TLI Electric Heavy Vehicle Project

Project Scope

This project will develop two new Units of Competency (Operate Electric Heavy Vehicle and Operate Electric Bus) and new Skill Sets to provide workers the required skills and knowledge for working with and operating electric bus or heavy vehicle. The road transport industry is experiencing rapid growth in the manufacture and use of electric heavy vehicles, particularly in the bus and coach sector, and training products are now required to enable these vehicles to be operated efficiently and safely.

 

Discussions with bus and heavy vehicle transport operators identified that while the current number of electric vehicles is comparatively small, the growth expected will lead to an increasing demand for appropriately skilled drivers to operate these vehicles.  The stakeholders identified that future growth of electric heavy vehicles will leave critical knowledge and procedural skill gaps for heavy vehicle drivers that transition to these vehicles. One of the key differences for the operator between fossil powered heavy vehicles and battery powered is that battery vehicles are silent so there are no tell-tale signs the vehicle is not operating correctly as there are with fossil fuelled vehicles.

 

See Case for Change for further information:

VIEW CASE FOR CHANGE

 

The Transport and Logistics Industry Reference Committee (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 (TAC) will be formed for this project.

 

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 Skills Manager.

 

Deliverables

2 new Units of Competency, 1 Skill Set and a updated qualification:

• TLI31221Y Certificate III in Driving Operations
• TLIC9978Y Operate Electric Heavy Vehicle
• TLIC9977Y Operate Electric Bus
• TLISS99986Y Electric Heavy Vehicle Skill Set

Technical Advisory Committee

7 FEBRUARY 2022

TAC ESTABLISHED

 

The Transport and Logistics Industry Reference Committee has established a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for this project.  

 

Comprising of 17 subject matter experts from Industry, RTOs, regulators, and peak bodies, the TAC has been tasked with: 

• Providing specialist industry subject-matter knowledge for the Electric Heavy Vehicle project in the development of Units of Competency 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 first meeting of the TAC is scheduled for 15th February 2022. 

 

 

13 JANUARY 2022

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS NEEDED

 

The Electric Heavy Vehicle project has commenced and the Transport and Logistics Industry Reference Committee is forming a Technical Advisory Committee.

 

Your industry expertise and insight are welcome to help review and develop Training Package materials, including the development of two new Units of Competency and new Skill Sets to address the required skills and knowledge for operating an electric bus or heavy vehicle. The road transport industry is experiencing rapid growth in the manufacture and use of electric heavy vehicles, particularly in the bus and coach sector, and training products are now required to enable these vehicles to be operated efficiently and safely.

 

The first Technical Advisory Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday 15 February 2022.

 

Registrations to become a TAC member closed 25 January 2022.

Consultation

16 FEBRUARY 2022

DRAFT MATERIAL

 

On behalf of the Transport and Logistics Industry Reference Committee, its Technical Advisory Committee has drafted Training Package materials for the Electric Heavy Vehicle project including two new Units of Competency and would like your feedback.

 

The draft materials address the required skills and knowledge for operating a battery electric bus or heavy vehicle. The road transport industry is experiencing rapid growth in the use of electric heavy vehicles, particularly in the bus and coach sector, and training products are now required to enable these vehicles to be operated efficiently and safely.

 

Feedback closed Friday, 18 March 2022.

 

Feedback will be collated and discussed at the next TAC meeting.

Quality Assurance

28 APRIL 2022

FINAL DRAFT CASE FOR ENDORSEMENT

 

The draft Training Package materials have undergone independent edit and quality assurance and have been updated to incorporate required skills and knowledge for working with and operating battery electric bus, coach or heavy vehicle. The draft materials include updated TLI31221Y Certificate III in Driving Operations and two new Units of Competency.

 

The Case for Endorsement is scheduled to be submitted to the AISC in June 2022.

 

 

Validation

25 MARCH 2022

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 Electric Heavy Vehicle project, including one updated qualification and two new Units of Competency.

 

The road transport industry is experiencing rapid growth in the manufacture and use of electric heavy vehicles, particularly in the bus and coach sector.

 

These draft materials address the required skills and knowledge for working with and operating battery electric heavy vehicles.

 

The IRC is seeking your feedback to validate these draft materials to ensure the proposed products meet industry needs.

 

Feedback closed Friday, 8 April 2022.

 

Feedback will be collated and discussed at the next TAC meeting.

Endorsement

22 JULY 2022

 

The TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package (Release 12) has been endorsed by the Skills Ministers for implementation.

 

The Transport and Logistics Industry Reference Committee and Rail Industry Reference Committee, with the support of Technical Advisory committees, have updated the Training Package to address priority skills needs. The changes incorporate recent technology advancements and align with applicable regulatory requirements.

 

The road transport industry is experiencing rapid growth in the manufacture and use of electric heavy vehicles, particularly in the bus and coach sector, and training products are now required to enable these vehicles to be operated efficiently and safely.

