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Heavy Vehicle Driving Operations Skill Set

Heavy Vehicle Driving Operations Skill Set

State ID AE871

Gain the skills and knowledge to prepare for your 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.

Please note: Our HR truck training and assessment is conducted in a vehicle with a synchromesh gearbox. This means your licence will have a ‘B’ restriction, allowing you to drive HR vehicles with automatic or synchromesh gearboxes only.

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students and lecturer with training truck

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 | Derby | Fitzroy Crossing | Halls Creek | Karratha | Newman | Pundulmurra (South Hedland) | Tom Price

When Semester 1, 2026 | Semester 2, 2026

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 of the skillset, students will be able to attempt their PDA to obtain their HR-B licence, allowing you to drive HR vehicles with automatic or synchromesh gearboxes only. 

Important information

Select your preferred campus and apply

Semester 1, 2026

Details

When 11 - 29 May, 2026
Where Karratha
How On Campus

Course fees

Please select some elective units below to see the indicative fee for this course.

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General Concession Resource
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 Concession Resource
Drive heavy rigid vehicle
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Our estimated fees are based on:

  • Full time study in 2026.
  • 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

When 11 - 27 February, 2026
Where Pundulmurra (South Hedland)
How On Campus

Course fees

Please select some elective units below to see the indicative fee for this course.

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General Concession Resource
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 Concession Resource
Drive heavy rigid vehicle
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Our estimated fees are based on:

  • Full time study in 2026.
  • 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

When 3 - 27 February, 2026
Where Broome
How On Campus

Course fees

Please select some elective units below to see the indicative fee for this course.

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General Concession Resource
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 Concession Resource
Drive heavy rigid vehicle
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Our estimated fees are based on:

  • Full time study in 2026.
  • 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

When 21 April - 21 May, 2026
Where Halls Creek
How On Campus

Course fees

Please select some elective units below to see the indicative fee for this course.

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General Concession Resource
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 Concession Resource
Drive heavy rigid vehicle
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Our estimated fees are based on:

  • Full time study in 2026.
  • 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.

Semester 2, 2026

Details

When 19 October - 5 November, 2026
Where Newman
How On Campus

Course fees

Please select some elective units below to see the indicative fee for this course.

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General Concession Resource
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 Concession Resource
Drive heavy rigid vehicle
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Our estimated fees are based on:

  • Full time study in 2026.
  • 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

When 2 - 20 November, 2026
Where Pundulmurra (South Hedland)
How On Campus

Course fees

Please select some elective units below to see the indicative fee for this course.

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General Concession Resource
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 Concession Resource
Drive heavy rigid vehicle
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Our estimated fees are based on:

  • Full time study in 2026.
  • 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

When 27 July - 14 August, 2026
Where Tom Price
How On Campus

Course fees

Please select some elective units below to see the indicative fee for this course.

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General Concession Resource
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 Concession Resource
Drive heavy rigid vehicle
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Our estimated fees are based on:

  • Full time study in 2026.
  • 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

When 28 July - 27 August, 2026
Where Derby
How On Campus

Course fees

Please select some elective units below to see the indicative fee for this course.

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General Concession Resource
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 Concession Resource
Drive heavy rigid vehicle
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Our estimated fees are based on:

  • Full time study in 2026.
  • 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

When 13 October - 12 November, 2026
Where Fitzroy Crossing
How On Campus

Course fees

Please select some elective units below to see the indicative fee for this course.

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General Concession Resource
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 Concession Resource
Drive heavy rigid vehicle
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Our estimated fees are based on:

  • Full time study in 2026.
  • 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.

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