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Licence to drive  Light rigid vehicle- LR

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Course Description 

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to obtain a licence to drive a light rigid vehicle. It includes systematically and efficiently controlling all vehicle functions, monitoring traffic and road conditions, managing vehicle condition and performance, and effectively managing hazardous situations.

This licence entitles the holder to operate a vehicle:

  • with a gross vehicle mass (GVM) over 4.5 tonnes, but not over 8 tonnes

  • constructed or equipped to seat more than 12 adults (including the driver)

  • towing a single trailer with a GVM not over 9 tonnes.

Course Details

  • Have a moderate level of English language.  You may be required to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment prior to enrolment

  • Be confident in driving a vehicle

  • Have held a current driver’s licence for a minimum of one year (provisional licences are accepted)

  • Be a minimum of 18 years old

  • Pass the Heavy Vehicle Knowledge Test

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

The required skills to pass your assessment. 

  • Communicate effectively with others when driving a commercial light rigid vehicle,

  • Carry out pre-operational for the vehicle in the course of work activities.

  • Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to the driving of a commercial light rigid vehicle,

  • Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work,

  • Complete documentation related to the driving of a commercial light rigid vehicle,

  • Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol,

  • Work collaboratively with others when driving a commercial light rigid vehicle,

  • Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others,

  • Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems, faults or malfunctions in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures,

  • Implement contingency plans for unexpected events when driving a commercial light rigid vehicle,

  • Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist when driving a commercial light rigid vehicle,

  • Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule,

  • 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 and anticipate traffic hazards and take appropriate action, and

  • Carry out pre-operational of the vehicle in the course of work activities.

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