Course Category: Transport Industries Skills Centre (TISC) Accredited Courses

• Self-paced learners workbook to be completed prior to onsite training.
• Three day onsite training from 8:00am – 4:30pm (please arrive 15 minutes early on the first day)

The course comprises of the following key topics for operating a slewing vehicle loading crane with a MRC of 10 metre tonnes or more to:

• plan for the work/task
• prepare for the work/task
• perform work/task
• pack up

All students must –

• Have a moderate level of English language, literacy and numeracy. The assessment is written in English and a translator is not permitted in the assessment. A language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment might require completion prior to enrolment.
• Have basic ability in mathematics for formulas and calculations.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Reside in the ACT or Queanbeyan Geographical area. (Note: Any students who live outside of the ACT will need to provide a letter on a business letterhead, or a statutory declaration stating they require training from TISC as we are either the closest provider to you who conducts this course, or you require it as your employment is in the ACT region.)

We recommend that all students read the Access Canberra ‘Application for High Risk Work Licence’ form to ensure they are eligible to apply for a High Risk Work licence.

Students who are found competent will be issued with a Statement of Attainment by the assessor at the end of the course. The statement of attainment and the successful assessment pass checklist must be presented to Access Canberra within 60 days to remain valid. Access Canberra (Gungahlin or Tuggeranong) will issue a High Risk Work Licence permitting the holder to use a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above) nationally. Any students who live outside of the ACT will need to request approval for a residential waiver from Access Canberra. In these cases the individual must give justification as to why they wish to complete the course in the ACT rather than in NSW.

It is the students responsibly, not the RTO’s, to ensure eligibility prior to enrolling. We recommend that all students read the Access Canberra ‘Application for High Risk Work Licence form to ensure they are eligible to apply for a High Risk Work licence.

• Cancellations made up to one week (7 days) prior to the course commencing will receive a full refund. Any cancellations made after this time will not be eligible for a refund.
• Failure to attend the training on the scheduled day will not result in a refund.
• TISC, at their sole discretion, may offer to rebook the student on a later course depending on the circumstances of the cancellation. TISC may request further documentation to assess student eligibility for a refund under these circumstances.

• 8:00am – 10:00am
• 10:15am – 12:15pm
• 1:00pm – 3:00pm

All students must –

• Have a moderate level of English language.  A language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment might require completion prior to enrolment.
• Be confident in driving a manual vehicle.
• Have a completed Sutton Road Training Centre Enrolment Form e-mailed to office@suttonroad.com.au together with your driver licence to finalise the full enrolment process.

• Current driver licence
• Students are required to bring their own lunch; however fast food outlets are located in Queanbeyan if you prefer to purchase it.  A fridge, microwave, tea, coffee and biscuits are provided.

• Enclosed shoes and comfortable clothing suitable for the expected weather
• High visibility vest (We can provide you with one on the day)
• Additional items depending on the weather such as a hat, sunscreen or rain jacket where required.

The course is assessed with a practical demonstration that meets the Transport for NSW heavy vehicle licensing assessment requirements. There is no written or verbal assessment conducted on this course. There is no guarantee that students will pass the assessment and if they are found to be ‘Not Yet Competent’, they need to enrol in another individual assessment at a later date and pay the associated fee.

Students who are found competent will be provided with the appropriate forms from the trainer which will need to be presented to a Transport for NSW Centre. The course price does not include the cost for issuing a new drivers licence.

As the assessment for this course is regulated, we are unable to RPL or credit transfers for students. Students with existing experience driving a heavy vehicle can complete a reduced amount of training but will still have to complete the practical assessment.

Students have a right to appeal any assessment decision. A student wanting to make a complaint or appeal will need to complete the Assessment Complaints and Appeals Recording Form. Students can obtain a hard copy of the Assessment Complaints and Appeals Recording Form from reception or request it via email. 

In the event that Sutton Road Training Centre is unable to complete the delivery of any of the course, a full refund will be issued. 

Sutton Road Training Centre does not accept any tentative bookings and will only confirm a student’s enrolment upon receipt of the driver licence, course enrolment forms and course payment.

COVID 19 Policy

Your co-operation in helping to keep the Sutton Road Training Centre free of COVID-19 is appreciated. If you are unwell and have any common COVID-19 symptoms you should not attend the Centre.

Cancellations made up to one week (7 days) prior to this course commencing will receive a full refund. Any cancellations made after this time will not be eligible for any refund.
Failure to attend training on the day will not result in a refund. Sutton Road Training Centre at their sole discretion may offer to rebook the student on a later course upon the presentation of a medical certificate for the course days that were missed.

