Heavy Freight Driver

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Areas Of Interest:   Truck & Bus Driving
Certificate Level:  Certificate III
Certificate Name:  Certificate III in Driving Operations
Certificate Description:  Heavy Freight Drivers assemble, load, secure and unload multi axle vehicles, transport goods and materials and perform routine vehicle inspections and maintenance.
Code:  TLI31216
Work Type:  Practical & Manual

Skills & Knowledge you will learn

Shift materials safely using manual handling methods
Carry out basic workplace calculations
Follow work health and safety procedures
Apply fatigue management strategies
Interpret road maps and navigate pre-determined routes
Complete workplace orientation/induction procedures
Licence to drive a heavy rigid vehicle OR
Licence to drive heavy combination vehicle
Secure cargo
Carry out vehicle inspection
Load and unload goods/cargo
Process workplace documentation
Apply chain of responsibility legislation, regulations and workplace procedures
Apply accident-emergency procedures
Apply customer service skills
Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances
Use infotechnology devices in the workplace
Follow security procedures when working with goods and cargo
Work effectively with others