Heavy Vehicle Driving Operations Skill Set
Kickstart your driving career with a heavy vehicle licence.
Gain the essential knowledge and hands-on training needed to operate a heavy rigid (HR) vehicle. This short course covers both theory and practical driving instruction to help you get licensed and job-ready.
This course is fee free* for residents of Western Australia. Some eligibility conditions apply for the fee free training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information. *Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the fee free training.
Overview
Campus Broome | Pundulmurra (South Hedland)
When Semester 1, 2025
Study Mode On Campus
Drive your career forward in the road transport industry.
Whether you're just starting out or building on existing skills, this course can help open doors to new job opportunities.
This skill set is course fee-free for eligible students!*
*Additional fees may apply for Department of Transport and WorkSafe licensing.
Students will gain the theoretical knowledge and practical driving instruction required to operate a Heavy Rigid (HR) vehicle in WA. Training will be delivered in a variety of conditions and locations, guided by qualified, experienced instructors.
Upon successful completion, students will obtain a licence for HR class vehicles—and may also be eligible to apply for a forklift (LF) licence.
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Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| TLIA1001 Secure cargo | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TLIB0002 Carry out vehicle inspection | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TLID0015 Load and unload goods/cargo | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TLIF0009 Ensure the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TLIF0025 Follow work health and safety procedures | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TLIF2010 Apply fatigue management strategies | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TLILIC0003 Licence to operate a forklift truck | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Additional fees:
Forklift Worksafe Fee - $90.00
Dot Fee - $83.00
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2025.
- All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| TLIA1001 Secure cargo | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TLIB0002 Carry out vehicle inspection | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TLID0015 Load and unload goods/cargo | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TLIF0009 Ensure the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility) | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TLIF0025 Follow work health and safety procedures | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TLIF2010 Apply fatigue management strategies | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| TLILIC0003 Licence to operate a forklift truck | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Additional fees:
Forklift Worksafe Fee - $90.00
Dot Fee - $83.00
Our estimated fees are based on:
- Full time study in 2025.
- All units required to gain this qualification. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course.
- For more information regarding eligibility and fees, please visit the DTWD website.
These fees are estimates only and depend on your eligibility for government funding, concession rates, the units you have already completed or seek to be recognised under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional resource, material and/or equipment costs may apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page for more information, including on consumer rights.