We at located at 441 Sutton Road, Majura, ACT.  Our training facilities are located on the left side of the road, approximately 900m from the Sutton Rd/Pialligo Ave intersection. There is ample free onsite parking for students.

• 8:00am – 10:00am
• 10:15am – 12:15pm
• 1:00pm – 3:00pm

All students must –

• Have a moderate level of English language.  A language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment might require completion prior to enrolment.
• Be confident in driving a manual vehicle.
• Have a completed Sutton Road Training Centre Enrolment Form e-mailed to office@suttonroad.com.au together with your driver licence to finalise the full enrolment process.

• Current driver licence
• Students are required to bring their own lunch; however fast food outlets are located in Queanbeyan if you prefer to purchase it. A fridge, microwave, tea, coffee and biscuits are provided.

• Enclosed shoes and comfortable clothing suitable for the expected weather.
• High visibility vest. (We can provide you with one on the day)
• Additional items depending on the weather such as a hat, sunscreen or rain jacket where required.

The practical driving assessment is a 1 hour and 30 minutes evaluation of an applicant’s driving skills.  The course is assessed with a practical demonstration that meets the heavy vehicle licensing assessment requirements set by Road User Services.  If a student is ‘Not Yet Competent’, they need to enrol in another individual assessment at a later date and pay the associated fee.

Students who are found competent will be provided with the appropriate documentation from the trainer to be presented to an Access Canberra shopfront that offers Road Transport Authority Services.  The course price does not include the cost for issuing a new driver licence.

As the assessment for this course is regulated, we are unable to RPL or credit transfers for students. Students with existing experience driving a heavy vehicle can complete a reduced amount of training but will still have to complete the practical assessment.

Students have a right to appeal any assessment decision. A student wanting to make a complaint or appeal will need to complete the Assessment Complaints and Appeals Recording Form. Students can obtain a hard copy of the Assessment Complaints and Appeals Recording Form from reception or request it via email. 

In the event that Sutton Road Training Centre is unable to complete the delivery of any of the course, a full refund will be issued. 

Sutton Road Training Centre does not accept any tentative bookings and will only confirm a student’s enrolment upon receipt of the driver licence, course enrolment forms and course payment.

COVID 19 Policy

Your co-operation in helping to keep the Sutton Road Training Centre free of COVID-19 is appreciated. If you are unwell and have any common COVID-19 symptoms you should not attend the Centre.

Cancellations made up to one week (7 days) prior to this course commencing will receive a full refund. Any cancellations made after this time will not be eligible for any refund.
Failure to attend training on the day will not result in a refund. Sutton Road Training Centre at their sole discretion may offer to rebook the student on a later course upon the presentation of a medical certificate for the course days that were missed.

We at located at 441 Sutton Road, Majura, ACT.  Our training facilities are located on the left side of the road, approximately 900m from the Sutton Rd/Pialligo Ave intersection. There is ample free onsite parking for students.

The one day courses run from 8:00am until 5:00pm, alternatively, individual training and assessment sessions can be booked in the following time blocks:

• 8:00am – 10:00am
• 10:15am – 12:15pm
• 1:00pm – 3:00pm

In the first training session, students must complete a pre-departure check, load restraint and cabin controls before they can commence the practical driving component. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the course commencing to complete the relevant paperwork.

Heavy Rigid Synchromesh gearbox – Students that have no experience in driving a heavy rigid vehicle often require more than 6 hours of training before attempting the assessment.  We suggest a minimum of an initial 2 hour training session prior to attempt the one day course of 6 hours training followed by the assessment.

Heavy Rigid Non-Synchromesh gearbox – This is quite a challenging gearbox to operate and students take an average of 10 x 2 hour training sessions to be deemed competent in operating this gearbox.  As a result, students are recommended to only book 2 – 4 hours of training at a time and then book an individual assessment when confident.

All students must –

• Have a moderate level of English language.  A language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment might require completion prior to enrolment.
• Be confident in driving a manual vehicle.
• Have held a current driver licence (provisional licence accepted) for a minimum of 2 years .
• Be a minimum of 19 years old.
• Have completed a Driver Knowledge Test from a Transport for NSW Centre prior to enrolling in any heavy vehicle training or assessments. Students can complete this at the Queanbeyan Service Centre (13 77 88).
• Obtain the Competency Based Assessment logbook from a Transport for NSW Centre.
• Pass an Eyesight Test 
• Have a completed TISC Enrolment Form e-mailed to office@suttonroad.com.au together with your driver licence and knowledge test to complete the full enrolment process or complete the enrolment at the bottom of this page.  During the online enrolment process, you will be asked to upload your driver licence and knowledge test so please have this ready.

