TLIC4006 Drive Multi-Combination Vehicle
RTO Number 40556
The vehicle I want to drive
Rigid
Yes
Number of Axles
3 or more
GVM
Any towed trailer
with GVM of more
than 9 tonnes
Course
TLIC4006 – Drive multi-combination vehicle
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to drive a multi-combination vehicle safely, including systematic and efficient control of all vehicle functions, coupling and uncoupling of dollies, monitoring of traffic and road conditions, management of vehicle condition and performance, and effective management of hazardous situations.
Driving must be carried out in accordance with relevant state/territory road and traffic authority licence requirements and regulations for multi-combination vehicles.
Student requirements for this course:
- You must hold a current Qld HR or HC licence.
- Whilst you can undertake a MC Course at any time after obtaining a HR or HC Licence, The Department of Transport and Main Roads will not issue you with an MC Licence until you have held your HR or HC for a continuous period of 12 months.
- If you are upgrading from a HR licence you will be required to do an “in house” driving assessment in a HC vehicle before progressing on to the MC Assessment.
- If you are upgrading from a HC licence but have not driven a HC for some time then you may require some refreshing training in a HC vehicle before progressing on to the MC Assessment.
- If you need to lift a gearbox restriction off your licence to obtain an open licence, then there maybe additional costs depending on your driving ability and how you progress through your course.
Course Information
- We run courses on a regular basis – 7 days per week.
- Sundays by appointment.
- Theory component of the course is delivered in a classroom environment, prior to any practical driving.
- Theory sessions normally commence at 8 am and finish mid pm.
- The practical training is organised by arrangement with the trainee and as it is conducted on a one-to-one basis, it can be started as early as 6 m
- You must successfully complete the formal training (theory) and the practical training before a Statement of Attainment can be issued.
Availability
Practical training is available from Kallangur, QLD
Our Multi Combination Driving Course Covers:
- Understand the theory behind the safe operation of a Multi Combination Vehicle, including OHS issues
- Know your vehicle
- Knowledge of the Road Laws
- Coupling and Uncoupling of Dollies
- Trailer Craft
- Defensive Driving
- Effective management of hazardous situations
- Monitoring of traffic and road conditions
- Reversing
- Slow Speed Maneuvering
- Management of vehicle condition and performance – Fuel Efficiency and minimise emissions
- City and Highway Driving
- Legal Requirements
- Axle weights
- Load security
- Wheels Tracking Turning and Handling
- Fatigue Management and Work Diaries
- Route Planning
- Conduct a detailed pre-drive operational check and a post operational check of the Vehicle and understand the importance of these checks
- Emergency Procedures
- Full Theory and Practical Assessment
The SKILLS components of the course are:
- Communicate effectively with others when driving a multi-combination vehicle
- Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to the driving of a multi-combination vehicle
- Interpret and follow operational instructions and priorities work
- Complete documentation related to the driving of a multi-combination vehicle
- Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol
- Work collaboratively with others when driving a multi-combination vehicle
- Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behavior and interactions with others
- Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems, faults or malfunctions that may occur when driving a multi-combination vehicle in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
- Implement contingency plans for unexpected events when driving a multi-combination vehicle
- Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during the driving of a multi-combination vehicle
- Monitor and anticipate traffic hazards and take appropriate action
- 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 performance of vehicle, its trailers and its equipment and take appropriate action where required
- Service vehicle and its equipment in terms of maintenance schedule and standard operating procedures
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How is the Assessment Structured?
There are three components:
Part 1: Theory Questions
The theory will cover:
- Relevant road rules, regulations, permit and licence requirements of the relevant state/territory road traffic authority
- Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations
- Multi-combination vehicle controls, instruments and indicators and their use
- Multi-combination vehicle handling procedures
- Workplace driving and operational instructions
- Engine power management and safe driving strategies
- Efficient driving techniques
- Pre-operational checks carried out on multi-combination vehicle and related action
- Differences between transmission types
- Principles of operation of air brakes and procedures for their use
- Driving hazards and related defensive driving techniques
- Map reading and road navigation techniques
- Factors which may cause traffic delays and diversions and related action that can be taken by a driver
- Principles of stress management when driving a vehicle
- Causes and effects of fatigue on drivers
- Factors which increase fatigue-related accidents
- Fatigue management strategies including on-road techniques
- Lifestyles which promote the effective long-term management of fatigue
Part 2: Oral Questions
These are verbal questions that the trainer will ask you during your practical assessment.
