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A Truck Driver operates heavy vehicles to transport goods. You might make local deliveries or transport freight over long distances. Truck Drivers might assist with loading and unloading and complete relevant paperwork before they leave and on arrival at a destination. You might have to conduct safety checks on your truck and ensure traffic laws and load limitations are adhered to.
Truck Drivers should be safe operators and able to work to a delivery schedule. It’s important that you can follow correct procedures and understand relevant transport laws. Truck Drivers often work on their own, but you may have to communicate clearly with colleagues during loading and unloading processes.
There are 2 courses available for people who want to become a Truck Driver.
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Do you need a commercial driver’s licence? The nationally recognised TLI21221 Certificate II in Driving Operations qualifies you for work as a taxi driver, courier, ride share driver, and other commercial driving occupations. During your course, you’ll learn how to carry out vehicle inspections and pre-work safety checks, safely shift materials around the vehicle, calculate mileage and fares, and apply fatigue management strategies. Choose electives that support licensing outcomes: taxi, light rigid, commercial vehicle operations. Enquire now for the list of study units, commercial vehicle licensing outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 12 months.
Learn how to safely drive and operate commercial vehicles with the TLI31222 Certificate III in Driving Operations. This nationally recognised qualification is the training requirement for most commercial vehicle licences in Australia including buses, coaches, tip trucks, line-haul and delivery vehicles, forestry vehicles, waste vehicles and more. During your studies you will learn how to drive in a range of traffic conditions, ensure the safety of your vehicle, and complete mandatory paperwork. You will also gain skills in driver awareness, fatigue management, and manual handling. Choose specialist electives that support licensing outcomes in your state or territory. Enquire now for the full list of study units, licensing electives (and their availability) and course openings in your area..
In Australia, a full time Truck Driver generally earns $1,050 per week ($54,600 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
There have been stable employment numbers in this industry over recent years. There are currently 137,200 people employed as a Truck Driver in Australia, compared to 135,400 five years ago. Truck Drivers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
A Certificate II in Driving Operations is an ideal qualification if you’re planning a career as a Truck Driver. You’ll cover a range of topics including fatigue management strategies, map reading and navigation, loading and unloading safety and completing relevant documentation. A Certificate III in Driving Operations may also be appropriate.
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Here are some potential career pathways within driving and transport. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Driving and Transport
Bus Driver
$1,050 weekly pay
Driving Instructor
$1,200 weekly pay
Forklift Driver
Fuel Tanker Driver
$1,340 weekly pay
HGV Driver
Monorail Operator
Tram Driver
Truck Driver
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