*NSW licence holders are required to complete a new Driver Knowledge Test even if they already hold a heavy vehicle driver licence in a smaller class and only want to upgrade their licence.

• Current driver licence
• Competency Based Assessment logbook provided by a Transport for NSW Centre
• Students are required to bring their own lunch; however fast food outlets are located in Queanbeyan if you prefer to purchase it. A fridge, microwave, tea, coffee and biscuits are provided.

• Enclosed shoes and comfortable clothing suitable for the expected weather
• High visibility vest (We can provide you with one on the day)
• Additional items depending on the weather such as a hat, sunscreen or rain jacket where required.

If you want to use your own vehicle, please note the following:

• Someone who is licenced to drive this class will need to accompany you or bring and collect the vehicle.
• Your vehicle must be ACT or NSW registered. (It cannot be federally registered)
• Must be 75% loaded – this load cannot be dangerous goods, livestock, or fluid (excludes busses) – we will require a weighbridge ticket.
• Must have two or more seats, all fitted with full seatbelts.
• We will require a copy of your vehicle registration papers with your enrolment forms.

The course is assessed with a practical demonstration that meets the Transport for NSW heavy vehicle licensing assessment requirements. There is no written or verbal assessment conducted on this course. There is no guarantee that students will pass the assessment and if they are found to be ‘Not Yet Competent’, they need to enrol in another individual assessment at a later date and pay the associated fee.

Students who are found competent will not be licenced to drive a Heavy Rigid vehicle yet. You first need to present the appropriate documentation provided by the TISC Assessor to a Transport for NSW Centre. The course price does not include the cost for issuing a new driver licence.

As the assessment for this course is regulated, we are unable to RPL or credit transfers for students. Students with existing experience driving a heavy vehicle can complete a reduced amount of training but will still have to complete the practical assessment.

Students have a right to appeal any assessment decision. A student wanting to make a complaint or appeal will need to complete the Assessment Complaints and Appeals Recording Form. Students can obtain a hard copy of the Assessment Complaints and Appeals Recording Form from reception or request it via email. 

As part of TISC’s obligation to the learner, we will ensure that all training is compliant with the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTO’s) 2015.

A student’s driver licence, HVCBA logbook and course enrolment forms are required within 48-hours of making a booking. TISC does not accept any tentative bookings and will only confirm a student’s enrolment upon receipt of the driver licence, HVCBA logbook for HR, course enrolment forms and course payment.

COVID 19 Policy

Your co-operation in helping to keep the Sutton Road Training Centre free of COVID-19 is appreciated. If you are unwell and have any common COVID-19 symptoms you should not attend the Centre.

Cancellations made up to one week (7 days) prior to this course commencing will receive a full refund. Any cancellations made after this time will not be eligible for any refund.
Failure to attend training on the day will not result in a refund. TISC at their sole discretion may offer to rebook the student on a later course upon the presentation of a medical certificate for the course days that were missed.

We at located at 441 Sutton Road, Majura, ACT.  Our training facilities are located on the left side of the road, approximately 900m from the Sutton Rd/Pialligo Ave intersection. There is ample free onsite parking for students.

It is recommend that students enrol in a one day course consisting of 6 hours of training followed by a 2 hour assessment session.  A one day course runs from 8:00am – 5:00pm.

All students must –

• Have a moderate level of English language. A language, literacy and numeracy assessment might require completion prior to enrolment.
• Be confident in driving a manual vehicle.
• Have held a current C class driver licence (except a learner licence) for one year or more
• Be a minimum of 18 years old
• Have a completed Driver Knowledge Test from a Transport for NSW Centre prior to enrolling in any heavy vehicle training or assessments. Students can complete this at the Queanbeyan Service Centre (13 77 88).
• Obtain the Competency Based Assessment logbook from a Transport for NSW Centre.
• Pass an Eyesight Test 
• Have a completed TISC Enrolment Form e-mailed to office@suttonroad.com.au together with your driver licence, and knowledge test to finalise the full enrolment process or complete the enrolment at the bottom of this page.  During the online enrolment process, you will be asked to upload your driver licence and knowledge test so please have this ready.

• Current driver licence.
• Competency Based Assessment Logbook provided by a Transport for NSW Centre.
• Students are required to bring their own lunch; however fast food outlets are located in Queanbeyan if you prefer to purchase it. A fridge, microwave, tea, coffee and biscuits are provided.

• Enclosed shoes and comfortable clothing suitable for the expected weather
• High visibility vest (We can provide you with one on the day)
• Additional items depending on the weather such as a hat, sunscreen or rain jacket where required.

