Minerals Institute of Western Australia

Truck Driver

Truck drivers use heavy vehicles to transport goods and materials from one area to another. Truck drivers in the minerals industry may perform the following tasks:

• check brakes, oil, tyres, electrical systems,water, hydraulic and air;
• load, or supervise loading, of material onto the truck;
• transport material to destination;
• maintain log book.

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REQUIRING TRAINING/EXPERIENCE

Forklift operator

Education and Training:

NSW
Certificate Courses
Transport Nett Australia - ITC

NT
There are no specific educational requirements for this occupation. Drivers must obtain an appropriate driving licence which includes a practical and written (or oral) test from the Motor Vehicle Registry. The different licences (as required by legislation) for various sized vehicles are as follows:

CLASS A - Persons may drive non articulated trucks not exceeding 4.5 tonnes.

CLASS C - This class has five categories of licence covering non-articulated and articulated vehicles exceeding 4.5 tonnes. This licence is necessary for drivers of vehicles such as tray tops, semi-trailers, low loaders and road trains which are used in heavy haulage work, particularly over long distances.

Practical experience and training needed in order to obtain a suitable driving licence may be gained by attending formal training at the Transport Industries Training Advisory Board (NT) Inc. The course is recognised nationally by the freighting industry.

An authorisation from the Work Health Authority is required for carrying over 400 kg of dangerous goods and the vehicle must be licensed accordingly.

QLD 
Certificate Courses
Transport Nett Australia -ITC

SA
There are no specified educational requirements into this occupation.

Details of approved instructors are available from the Registration and Licensing Section, Department of Transport. Private training providers also offer courses. Costs, duration, entry requirements and accreditation arrangements vary. Contact your local state accreditation authority for details of accredited training providers.

TAS 
There are no educational requirements for entry into this occupation, but some Maths and English for completing paperwork are usually needed. Most employers expect applicants to have completed Year 10 at least.

Training is conducted by the Transport Industries Skills Centre.

Traineeships may be available.

Certificate Courses
TAFE - various locations

VIC 
There are no educational requirements into this occupation. Training is normally provided on-the-job with an experienced staff member but formal courses are also available.

Short Courses
Driver Education Centre Australia (DECA) - Altona
TAFE - Western Melbourne Institute
Industry Skills Training Centre - Hoppers Crossing

Certificate Courses
Transport Nett Australia -ITC
TAFE - various locations

WA
There are no educational requirements into this occupation, although it is normally necessary to be able to read, write and speak English well.

Private training providers also offer courses. Costs, duration, entry requirements and accreditation arrangements vary. Contact the WA Department of Training for details of accredited training providers.