OZY RTO (RTO 45677offers the nationally recognised TLILIC2016 Licence to drive a heavy rigid vehicle (Release 2) with high quality course materials and premier student support. We deliver training that is customised to meet the needs of our students, the transport and logistics industry, and employers.
Where can it take your career?
The TLILIC2016 Licence to drive a heavy rigid vehicle is the latest nationally accredited qualification designed for students who want to achieve success in the transport and logistics industry.
This course is perfect for learners who want to drive:
- Trucks and buses with a GVM more than eight tonnes, and three or more axles;
- Any towed trailer must not weigh more than nine tonnes GVM;
- Bendy buses. Even though these vehicles are articulated, they’re treated as rigid vehicles.
How is the course delivered?
Training is delivered via distance self-paced learning and face to face training and assessment.
Course Duration: This course is designed to be completed within up to 2 days plus 15 hours of pre-course learning.
Expected Study Hours: Typical learners are expected to spend up to 30 hours depending on existing knowledge, skills, and experience.
Note: Please read OZY RTO Student Handbook and other policies and procedures including Refund Policy, Complaints and Appeals Policy, RPL Procedure prior to enrolling.
What will you learn in the TLILIC2016 Unit?
This unit will teach you the essential skills and knowledge required to obtain a licence to drive a heavy rigid vehicle. Among others, you will learn to:
- Drive a heavy rigid vehicle
- Monitor traffic and road conditions
- Monitor and maintain vehicle performance
How is the course structured?
All learners will be assessed through a combination of:
- Trainer demonstration + return demonstration
- Scenario-based assessments
- Practical skills demonstration assessments
- Questioning – Written or Verbal
What are the entry requirements?
There are no formal pre-requisite requirements for this unit of competency according to the training package requirements. However, OZY RTO training and assessment delivery strategy requires that prior to the course, learners meet the following requirements:
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- currently hold, and have held a class C licence, (except a learner licence) or equivalent for two years or more. (Any time you’ve spent on a P1 licence counts, but you can’t practice driving an HR vehicle, or upgrade to an HR licence until you hold a P2 or full class C licence)
- Have gone to a Service NSW service centre in person and:
- Provided a completed Licence Application form
- Provided acceptable proof of identity
- Passed an eyesight test (unless exempt)
- Provided a medical assessment report (if applicable)
- Passed the knowledge test for the heavy rigid vehicle licence
- Paid the appropriate fee.
- Been issued with a Heavy Vehicle HVCBA Learner’s Logbook, and the Guide to Heavy Vehicle Competency Based Assessment publication.
In addition, to ensure the applicant is legal to drive on the road before conducting each training course session the Trainer visually checks and verifies the applicant’s details including an eligibility check on HVCORS
- The Applicant holds a current Australian Driver Licence and is recognisably the person depicted on the licence
- The Applicant is wearing glasses or contact lenses, if required
- The Applicant is not in contravention of any licence condition
- An eligibility check is completed on HVCORS and the Applicant is eligible to do HVCBA
Learner Logbook
- Has not expired (check date printed on side of front cover)
- Is for the correct licence class the Applicant is attempting
- Has been issued to the Applicant and signed by the Service NSW representative
- The Applicant’s signature is the same on both the Learner’s Logbook and driver licence.
Important Notes
- The Trainer/Assessor will NOT conduct the training course or assessments if:
- the Applicant does not bring his / her current Logbook and photo driver licence to each session
- Assessments cannot be conducted for a person who holds a Class C Learner Licence regardless of whether or not it is endorsed with a condition to learn to drive a heavy vehicle.
Numeracy and Literacy
Language, literacy and numeracy requirements are needed to undertake this course. Specifically, students need the ability to:
- Use literacy and numeracy skills as required to read, interpret and adhere to relevant state/territory driver licensing authority road rules, regulations, permit and licence requirements
An Entry requirement of at least Year 10 English or equivalent is required.
The successful completion of the knowledge test required prior to commencement of this course as well as the successful completion of a Pre-Enrolment Assessment Form demonstrates that the learner has the Numeracy and Literacy skills required to undertake the course.
Physical attributes requirements
The unit of competency that this strategy applies to specifies that students must, be able to drive a heavy rigid vehicle safely.
Therefore, prospective students need to have the physical attributes to be able to:
- Monitor and anticipate the movement of traffic.
- Operate vehicle controls.
Prospective students must have advised Roads and Maritime Services and had their medical fitness to drive assessed if they have experienced –
- A change in their eyesight
- A change in their visual aids used when driving
- Blackouts, fainting or other sudden periods of unconsciousness
- Vision problems
- Heart disease or stroke
- Epilepsy
- Sleep disorders
- Diabetes
- Psychiatric disorders
- Neurological disorders
- Age-related decline
- Disability
Candidates with a serious disability are not eligible to complete this unit. In these cases, applicants are advised that they must complete a Heavy Vehicle DART Disability Driving test. (Not offered by OZY RTO)
Resources Required
As well as passing the RMS Heavy Rigid Knowledge Test and obtaining the logbook, which they are required to bring with them to their course learners are also required to obtain and wear safety boots during their course. They are also required to bring their current photographic licence with them.
What are the resources needed to complete the course?
To support you in your new course with OZY RTO, we will provide:
- Reading Materials and Assessment Workbook
- High Visibility Safety Vest
- A heavy rigid vehicle that meets NSW licensing requirements to be used for Training and Assessment of a Heavy Rigid Vehicle License according to the HVCBA Scheme.
Students are required to obtain and wear safety boots during the course.
Licensing, Legislative, Regulatory or Certification Considerations
The primary legislative requirements applicable to this unit of competency are state/territory legislation in relation to road use and driver licensing.
This unit addresses the knowledge and skills necessary for the granting of a Multi-Combination Driver Licence.
Being awarded this unit of competency is a necessary requirement to obtain a Heavy Rigid Driver Licence but is only one of several criteria. Prospective licence applicants should check with the state/territory driver licensing authority for other criteria (such as licence tenure and medical fitness) to confirm other eligibility requirements before undertaking training and/or assessment.
In NSW to apply for an HR(Heavy Rigid) licence, candidate’s must:
- Have held a class C licence, (except a learner licence) or equivalent for two years or more. Any time you’ve spent on a P1 licence counts, but you can’t practice to drive an HR vehicle, or upgrade to an HR licence until you hold a P2 or full class C licence
- Pass the HR knowledge test
- Pass an eyesight test
- Successfully complete HVCBA, or pass a Roads and Maritime driving test.
Maintaining currency is a must, and renewal of the licence is required every three (3) years.
What are the course fees?
- 2-Day Course: Only $1,129.00 Upfront! (for Intermediate students applying for HR with Manual Gearbox)
If you are an intermediate student applying for HR with Automatic Gearbox or an Advanced student applying for HR with Manual Gearbox, please contact OZY RTO for more information.
Please see Fees and Refunds Policy for more information.
What are the Qualification Pathways?
Learners may also consider additional training to complement their skills with the following units:
- TLILIC3017 – Licence to drive a heavy combination vehicle
- TLILIC3018 – Licence to drive a multi-combination vehicle
Is Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) available?
Due to the high risk nature of this unit and licensing requirements all learners must complete the unit via the Learning and Assessment Pathway.
Please read OZY RTO Student Handbook and other policies and procedures including Refund Policy, Complaints and Appeals Policy, RPL Procedure prior to enrolling.