If you want to use your own vehicle, please note the following:

• Someone who is licenced to drive this class will need to accompany you or bring and collect the vehicle.
• Your vehicle must be ACT or NSW registered. (It cannot be federally registered)
• Must be 75% loaded – this load cannot be dangerous goods, livestock, or fluid (excludes busses) – we will require a weighbridge ticket.
• Must have two or more seats, all fitted with full seatbelts.
• We will require a copy of your vehicle registration papers with your enrolment forms.

The course is assessed with a practical demonstration that meets the heavy vehicle licensing assessment requirements set by Road User Services.  If a student is ‘Not Yet Competent’, they need to enrol in another individual assessment at a later date and pay the associated fee.

Students who are found competent will not be licenced to drive a Medium Rigid vehicle yet. You first need to present the appropriate documentation provided by the TISC Assessor to a Transport for NSW Centre. The course price does not include the cost for issuing a new driver licence.

As the assessment for this course is regulated, we are unable to offer RPL or credit transfers for students. Students with existing experience driving a heavy vehicle can complete a reduced amount of training but will still have to complete the practical assessment.

Students have a right to appeal any assessment decision. A student wanting to make a complaint or appeal will need to complete the Assessment Complaints and Appeals Recording Form. Students can obtain a hard copy of the Assessment Complaints and Appeals Recording Form from reception or request it via email. 

As part of TISC’s obligation to the learner, we will ensure that all training is compliant with the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTO’s) 2015.

A student’s driver licence, HVCBA logbook and course enrolment forms are required within 48-hours of making a booking. TISC does not accept any tentative bookings and will only confirm a student’s enrolment upon receipt of the driver licence, HVCBA logbook for MR, course enrolment forms and course payment.

COVID 19 Policy

Your co-operation in helping to keep the Sutton Road Training Centre free of COVID-19 is appreciated. If you are unwell and have any common COVID-19 symptoms you should not attend the Centre.

Cancellations made up to one week (7 days) prior to this course commencing will receive a full refund. Any cancellations made after this time will not be eligible for any refund.
Failure to attend training on the day will not result in a refund. TISC at their sole discretion may offer to rebook the student on a later course upon the presentation of a medical certificate for the course days that were missed.

We at located at 441 Sutton Road, Majura, ACT.  Our training facilities are located on the left side of the road, approximately 900m from the Sutton Rd/Pialligo Ave intersection. There is ample free onsite parking for students.

The one day courses run from 8:00am until 5:00pm, alternatively, individual training and assessment sessions can be booked in the following time blocks:

• 8:00am – 10:00am
• 10:15am – 12:15pm
• 1:00pm – 3:00pm

In the first training session, students must complete a pre-departure check, load restraint and cabin controls before they can commence the practical driving component. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the course commencing to complete the relevant paperwork.

Heavy Rigid Synchromesh gearbox – Students that have no experience in driving a heavy rigid vehicle often require more than 6 hours of training before attempting the assessment.  We suggest a minimum of an initial 2-hour training session prior to attempting the one-day course of 6 hours training, followed by the assessment.

Heavy Rigid Non-Synchromesh gearbox – This is quite a challenging gearbox to operate, and students take an average of 10 x 2-hour training sessions to be deemed competent in operating this gearbox.  As a result, students are recommended to only book 2 – 4 hours of training at a time and then book an individual assessment when confident.

All students must –

• Have a moderate level of English language.  A language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment might require completion prior to enrolment.
• Be confident in driving a manual vehicle.
• Have held a current driver licence (provisional licence accepted) for a minimum of two years.
• Be a minimum of 19 years old.
• Pass the Heavy Vehicle Knowledge Test at a Road Ready Centre in Kambah (6109 0152) or Mitchell (6162 5152).
• Pass the ACT Commercial Driver’s Health Assessment for MR – MC
• Have a completed TISC Enrolment Form e-mailed to office@suttonroad.com.au together with your driver licence and knowledge test to finalise the full enrolment process or complete the enrolment at the bottom of this page.  During the online enrolment process, you will be asked to upload your driver licence and knowledge test, so please have this ready.

*ACT students are not required to complete a knowledge test if they already hold a heavy vehicle licence and are upgrading up to a Heavy Rigid licence. For example, if you already hold a medium rigid licence and want to upgrade to a Heavy Rigid Non-Synchro you do not need to complete a knowledge test.

• Current driver licence.
• Knowledge Test issued by an ACT Road Ready Centre.
• Students are required to bring their own lunch; however fast food outlets are located in Queanbeyan if you prefer to purchase it. A fridge, microwave, tea, coffee and biscuits are provided.

