Pre-Requisites

• Heavy rigid vehicle licences: you need a C class full or provisional licence held for at least 24 months

• You must provide a passed certificate for the knowledge test before you can take the practical driving assessment.

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The required skills to pass your assessment. 

• Communicate effectively with others when driving a commercial heavy rigid vehicle,

• Carry out pre-operational for the vehicle in the course of work activities.

• Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to the driving of a commercial heavy rigid vehicle.

• Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work,

• Complete documentation related to the driving of a commercial heavy rigid vehicle,

• Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol,

• Work collaboratively with others when driving a commercial heavy rigid vehicle,

• Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

• Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems, faults or malfunctions in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures.

• Implement contingency plans for unexpected events when driving a commercial heavy rigid vehicle,

• Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist when driving a commercial heavy rigid vehicle

• Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule,

• Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

• Apply fatigue management knowledge and techniques,

• Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others or damage to goods or equipment.

• Operate and adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures,

• Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards,

• Monitor and anticipate traffic hazards and take appropriate action, and

• Carry out pre-operational of the vehicle in the course of work activities.