The Certificate III in Driving Operations has been updated and two new Units of Competency developed to address the required skills and knowledge for working with and operating electric bus or heavy vehicle.

 

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.

 

The following materials were approved:
Four Revised Qualifications:
TLI31222 Certificate III in Driving Operations
TLI37122 Certificate III in Rail Infrastructure
TLI42622 Certificate IV in Train Driving
TLI50822 Diploma of Customs Broking

 

One New Skill Set
TLISS00232 Pilot Rail Traffic Skill Set

 

Four new Units of Competency:
TLIC0028 Operate a battery electric bus or coach
TLIC0029 Operate a battery electric heavy vehicle
TLIC0030 Pilot rail traffic with due consideration of route conditions
TLIX0035 Apply knowledge of border clearance fundamentals

 

Twelve Revised Units of Competency:
TLIX0036 Determine tariff classification of goods
TLIX0037 Apply border clearance procedures
TLIX0038 Apply customs procedure
TLIX0039 Determine customs value
TLIX0040 Determine complex customs value
TLIX0041 Manage goods under customs control
TLIX0042 Determine complex tariff classifications
TLIX0043 Determine indirect taxes
TLIX0044 Determine origin of goods and apply preference schemes or free trade agreements
TLIX0045 Determine import/export prohibitions/restrictions
TLIX0046 Apply anti-dumping and countervailing measures
TLIX0047 Review decisions of regulatory bodies

 

Three SSO updated Units of Competency:
TLIA5035 Manage international freight transfer
TLII0001 Market international freight forwarding services
TLIP5025 Set and achieve budgets

 

Two Deleted Unit of Competency:
TLIX0002 Initiate cargo border procedures
TLIX4036 Analyse, advise on and carry out integrated border clearance transactions

 

 

Approval

20 JUNE 2022

 

At its meeting on 1 June 2022 the AISC approved the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package Release 12 for referral to Skills Ministers for endorsement.

 

For more information on this project, please contact the Industry Skills Manager.

 

 

Submission

19 MAY 2022

CASE FOR ENDORSEMENT SUBMITTED TO AISC

 

The Transport and Logistics, and Rail Industry Reference Committees have submitted the Case for Endorsement and draft Training Package materials for TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package (Release 12.0) to the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) for consideration at its meeting in August 2022.

 

Customs Broking 

The draft Training Package materials incorporate Licensed customs brokers’ skills and knowledge requirements to align with regulatory requirements, blockchain and data analytics. The materials include one new Unit of Competency, and updates to the Diploma of Customs Broking and 18 associated units.

 

Electric Heavy Vehicle 

Draft Training Package materials incorporate the required skills and knowledge for working with and operating electric bus or heavy vehicle. The materials include an updated Certificate III in Driving Operations and two new Units of Competency.

 

Rail Traffic Pilot

The draft Training Package materials address the required skills and knowledge for Rail traffic pilots to manage rail traffic movement safely, efficiently, and effectively across networks under a variety of circumstances. The draft materials include one Skill Set and one new Unit of Competency.

 

View Case for Endorsement

 

If approved, this Case for Endorsement will result in:

 

Four Revised Qualifications:

TLI31222 Certificate III in Driving Operations

TLI37122 Certificate III in Rail Infrastructure

TLI42622 Certificate IV in Train Driving

TLI50822 Diploma of Customs Broking

 

One New Skill Set:

TLISS00232 Pilot Rail Traffic Skill Set

 

Four new Units of Competency:

TLIC0028 Operate a battery electric bus or coach

TLIC0029 Operate a battery electric heavy vehicle

TLIC0030 Pilot rail traffic with due consideration of route conditions

TLIX0035 Apply knowledge of border clearance fundamentals

 

Twelve Revised Units of Competency:

TLIX0036 Determine tariff classification of goods

TLIX0037 Apply border clearance procedures

TLIX0038 Apply customs procedure

TLIX0039 Determine customs value

TLIX0040 Determine complex customs value

TLIX0041 Manage goods under customs control

TLIX0042 Determine complex tariff classifications

TLIX0043 Determine indirect taxes

TLIX0044 Determine origin of goods and apply preference schemes or free trade agreements

TLIX0045 Determine import/export prohibitions/restrictions

TLIX0046 Apply anti-dumping and countervailing measures

TLIX0047 Review decisions of regulatory bodies

 

Three SSO updated Units of Competency

TLIA5035 Manage international freight transfer

TLII0001 Market international freight forwarding services

TLIP5025 Set and achieve budgets

 

Two Deleted Unit of Competency:

TLIX0002 Initiate cargo border procedures

TLIX4036 Analyse, advise on and carry out integrated border clearance transactions

 

Thank you to all stakeholders who provided valuable feedback and contributed to this project.