• Enclosed shoes and comfortable clothing suitable for the expected weather
• High visibility vest (We can provide you with one on the day)
• Additional items depending on the weather such as a hat, sunscreen or rain jacket where required.

If you want to use your own vehicle, please note the following:

• Someone who is licenced to drive this class will need to accompany you or drop off and collect the vehicle.
• Your vehicle must be ACT or NSW registered. (It cannot be federally registered)
• Must be 60% loaded – this load cannot be dangerous goods, livestock, or fluid (excludes busses) – we will require a weighbridge ticket.
• Must have two or more seats, all fitted with full seatbelts.
• We will require a copy of your vehicle registration papers with your enrolment forms.

The practical driving assessment is a 1 hour and 30 minutes evaluation of an applicant’s driving skills, which includes the following components:

• Ensure vehicle is loaded to 60% of its capacity.
• Load restraint assessment using ropes, load binders (dogs) and chains, and ratchet/winch and straps.
• Ability to drain the test vehicle’s air tank (where fitted).
• Knowledge of the height of the vehicle’s load.
• Ability to perform a pre-test safety check, including tyres, wheels, wheel nuts, fluid and air leaks etc.
• Thorough knowledge of the test vehicle’s controls.
• A comprehensive driving assessment including but not limited to gear selection, steering, braking, forward driving, turning, mandatory signs, reversing, hill start, overtaking, hill ascent and compliance with system of vehicle control.

The course is assessed with a practical demonstration that meets the heavy vehicle licensing assessment requirements set by Road User Services.  If a student is ‘Not Yet Competent’, they need to enrol in another individual assessment at a later date and pay the associated fee.

Students who are found competent will not be licenced to drive a Heavy Rigid vehicle yet. You first need to present the appropriate documentation provided by the TISC Assessor to an Access Canberra Shopfront that offers Road Transport Authority Services. The course price does not include the cost for issuing a new driver licence.

As the assessment for this course is regulated, we are unable to offer RPL or credit transfers for students. Students with existing experience driving a heavy vehicle can complete a reduced amount of training but will still have to complete the practical assessment.

Students have a right to appeal any assessment decision. A student wanting to make a complaint or appeal will need to complete the Assessment Complaints and Appeals Recording Form. Students can obtain a hard copy of the Assessment Complaints and Appeals Recording Form from reception or request it via email. 

As part of TISC’s obligation to the learner, we will ensure that all training is compliant with the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTO’s) 2015.

A student’s driver licence, knowledge test and course enrolment forms are required within 48-hours of making a booking. TISC does not accept any tentative bookings and will only confirm a student’s enrolment upon receipt of the driver licence, knowledge test, course enrolment forms and course payment.

COVID 19 Policy

Your co-operation in helping to keep the Sutton Road Training Centre free of COVID-19 is appreciated. If you are unwell and have any common COVID-19 symptoms you should not attend the Centre.

Cancellations made up to one week (7 days) prior to this course commencing will receive a full refund. Any cancellations made after this time will not be eligible for any refund.
Failure to attend training on the day will not result in a refund. TISC at their sole discretion may offer to rebook the student on a later course upon the presentation of a medical certificate for the course days that were missed.

We at located at 441 Sutton Road, Majura, ACT.  Our training facilities are located on the left side of the road, approximately 900m from the Sutton Rd/Pialligo Ave intersection. There is ample free onsite parking for students.

It is recommended that students enrol in a one day course consisting of 6 hours of training followed by a 2 hour assessment session.

The one day course runs from 8:00am until 5:00pm, alternatively, individual training and assessment sessions can be booked in the following time blocks:

• 8:00am – 10:00am
• 10:00am – 12:00pm
• 1:00pm – 3:00pm

In the first training session, students must complete a pre-departure check, a load restraint demonstration and cabin controls check before they can commence the practical driving component. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the course commencing to complete the relevant paperwork.

All students must –

• Have a moderate level of English language.  A language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment might require completion prior to enrolment.
• Be confident in driving a manual vehicle.
• Have held a current C class driver licence (except a learner licence) for one year or more.
• Be a minimum of 18 years old.
• Pass the Heavy Vehicle Knowledge Test at a Road Ready Centre in Kambah (6109 0152) or Mitchell (6162 5152).
• Pass the ACT Commercial Driver’s Health Assessment for MR – MC
• Have a completed TISC Enrolment Form e-mailed to office@suttonroad.com.au together with your driver licence and knowledge test to finalise the full enrolment process or complete the enrolment at the bottom of this page.  During the online enrolment process, you will be asked to upload your driver licence and knowledge test so please have this ready.

