Light
Medium
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Truck Licence
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LIGHT RIGID
Bus or Truck Licence
MEDIUM RIGID
Versatile Truck Licence
HEAVY RIGID
Auto, Sync & Non Sync
Truck Licence Training & Courses
Be Transport Industry Ready
VicRoads Accredited
You’re probably aware that in Melbourne and wider Victoria there are opportunities in the lucrative the transport industry. If you want to play a significant role in the evolution of such a versatile industry, you’ll need to a truck licence which gives you the necessary skills and qualifications. We all have to start somewhere, and you can begin your new career by receiving the required training.
At COVE Training, we offer a range of comprehensive truck licence courses to help you land your dream job in the transport industry. Our truck training courses include HR, MR and LR Licences. Our large variety of truck driving courses in Melbourne will equip you with the skills you need to apply for jobs with confidence. To achieve this we offer flexible lessons because we know that everybody’s schedules are different.
You don’t need to be a genius to be a truck driver, however you do need to possess qualities such as attention to detail, safety knowledge and professional driving techniques. Manoeuvring a large vehicle isn’t as easy as you might think no matter how long you’ve held a driving licence, and that’s why we’re here to help you get on the road.
But why should you choose the courses we offer?
- Most of our courses are short and can be completed within one to two days. A truck licence from COVE will prepare you for work in the transport or construction industries.
- Comprehensive learning – Our truck driving courses in Melbourne are indeed rather short, but they are still comprehensive to ensure you learn the skills you need. You definitely can’t just jump into a truck and drive away safely, but you will be able to once you’ve completed your training with us.
- We’re the number one choice in the Melbourne, Dandenong and Seaford areas – We are a registered training organisation (RTO) and our truck licence courses are accredited with VicRoads. Our success is dependent on your bright future.
All it takes is one or two of your days to take the first step on the ladder to your new job in the Melbourne transport of construction industry.
Don’t Hold Yourself Back
If you require a truck licence in Melbourne to be a success in the construction or transport sector, we are here to help. We’ve enabled thousands of people just like you make their way into a lucrative industry, and we continually develop our training techniques to ensure we are the best. Contact one of our friendly team today to find out which course is most suited for you.
Call (03) 8773 9000 today for more truck licence course details. Or send us an email and we will response to your enquiry today.
(RTO) No. 21386
Choose The Best Training Organisation
At COVE Training, we are proud of our reputation as one of Victoria’s leading truck training providers. We will do everything within our power to equip you with the skills you need to have a successful career in the transport industry. If you want to establish yourself as a true professional in the transport, logistics or even the construction industry, reach out to us and take a positive step forward today. Call 03 8773 9000 or contact us for more information. (RTO No. 21386)
Duration
1 Day or 1.5 Days
Locations
Dandenong & Seaford
Cost
Courses Start at $600.00
To Successfully Complete Your Truck Licence
You Must Be Able To Demonstrate The Following Skills
To obtain a truck licence the candidate must:
- Anticipate and monitor traffic hazards and take appropriate action
- Apply precautions and the required action to eliminate, minimise or control identified hazards
- Be able to apply relevant procedures that reflect legislative requirements
- Communicate effectively with others
- Negotiate a range of complex traffic infrastructure (such as roundabouts, traffic lights, stalemate intersections, railway level crossings)
- Read and interpret the relevant instructions, procedures, information and signs
Carrying out pre-operational vehicle checks including:
- Check and top up fluid levels
- Being able to check your brakes
- Checking the operation of vehicle lights and indicators
- Monitoring and checking tyre pressures
- Doing a visual check of the vehicle
Correct handling of the vehicle including:
- Accelerating and braking your vehicle
- Managing engine performance
- the operating of vehicle controls, instruments and indicators
- Positioning and stopping a vehicle
- Reversing a vehicle
- Starting a vehicle
- Steering and manoeuvring a vehicle
- Using defensive driving techniques
A Truck Licence Means More Opportunities
You must be able to demonstrate the following knowledge:
- Driving hazards and related defensive driving techniques
- Efficient driving techniques
- Vehicle engine power management and safe driving strategies
- Light, medium or heavy rigid vehicle controls, instruments and indicators, and their use
- Light, medium or heavy vehicle handling procedures
- Pre-operational checks carried out on vehicle and related action
- Knowledge of the relevant state/territory driver licensing authority road rules, regulations, permit and licence requirements
Skills and Knowledge Required
To complete a Truck Licence Course
Drive a light, medium or heavy rigid vehicle
- A light, medium or heavy rigid vehicle is started, steered, manoeuvred, positioned and stopped in accordance with traffic regulations, manufacturer instructions and relevant vehicle handling procedures
- Engine power is managed to ensure efficiency and performance, and to minimise engine and transmission damage
- Braking system of a light, medium or heavy rigid vehicle is managed and operated efficiently to ensure effective control of vehicle under all conditions
- Driving hazards are identified and/or anticipated and avoided or controlled through defensive driving
- A light, medium or heavy rigid vehicle is driven in reverse, maintaining visibility and achieving accurate positioning
- A light, medium or heavy rigid vehicle is parked, shutdown and safely secured in accordance with traffic regulations
- The load is safely and effectively restrained
Monitor traffic and road conditions
- Traffic and road conditions are constantly monitored and acted on to enable safe operation and to ensure no injury to people or damage to property, equipment, loads and facilities
- Interaction with other road users is conducted courteously in accordance with road rules to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow
Monitor and maintain vehicle performance
- Vehicle performance is maintained through pre-operational inspections and vehicle checks
- Appropriate signage, lights and equipment are checked for operational effectiveness and for conformity to prescribed traffic regulations
TRUCK LICENCE COURSES BY COVE
Career Advancement By Learning
Truck Licence, Forklift Licence, Excavator Licence and much, much more
Light Rigid Licence - Truck or Bus
The light rigid licence is designed to improve your driving skills and knowledge. This training course is for a truck or 22 seater bus licence.
MR Licence
The MR Licence course has been custom designed to develop vital driving skills and knowledge necessary to successfully gaining your medium rigid licence.
HR Licence - Auto, Sync & Non Sync
The heavy rigid course has been custom designed to develop vital driving skills and knowledge necessary to successfully gaining your HR licence.
Heavy Combination Truck Licence
This course has been designed with the serious truck driver in mind. Your driving skills and knowledge will be tested to successfully gain your HC licence.
Further Information
All applicants will be required to complete VicRoads paperwork and complete an eyesight test.
Applicants on medication may require a medical clearance from VicRoads.
Clearance from VicRoads is required prior to the commencement of all training and assessment.
All applicants are encouraged to purchase a copy of the ‘Victorian Bus and Truck Drivers Handbook’ in order to complete their knowledge assessment, this can be purchased through COVE Training for $15 OR a PDF version can be downloaded here.
All applicants are required to sit and successfully pass the VicRoads knowledge assessment prior to any training and assessment. Our truck training and testing is conducted from the Seaford office.
Knowledge of how to drive a manual car is a recommended requirement for these licence types.
Links For Truck Licence Info
Thinking of A Traffic Management Course
Here’s some of the things you need to know to implement a Traffic Management Plan:
- Site and equipment safety requirements
- State and territory traffic management legislation
- Requirements set down by the Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices
- Potential hazards
- Traffic controlling
- Traffic Management Plans
- Basic signalling
- Signs and devices
- Radio operations
- Equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations
- Operational, maintenance and basic diagnostic procedures
- Site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities
- Processes for the calculation of travel speed
- Quality requirements
- Civil construction terminology
- JSAs/Safe work method statement
For more information about Traffic Management Courses contact COVE
