Medium Rigid (MR) – Auto Licence NRT (TLILIC2015)

Vehicle type:

This licensing course is for any 2-axle rigid vehicle greater than 8 tonnes GVM.

Delivery:

• Course Format: HV courses run full-day at a 1:2 ratio. If only one student attends, it becomes a shorter 1:1 session.

  Premium 1:1 Option: A full-day 1:1 premium course is available. Call 03 9330 2789 to book.

• Delivery Method - Face-to-face (theory and practical)
• All course study materials will be issued at the time of booking
• Students are required to complete the pre-reading study materials prior to attending the course, as a knowledge assessment will be conducted
• Access to internet, smart phone, tablet or laptop for pre-course work
• MR vehicle is supplied

Course Content:

Theory review

• Driving hazards and related defensive driving techniques
• Efficient driving techniques
• Engine power management and safe driving strategies
• Vehicle controls, instruments and indicators, and their use
• Vehicle handling procedures
• Pre-operational checks carried out on the vehicle and related action
• Relevant state/territory driver licensing authority road rules, regulations, permit and licence requirements.

Practical

• Pre-start checks
• Cabin drill
• Load restraint
• Skill manoeuvres/reversing

Nationally Recognised Training:

In addition to getting a Medium Rigid licence to operate this type of vehicle in Victoria, you may enroll in the unit TLILIC2015 – Licence to drive a medium rigid vehicle to obtain a Statement of Attainment upon successful completion of your course. 

By undertaking Nationally Recognised Training (NRT) you will need to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI) that gives you access to your online USI account that contains all your nationally recognised training records. The main benefit of the USI is that you will have easy access to your training records and results throughout your life.

Qualification pathways: 

This unit of competency can contribute to Certificate qualifications from the Transport and Logistics Training Package.

Prerequisites and entry requirements:

To obtain a medium rigid licence the following criteria apply:

• Current valid Australian motor vehicle driver licence. Candidates must have held an Australian car driver licence for at least 12 months.
• Communication skills at a level to communicate with other road users.
• Must meet VicRoads eligibility requirements.
• Provide evidence of identity as required by VicRoads.
• Applicants must be aged 18 years or older
• Be able to pass a VicRoads eyesight test
• Participants will also need to have the physical capacity to undertake the practical training and assessment components of the unit (for example getting in and out of a heavy vehicle, sitting in a truck for the duration of training and assessment).
• Have basic English, literacy and numeracy skills at a level sufficient to read and interpret VicRoads guidelines, traffic rules, signages and workplace documentation. You will be required to complete a language, literacy, numeracy and digital assessment to assess their capacity to meet unit requirements as part of the enrolment process