• Current driver licence.
• Knowledge Test issued by an ACT Road Ready Centre.
• Students are required to bring their own lunch; however fast food outlets are located in Queanbeyan if you prefer to purchase it. A fridge, microwave, tea, coffee and biscuits are provided.

• Enclosed shoes and comfortable clothing suitable for the expected weather.
• High visibility vest. (We can provide you with one on the day)
• Additional items depending on the weather such as a hat, sunscreen or rain jacket where required.

If you want to use your own vehicle, please note the following:

• Someone who is licenced to drive this class will need to accompany you or bring and collect the vehicle.
• Your vehicle must be ACT or NSW registered. (It cannot be federally registered)
• Must be 60% loaded – this load cannot be dangerous goods, livestock, or fluid (excludes busses) – we will require a weighbridge ticket.
• Must have tw0 or more seats, all fitted with full seatbelts.
• We will require a copy of your vehicle registration papers with your enrolment forms.

The practical driving assessment is a 1 hour and 30 minutes evaluation of an applicant’s driving skills, which includes the following components:

• Ensure vehicle is loaded to 60% of its capacity.
• Load restraint assessment using ropes, load binders (dogs) and chains, and ratchet/winch and straps.
• Ability to drain the test vehicle’s air tank (where fitted).
• Knowledge of the height of the vehicle’s load.
• Ability to perform a pre-test safety check, including tyres, wheels, wheel nuts, fluid and air leaks etc.
• Thorough knowledge of the test vehicle’s controls.
• A comprehensive driving assessment including but not limited to gear selection, steering, braking, forward driving, turning, mandatory signs, reversing, hill start, overtaking, hill ascent and compliance with system of vehicle control.

The course is assessed with a practical demonstration that meets the heavy vehicle licensing assessment requirements set by Road User Services.  If a student is ‘Not Yet Competent’, they need to enrol in another individual assessment at a later date and pay the associated fee.

Students who are found competent will not be licenced to drive a Medium Rigid vehicle yet. You first need to present the appropriate documentation provided by the TISC Assessor to an Access Canberra Shopfront that offers Road Transport Authority Services. The course price does not include the cost for issuing a new driver licence.

As the assessment for this course is regulated, we are unable to offer RPL or credit transfers for students. Students with existing experience driving a heavy vehicle can complete a reduced amount of training but will still have to complete the practical assessment.

Students have a right to appeal any assessment decision. A student wanting to make a complaint or appeal will need to complete the Assessment Complaints and Appeals Recording Form. Students can obtain a hard copy of the Assessment Complaints and Appeals Recording Form from reception or request it via email. 

As part of TISC’s obligation to the learner, we will ensure that all training is compliant with the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTO’s) 2015.

A student’s driver licence, knowledge test and course enrolment forms are required within 48-hours of making a booking. TISC does not accept any tentative bookings and will only confirm a student’s enrolment upon receipt of the driver licence, knowledge test, course enrolment forms and course payment.

COVID 19 Policy

Your co-operation in helping to keep the Sutton Road Training Centre free of COVID-19 is appreciated. If you are unwell and have any common COVID-19 symptoms you should not attend the Centre.

Cancellations made up to one week (7 days) prior to this course commencing will receive a full refund. Any cancellations made after this time will not be eligible for any refund.
Failure to attend training on the day will not result in a refund. TISC at their sole discretion may offer to rebook the student on a later course upon the presentation of a medical certificate for the course days that were missed.

We at located at 441 Sutton Road, Majura, ACT.  Our training facilities are located on the left side of the road, approximately 900m from the Sutton Rd/Pialligo Ave intersection. There is ample free onsite parking for students.

Students generally require more training for this licence class so we recommend that students book individual trainings session until they are confident to proceed to the assessment.

Individual training and assessment sessions can be booked in the following time blocks:

• 8:00am – 10:00am
• 10:15am – 12:15pm
• 1:00pm – 3:00pm

In the first training session, students must complete a pre-departure check, load restraint and cabin controls before they can commence the practical driving component. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the course commencing to complete the relevant paperwork.