Part 3: Practical Driving Assessment
The Practical Assessment will cover:
- Qld Traffic Act and Regulations
- Pre-start vehicle inspections
- Safety checks/cabin drills
- Defensive driving techniques
- Driver attitudes and behaviors
- Route navigation
- On road driving
- Coupling/uncoupling dollies/trailers
- Reversing Techniques
- Fatigue Management
- Communicate effectively with others when driving a multi-combination vehicle
- Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to the driving of a multi-combination vehicle
- Interpret and follow operational instructions and priorities work
- Complete documentation related to the driving of a multi-combination vehicle
- Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol
- Work collaboratively with others when driving a multi-combination vehicle
- Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behavior and interactions with others
- Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems, faults or malfunctions that may occur when driving a multi-combination vehicle in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
- Implement contingency plans for unexpected events when driving a multi-combination vehicle
- Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during the driving of a multi-combination vehicle
- Monitor and anticipate traffic hazards and take appropriate action
- 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 performance of vehicle, its trailers and its equipment and take appropriate action where required
- Service vehicle and its equipment in terms of maintenance schedule and standard operating procedures
- Check and replenish fluids and carry out lubrication processes in the course of work activities
Skills Required Participating in this Course
Applicants must be able to perform the following to be eligible for this course:
- Read and interpret relevant regulations, instructions, manuals, notices and signs applicable to their role of driving operations within the road transport industry
- Speak clearly and directly on matters related to driving operations within the road transport industry
- Complete documents as part of duties, including completion of relevant forms
- Identify and solve or report problems arising during the job role of driving operations within the road transport industry
- Recognise problems that may occur in the within the job role of driving operations within the road transport industry and take appropriate action to report or resolve the problems within limits of responsibility
- Recognise hazards and risks in a range of driving operation situations within the road transport industry.
- Respond appropriately to any changes in equipment, standard operating procedures and the working environment.
- Follow and apply operational and emergency plans, systems and procedures
- Comply with applicable road safety regulations and codes of practice
- Collect and interpret information needed during driving operations within the road transport industry within limits of responsibility
- Follow and apply the applicable safe working requirements and WHS/OHS procedures during riving operations within the road transport industry
Course Booking Procedure
Please call and we will run through some questions with you on the phone to ensure the chosen training is suitable. Alternatively, you can complete the course booking form attached and email it to info@brisbanrdrivingschool.com.au
Once your booking form is processed, we will schedule a 1-hour initial assessment lesson. This session, which is included in the course fee, is designed to evaluate your current competency for your existing licence. It also allows our Assessor to create a personalized training plan for you, address any concerns you may have, and discuss any gearbox restrictions that need to be lifted. This assessment will take place approximately a week to 10 days before your course begins.
Upon your course enrolment confirmation, we will dispatch your pre-course learning material, including the student handbook and code of practice if requested. You can expect to receive these materials shortly after your enrolment is confirmed.
The cost of your course does not include any extra training that may be needed to lift a gearbox restriction from your licence. Suppose you only hold an HR or HC synchromesh licence (i.e. B restriction), meaning you have never been assessed in a crash box at the HR or HC level. If you do the MC in a synchromesh gearbox, you will get an MC licence with a B restriction. If you want an open MC, you must be assessed (and trained if necessary) in a crash box. Brisbane Driving School can provide this training, but it is expensive. This training will be charged hourly for HR or HC non-synchromesh training as required, in consultation with yourself as you progress through your course.
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RTO Number 40556
