational Checks/cabin checks
• Observations
• Starting/stopping sequence
• City/Highway driving
• Turning and handling
• 90 degree turns
• Reversing
• Systems of vehicle control/braking distances
• Lane management/following distances
• Maintaining safe speed/safe group
• MR licence testing

Please note training is for a minimum of 2 Days, which consists of training and assessment. If further training is required additional arrangements must be made with Aust-Link staff. Aust-Link will issue a Statement of Attainment to successful participant on completion of this course.

This training may be delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government subsidised funding for eligible applicants.
Please note: Student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
Course Fees are to be paid in full at the time of booking to secure a position in the course.
Bookings cancellation and refunds, refer to Aust-Link refund policy