All students must –

• Have a moderate level of English language.  A language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment might require completion prior to enrolment.
• Be confident in driving a manual vehicle.
• Have held a current heavy rigid or heavy combination driver licence or equivalent for a minimum of one year.
• Be a minimum of 20 years old
• Pass the Heavy Vehicle Knowledge Test from a Transport for NSW Centre prior to enrolling in any heavy vehicle training or assessments. Students can complete this at the Queanbeyan Service Centre (13 77 88).
• Obtain the Competency Based Assessment logbook from a Transport for NSW Centre.
• Pass an Eyesight Test 
• Pass a medical examination (This form isn’t available anywhere on-line, and needs to be issued to an individual from a registry. If the form is lost, the individual must re attend a registry to be issued with a new form. Each form is securely issued and recorded against a participants licence details.)
• Have a completed TISC Enrolment Form e-mailed to office@suttonroad.com.au together with your driver licence and knowledge test to finalise the full enrolment process or complete the enrolment at the bottom of this page.  During the online enrolment process, you will be asked to upload your driver licence and knowledge test so please have this ready.

*NSW licence holders are required to complete a new Driver Knowledge Test even if they already hold a heavy vehicle driver licence in a smaller class and only want to upgrade their licence.

• Current driver licence.
• Competency Based Assessment logbook provided by a Transport for NSW Centre.
• Students are required to bring their own lunch; however fast food outlets are located in Queanbeyan if you prefer to purchase it. A fridge, microwave, tea, coffee and biscuits are provided.

• Enclosed shoes and comfortable clothing suitable for the expected weather.
• High visibility vest. (We can provide you with one on the day)
• Additional items depending on the weather such as a hat, sunscreen or rain jacket where required.

If you want to use your own vehicle, please note the following:

• Someone who is licenced to drive this class will need to accompany you or bring and collect the vehicle.
• Your vehicle must be ACT or NSW registered. (It cannot be federally registered)
• Must be 75% loaded – this load cannot be dangerous goods, livestock, or fluid (excludes busses) – we will require a weighbridge ticket.
• Must have two or more seats, all fitted with full seatbelts.
• We will require a copy of your vehicle registration papers with your enrolment forms.

The course is assessed with a practical demonstration that meets the Transport for NSW heavy vehicle licensing assessment requirements. There is no written or verbal assessment conducted on this course. There is no guarantee that students will pass the assessment and if they are found to be ‘Not Yet Competent’, they need to enrol in another individual assessment at a later date and pay the associated fee.

As the assessment for this course is regulated, we are unable to RPL or credit transfers for students. Students with existing experience driving a heavy vehicle can complete a reduced amount of training but will still have to complete the practical assessment.

Students have a right to appeal any assessment decision. A student wanting to make a complaint or appeal will need to complete the Assessment Complaints and Appeals Recording Form. Students can obtain a hard copy of the Assessment Complaints and Appeals Recording Form from reception or request it via email. 

As part of TISC’s obligation to the learner, we will ensure that all training is compliant with the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTO) 2015 and is delivered to a high standard.

A student’s driver licence, HVCBA logbook and course enrolment forms are required within 48-hours of making a booking. TISC does not accept any tentative bookings and will only confirm a student’s enrolment upon receipt of the driver licence, HVCBA logbook for MC, course enrolment forms and course payment.

COVID 19 Policy

Your co-operation in helping to keep the Sutton Road Training Centre free of COVID-19 is appreciated. If you are unwell and have any common COVID-19 symptoms you should not attend the Centre.

Cancellations made up to one week (7 days) prior to this course commencing will receive a full refund. Any cancellations made after this time will not be eligible for any refund.
Failure to appear on the day will not attract a refund. However, TISC at their sole discretion may offer to rebook the student on a later course upon the presentation of a medical certificate for the course days that were missed.

We at located at 441 Sutton Road, Majura ACT.  Our training facilities are located on the left side of the road approximately 900m from the Sutton Rd/Pialligo Ave intersection. There is ample free parking for students onsite.

Individual training and assessment sessions can be booked in the following time blocks:

• 8:00am – 10:00am
• 10:15am – 12:15pm
• 1:00pm – 3:00pm

In the first training session, students must complete a pre-departure check, load restraint and cabin controls before they can commence the practical driving component. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the course commencing to complete the relevant paperwork.

All students must –

• Have a moderate level of English language.  A language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment might require completion prior to enrolment.
• Have held a medium or heavy rigid driver licence (provisional licence accepted) for a minimum of 1 year.
• Be a minimum of 19 years old.
• Be confident in driving a manual vehicle.
• Pass the Heavy Vehicle Knowledge Test at a Road Ready Centre in Kambah (6109 0152) or Mitchell (6162 5152).
• Pass the ACT Commercial Driver’s Health Assessment for MR – MC
• Have a completed TISC Enrolment Form e-mailed to office@suttonroad.com.au together with your driver licence and knowledge test to finalise the full enrolment process or complete the enrolment at the bottom of this page.  During the online enrolment process, you will be asked to upload your driver licence and knowledge test so please have this ready.

