TLI Driving Operations
Project scope
The Transport & Logistics IRC proposed project is to continue ongoing industry requests to enhance the professionalism and safety levels of Australian heavy vehicle drivers, combined with technology advancements in this sector are the key drivers of this review. These two specific areas identified have a direct relationship to not only truck driver’s safety, but also other road users and pedestrian safety.
Technological advancements in heavy vehicle design has seen an increase in overall size and capacity, which in turn has a direct impact on the skills required to operate in particular “High Productivity Vehicles”.
A structured vocational pathway is required to progress heavy rigid vehicle drivers of through to the highest-level heavy vehicle multi combination licence category.
Combining the review of all three qualifications will ensure that the professionalisation pathway for new and existing heavy vehicle drivers is reflective of the job role and specific to the heavy vehicle licence classifications.
Without this revision and development, industry will find it increasingly difficult to generate workforce capacity to operate heavy vehicles safely and professionally, with the operation of high productivity vehicles.
The Transport and Logistics (IRC) will have oversight of this project, which will be facilitated by Australian Industry Standards (AIS) in consultation with industry stakeholders. A Technical Advisory Committee’s (TAC) will be formed for this project.
Deliverables
Revise four qualifications:
- TLI21216 Certificate II in Driving Operations
- TLI30419 Certificate III in Waste Driving Operations
- TLI31216 Certificate III in Driving Operations
- TLI40119 Certificate IV in Driving Operations
Revise 87 Units of Competency including:
- Heavy vehicle operations including waste driving
- Light/passenger operations including light vehicle, courier, taxi and six general common units
- Dangerous goods
Up to 4 new Units of Competency:
- Cab technology and telematics (2 units)
- Alpine vehicle operations (2 units)
Timeline
The Case for Endorsement is expected to be submitted to the Australian Industry and Skills Committee by 30 June 2021.
How to get involved
A Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) will be formed to provide expertise for this work. If you have any questions about this project or are a subject matter expert and would like to be considered for the TAC for this project, please contact the Industry Manager.
Stakeholder feedback on draft training materials will be sought as part of the development phase of work.
Technical advisory committee
TAC ESTABLISED
The Transport and Logistics Industry Reference Committee (IRC) has established a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for this project.
Comprising 17 subject matter experts from the Heavy Vehicle Industry, bus operators, waste organisations and RTOs, the TAC has been tasked with:
- Providing specialist industry subject-matter knowledge regarding Driving Operations to the review and development of Units of Competency, qualifications and Skill Sets
- Validating the technical content of the Training Package products
- Identifying relevant qualitative and quantitative data sources to inform the development of draft materials
- Reviewing feedback from stakeholders through public consultations
- Assisting in identifying and engaging broader industry networks to participate in consultation and/or validation activities during the duration of the project
- Offering advice and guidance to assist in informing the direction of the project throughout its duration.
- Making recommendations on the developed Training Package materials to the relevant IRC, which has the final decision-making authority
The TAC held its first meeting on Thursday, 29 October 2020.
15 SEPTEMBER 2020
INDUSTRY SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS NEEDED
Work on this project has commenced and the Transport and Logistics IRC is forming a TAC.
Your industry expertise and insight is welcome to help review and develop the Certificate II, III and IV in Driving Operations, the Skill Set and the associated Units of Competency to incorporate recent technology advancements and to ensure alignment with applicable licensing and regulatory requirements.
TAC nominations closed on Wednesday, 30 September 2020.
Consultation
8 FEBRUARY 2021
DRAFT MATERIAL
On behalf of the Transport and Logistics Industry Reference Committee, the Technical Advisory Committee for the Driving Operations project has drafted materials and is requesting stakeholder feedback.
Driving Operations – The TAC has reviewed and updated Certificate II, III and IV in Driving Operations qualifications and 87 associated Units of Competency to incorporate recent technology advancements and align with applicable regulatory requirements. These changes are aimed at enhancing the professionalism and safety levels of Australian heavy vehicle drivers.
Two new Units of Competency relating to in-vehicle technology and alpine driving have been developed to address priority skill needs.
The Certificate III in Driving Operations and the Certificate III in Waste Driving Operations have been amalgamated into a single qualification to create a flexible career pathway for new and existing heavy vehicle drivers and to enable workforce mobility.
The Certificate IV in Materiel logistics, including 19 associated Units of Competency and five Skill Sets, has been identified to be reviewed mid-year to ensure that there is comprehensive consultation with the Defence industry.
Feedback closed Monday, 8 March 2021.
Feedback will be collated and discussed at the next TAC meeting.
Quality Assurance
7 JUNE 2021
FINAL CASE FOR ENDORSEMENT
The draft Training Package materials have undergone independent edit and quality assurance and have been updated to incorporate recent technology advancements and align with applicable regulatory requirements.
