Launch Your Professional Heavy Vehicle Career with Australia’s Industry Benchmark Qualification – Get qualified, get licensed, and get driving.
The TLI31222 Certificate III in Driving Operations is the premier vocational standard for individuals entering or seeking to fast-track their careers in the commercial road transport and logistics sector.
Whether you are starting from scratch or formalising your years behind the wheel, this program builds professional-grade road craft, heavy vehicle safety compliance, and direct career readiness.
- RTO Code: 45471 (Brisbane Education & Training Institute Pty Ltd)
- Locations: Practical assessments at our premier Waterford West Campus (Brisbane South / Logan), servicing Brisbane, Gold Coast, and surrounding QLD and NSW regions.
- Format: Blended Delivery (Flexible self-paced online theoretical modules + professional 1-on-1 on-road heavy vehicle assessments).
- Duration: 12 to 24 Months (Self-paced to suit your schedule).
- Course Fee: Fee-for-Service (Affordable payment plans available). Contact us for a customised traineeship employer quote.
Why Choose Elite Truck & Car School (ETACS)?
We don’t just teach you how to pass a driving test—we provide “Industry-Ready” training that makes you a safe driver for life.
- Waterford West Training Hub: Train at our fully equipped logistics and truck yard conveniently located at Shop 3, 40 Loganlea Road, Waterford West.
- Expert 1-on-1 Mentorship: Learn directly from lead trainers and industry veterans, including Mr Bharat Nayyar (Ricky) and Dalbir Singh, who personalise every lesson to build your road confidence.
- Modern Heavy Vehicle Fleet: Master automatic, synchromesh, or traditional non-synchromesh (Road Ranger 18-speed) gearboxes in our high-tier commercial vehicle fleet.
- Job-Ready Skills: Gain hands-on competence in Chain of Responsibility (CoR), pre-starts, defect reporting, route planning, and load restraint.
💡 The Strategic BFM Elective Advantage
Under national packaging rules, a basic Certificate III includes the mandatory core unit TLIF2010 (Apply fatigue management strategies). However, TLIF2010 is an entry-level unit and does not meet the standards for NHVR Basic Fatigue Management (BFM) driver accreditation.
Our Curriculum Advantage: At Elite, we strategically incorporate TLIF0005 (Apply a fatigue risk management system) as a general elective. This means you earn your full Certificate III while simultaneously qualifying for NHVR Basic Fatigue Management (BFM) operations, instantly unlocking lucrative long-distance linehaul driving roles with tier-one carriers.
High-Paying Career Outcomes
Completing this qualification demonstrates to employers that you operate with advanced, safety-first heavy vehicle compliance. Your career pathways include:
- Linehaul Driver (HC / MC combination operations)
- Local Pickup & Delivery (PUD) Driver (MR / HR rigid fleet)
- Concrete Agitator Driver
- Tip Truck / Tipper Operations
- Waste Fleet Collection Driver
- Pilot or Escort Vehicle Driver
- Bus or Coach Driver
To achieve the TLI31222 Certificate III in Driving Operations, you must successfully complete 15 Units of Competency:
- 5 Core Units (Establish structural WHS, inspection, and manual handling foundations)
- 1 Driver Awareness Unit (Low-risk defensive road craft behaviors)
- 9 General Elective Units (Rigid & combination driving, BFM fatigue, secure cargo, and route calculations)
🔽 Core Units (All 5 units are mandatory)
- TLIB0002 – Carry out vehicle inspection
- TLIC1051 – Operate commercial vehicle
- TLID0020 – Shift materials safely using manual handling methods
- TLIF0025 – Follow work health and safety procedures
- TLIF2010 – Apply fatigue management strategies
🔽 Driver Awareness Elective (Choose 1)
- TLIC0033 – Apply low risk heavy vehicle driving behaviours (Recommended)
- TLIC0031 – Apply low risk car driving behaviours
🔽 General Elective Units (ETACS Curated Industry-Accredited Stream)
- TLIF0005 – Apply a fatigue risk management system (NHVR-Approved BFM unit)
- TLIF0009 – Ensure the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility / CoR)
- RIIWHS204E – Work safely at heights
- TLIE0002 – Process workplace documentation
- TLIE0008 – Calculate mass, area and quantify dimensions
- TLIE0009 – Carry out basic workplace calculations
- TLIE2007 – Use communications systems
- TLIL0007 – Complete workplace induction procedures
- TLIC3004 – Drive heavy rigid vehicle (Or class-specific units matching your MR, HR, HC, or MC upgrade requirements)
Course Entry Requirements
- Driver’s Licence: Must hold a valid Australian driver’s licence. For heavy rigid (HR) or combination elective pathways, you must meet state transport authority licensing and tenure criteria.
- USI: You must provide a valid Unique Student Identifier (USI) during the registration process.
- Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LLN): Students must complete a short, basic online LLN suitability assessment to ensure academic alignment with a Certificate III curriculum.
- Medical Declaration: A self-declaration of medical fitness to drive commercial heavy vehicles is required.
- Employment Context: Access to a transport/logistics workplace is highly recommended to gain practical experience.
Our 3-Step Flexible Learning Journey
- Online Theory Learning: Log in to our modern student portal to complete interactive, self-paced theoretical modules covering transport rules, workplace safety, and compliance documentation.
- Waterford West Campus Support: Access expert face-to-face coaching sessions, structured BFM seminars, and trainer support at our local Brisbane South/Logan hub.
- 1-on-1 Practical Assessments: Schedule hands-on on-road driving instruction, pre-start checks, and gear-box coaching in our modern commercial fleet.
ASQA & TMR Regulatory Notice: Elite Truck and Car School (Legal Entity: Brisbane Education & Training Institute Pty Ltd, RTO Code: 45471) holds the national qualification TLI31222 Certificate III in Driving Operations on its approved scope of registration. Final practical driving tests for license upgrades (e.g., MR, HR, HC) are examined directly by the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) Q-Safe examiners. Practical lessons and pre-test prep hours are delivered directly by ETACS. To maintain the highest industry standards, specialized high-risk units or third-party certifications (e.g., Dangerous Goods) may be co-delivered in formal cooperation with approved partner RTOs to ensure fully accredited Statements of Attainment are issued seamlessly.