• Current driver licence.
• Knowledge Test issued by an ACT Road Ready Centre.
• Students are required to bring their own lunch; however fast food outlets are located in Queanbeyan if you prefer to purchase it. A fridge, microwave, tea, coffee and biscuits are provided.

• Enclosed shoes and comfortable clothing suitable for the expected weather.
• High visibility vest. (We can provide you with one on the day)
• Additional items depending on the weather such as a hat, sunscreen or rain jacket where required.

If you want to use your own vehicle, please note the following:

• Someone who is licenced to drive this class will need to accompany you or bring and collect the vehicle.
• Your vehicle must be ACT or NSW registered. (It cannot be federally registered)
• Must be 60% loaded – this load cannot be dangerous goods, livestock, or fluid (excludes busses) – we will require a weighbridge ticket.
• Must have two or more seats, all fitted with full seatbelts.
• We will require a copy of your vehicle registration papers with your enrolment forms.

The practical driving assessment is a 1 hour and 30 minutes evaluation of an applicant’s driving skills, which includes the following components:

• Ensure vehicle is loaded to 60% of its capacity.
• Load restraint assessment using ropes, load binders (dogs) and chains, and ratchet/winch and straps.
• Ability to drain the test vehicle’s air tank (where fitted).
• Knowledge of the height of the vehicle’s load.
• Ability to perform a pre-test safety check, including tyres, wheels, wheel nuts, fluid and air leaks etc.
• Thorough knowledge of the test vehicle’s controls.
• Ability to uncouple and couple the trailer using the correct procedures.
• A comprehensive driving assessment including but not limited to gear selection, steering, braking, forward driving, turning, mandatory signs, reversing, hill start, overtaking, hill ascent and compliance with system of vehicle control.

The course is assessed with a practical demonstration that meets the heavy vehicle licensing assessment requirements set by Road User Services.  If a student is ‘Not Yet Competent’, they need to enrol in another individual assessment at a later date and pay the associated fee.

Students who are found competent will not be licenced to drive a Heavy Combination vehicle yet. You first need to present the appropriate documentation provided by the TISC Assessor to an Access Canberra Shopfront that offers Road Transport Authority Services. The course price does not include the cost for issuing a new driver licence.

As the assessment for this course is regulated, we are unable to RPL or credit transfers for students. Students with existing experience driving a heavy vehicle can complete a reduced amount of training but will still have to complete the practical assessment.

Students have a right to appeal any assessment decision. A student wanting to make a complaint or appeal will need to complete the Assessment Complaints and Appeals Recording Form. Students can obtain a hard copy of the Assessment Complaints and Appeals Recording Form from reception or request it via email. 

As part of TISC’s obligation to the learner, we will ensure that all training is compliant with the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTO’s) 2015.

A student’s driver licence, knowledge test and course enrolment forms are required within 48-hours of making a booking. TISC does not accept any tentative bookings and will only confirm a student’s enrolment upon receipt of the driver licence, knowledge test, course enrolment forms and course payment.

COVID 19 Policy

Your co-operation in helping to keep the Sutton Road Training Centre free of COVID-19 is appreciated. If you are unwell and have any common COVID-19 symptoms you should not attend the Centre.

Cancellations made up to one week (7 days) prior to this course commencing will receive a full refund. Any cancellations made after this time will not be eligible for any refund.
Failure to attend training on the day will not result in a refund. TISC at their sole discretion may offer to rebook the student on a later course upon the presentation of a medical certificate for the course days that were missed.

We at located at 441 Sutton Road, Majura, ACT.  Our training facilities are located on the left side of the road, approximately 900m from the Sutton Rd/Pialligo Ave intersection. There is ample free onsite parking for students.

One day course from 8:30am – 4:00pm

The course comprises of the following key topics:

• Trailer/caravan and towing fundamentals
• Trailer/caravan safety inspections
• Coupling and Uncoupling
• Reversing with a trailer or caravan
• On-road driving and manoeuvring for trailers and caravans

All students must –

• Have a moderate level of English language, literacy and numeracy. The assessment is written in English and a translator is not permitted in the assessment. A language, literacy and numeracy assessment might require completion prior to enrolment.
• Hold a valid drivers licence (Provisional licences are accepted)

• A registered, roadworthy vehicle and registered, roadworthy trailer.

• Cancellations made up to one week (7 days) prior to the course commencing will receive a full refund. Any cancellations made after this time will not be eligible for a refund.
• Failure to attend the training on the scheduled day will not result in a refund.
• TISC, at their sole discretion, may offer to rebook the student on a later course depending on the circumstances of the cancellation. TISC may request further documentation to assess student eligibility for a refund under these circumstances.