The updated Certificate II, III and IV in Driving Operations qualifications and 55 associated Units of Competency incorporate recent technology advancements and align with applicable regulatory requirements.
Two new Units of Competency relating to in-vehicle technology and alpine driving have been developed to address priority skill needs.
These changes are aimed at enhancing the professionalism and safety levels of Australian heavy vehicle drivers.
The TAC has proposed to remove specialisations from both the TLI21216 Certificate II in Driving Operations and TLI31216 Certificate III in Driving Operations to enable flexible pathways.
The Case for Endorsement is scheduled to be submitted to the AISC in June 2021.
Validation
30 MARCH 2021
FINAL DRAFT MATERIAL
On behalf of the Transport and Logistics Industry Reference Committee (IRC), its Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) has considered all stakeholder feedback and revised draft Training Package materials for the Driving Operations project.
The TAC has updated Certificate II, III and IV in Driving Operations qualifications and 55 associated Units of Competency to incorporate recent technology advancements and align with applicable regulatory requirements.
Two new Units of Competency relating to in-vehicle technology and alpine driving have been developed to address priority skill needs.
These changes are aimed at enhancing the professionalism and safety levels of Australian heavy vehicle drivers.
The TAC has proposed to remove specialisations from both the TLI21216 Certificate II in Driving Operations and TLI31216 Certificate III in Driving Operations to enable flexible pathways.
The TAC has also proposed the following units be deleted:
- TLIC2012 Ride courier delivery motorcycle
- TLIF2072 Comply with safety and security procedures
- TLIP2030 Conduct courier delivery cash transactions
- TLIP3026 Maintain financial records in a small business
- TLIB1080 Use, clean and maintain towing equipment
- TLIB2022 Diagnose and rectify minor faults
- TLIB3005 Carry out maintenance of vehicles designed to carry special loads
- TLII3004 Manage camping procedures for coaches and buses
- TLIJ4010 Implement quality systems and procedures in a dangerous goods workplace
- TLIL2046 Handle customer luggage property
- TLIB2023 Provide sanitation and water services support to passenger transportation units
- TLIL4079 Manage the recovery process
- TLID4050 Discharge dangerous goods tanker
The Transport and Logistics IRC is seeking stakeholder feedback to validate these draft materials to ensure the proposed products meet industry needs.
Detailed mapping information, tracking changes to the existing Training Package, is also available to view.
Feedback closed Thursday, 15 April 2021.
Feedback will be collated and discussed at the next TAC meeting.
Endorsement
23 NOVEMBER 2021
The Transport and Logistics Training Package Release 10.0 has been endorsed by the Skills Ministers for implementation.
The updated Certificate II, III and IV in Driving Operations qualifications and 55 associated Units of Competency incorporate recent technology advancements and align with applicable regulatory requirements.
Two new Units of Competency relating to in-vehicle technology and alpine driving have been developed to address priority skill needs.
The Certificate III in Driving Operations and the Certificate III in Waste Driving Operations have been amalgamated into a single qualification to create a flexible career pathway for new and existing heavy vehicle drivers and to enable workforce mobility.
These changes are aimed at enhancing the professionalism and safety levels of Australian heavy vehicle drivers.
To support the delivery of the Training Package, a Companion Volume Implementation Guide (CVIG) has been developed to assist assessors, trainers, Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and enterprises. The CVIG contains a comprehensive list of all products in the Training Package; mapping information which details the changes that have been made to the materials; regulation and licensing implications; and useful links to other information.
The endorsed Training Package materials are now available on training.gov.au.
Submission
1 JULY 2021
CASE FOR ENDORSEMENT SUBMITTED TO AISC
The Rail and Transport and Logistics Industry Reference Committees Industry Reference Committees have submitted the Case for Endorsement and draft Training Package materials have been submitted to the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) for consideration at its meeting on 21 July 2021.
The updated Certificate II, III and IV in Driving Operations qualifications and 55 associated Units of Competency incorporate recent technology advancements and align with applicable regulatory requirements.
Two new Units of Competency relating to in-vehicle technology and alpine driving have been developed to address priority skill needs.
These changes are aimed at enhancing the professionalism and safety levels of Australian heavy vehicle drivers.
The TAC has proposed to remove specialisations from both the TLI21216 Certificate II in Driving Operations and TLI31216 Certificate III in Driving Operations to enable flexible pathways.
VIEW CASE FOR ENDORSEMENT AND ATTACHMENTS
If approved, this Case for Endorsement will result in:
One new and 40 revised qualifications; six new and ten revised Skill Sets; seven new and 88 revised Units of Competency.
Thank you to all stakeholders who provided valuable feedback and contributed to this project.
Ron Horne
Industry Skills Manager - Rail & Transport and Logistics