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

One day course from 8:15am – 4:30pm

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.

Any cancellations made less than 7 days prior to this course commencing will not be eligible for a refund. Failure to attend training on the day will also 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.

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 at a Road Ready Centre in Kambah (6109 0152) or Mitchell (6162 5152).
• Pass the ACT Commercial Driver’s Health Assessment for MR – MC with your medical practitioner.
• 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 2 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 2 hours 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 Multi 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.

Any cancellations made less than 7 days prior to this course commencing will not be eligible for a refund. Failure to attend training on the day will also 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.

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

Students are required to complete a minimum of 2 hours of training before an assessment.  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 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 at a Road Ready Centre in Kambah (6109 0152) or Mitchell (6103 0463).

• 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.

You will need 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.
• 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 Light 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.

Any cancellations made less than 7 days prior to this course commencing will not be eligible for a refund. Failure to attend training on the day will also 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.

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 drivers licence for a minimum of one year (provisional licences are accepted).
• Be a minimum of 18 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.

• 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.

You will need 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 Light 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 LR, course enrolment forms and course payment.

Any cancellations made less than 7 days prior to this course commencing will not be eligible for a refund. Failure to attend training on the day will also 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.

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 Avenue intersection. There is ample free onsite parking for students.

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 Combination Automatic and Synchromesh – Students that have no experience in driving this vehicle class often require more than 6 hours of training before attempting the assessment.

Heavy Combination Non-Synchromesh – This is quite challenging and students take an average of 10 x 2 hour training sessions to be found competent. 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 medium or heavy rigid driver licence (provisional licence accepted) for a minimum of one year .
• Be a minimum of 19 years old.
• Have completed the Driver Knowledge Test from a Transport for NSW Service 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.

*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 Combination 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) 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 HC, course enrolment forms and course payment.

Any cancellations made less than 7 days prior to this course commencing will not be eligible for a refund. Failure to attend training on the day will also 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.

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.

• Self-paced review questions to be completed prior to onsite training
• Two days 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 forklift truck:

• Conduct pre-operational checks
• Implementation of traffic management plan in accordance with workplace procedures
• Identify risk control measures for hazards and implement control measures
• Conduct operational checks and report damage or defects
• Monitor load operations to ensure stability of load and avoidance of hazards in accordance with safe work procedures
• Respond to unplanned and or unsafe situations in accordance with safe work procedures
• Understand general operation, machine shutdown and appropriate storage
• Conduct post-operational checks

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

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. You may be required to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment 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 (If you live outside of the ACT you will need to provide a letter on a business letterhead, or a signed statutory declaration, stating you require training from TISC as we are either the closest provider or you require it for your employment in the ACT region).

Upon successful completion of this course you will need to present your Statement of Attainment and assessment pass checklist at an Access Canberra shopfront to apply for your licence. For more information, visit https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/business-and-work/high-risk-work-licences#Apply-for-a-new-updated-or-interstate-transfer-of-high-risk-work-licence

If you attend without having completed the compulsory eLearning activities, you will not be allowed to participate in the course. This may incur an additional booking fee to be rescheduled on a course at a later date.

Any cancellations made less than 7 days prior to this course commencing will not be eligible for a refund. Failure to attend training on the day will also 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.

Two day course from 8:00am – 4:00pm (please arrive 15 minutes early on the first day)

The course comprises of the following key topics:

• Identify individual organisations and systems for the transport of dangerous goods
• Identify UN numbers, classes and divisions of dangerous goods including packing groups and categories of dangerous goods
• Maintain dangerous goods documentation
• Plan and manage safe transport of dangerous goods
• Check all safety equipment and its serviceability
• Check vehicle and assess suitability of transport mode for intended load
• Follow emergency procedures
• Plan, control and manage transfer of dangerous goods

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.
  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Hold a full driver licence (provisional and learners’ licence will not be accepted)
  • Notify TISC if you hold a licence issued from outside of the ACT or NSW – you may need to seek an exception from the relevant Regulatory Authority for you to complete the course

It is highly recommended that students complete the required medical test (as specified by the relevant regulatory authority) before enrolling into this course. While not a compulsory pre-requisite when enrolling, students may be found ineligible for the issue of a licence on medical grounds after completing the course. No refunds will be provided by TISC in such cases.

Successful completion of this unit of competency is a requirement when applying for a Dangerous Goods Driver Licence. TISC does NOT issue the Dangerous Goods Licence. On successful completion of the course the student will be issued with a statement of attainment which needs to be submitted with the licence application. If the student is applying for a NSW licence, then the trainer will also complete the certification of training section on the licence application form. When applying for the dangerous goods drivers licence, the following documents will also be required:

• Completed medical test (details are included on the ‘Application for Dangerous Goods Drivers Licence’ form)
• Completed nationally recognised training – this course
• Two passport photos
• A printed record of the applicants driving history over the last 5 years, one will be required from each state where a licence was issued

Applicants will need to submit these documents to their relevant regulatory authority within six months of completing the medical test and training. The licence application fee is not included in the course fee.

ACT Licence Applications
ACT Dangerous Goods Driver Licence applications must be submitted online via their website which is listed below. Further detail can be found in the ACT Government’s Dangerous Goods Driver Licence Suitable Persons Policy.

ACT Dangerous Goods Licence Application (online)
Contact number – 13 22 81
Email Address – dangeroussubstances@act.gov.au
ACT Website – www.act.gov.au/dgdriverlicence

NSW Licence Applications
NSW Dangerous Goods Driver Licence applications must be submitted online through the eConnect portal.

NSW Dangerous Goods Licence Application Form 

eConnect portal –  Dangerous Goods Drivers License Application Login (nsw.gov.au)

Contact number – 131 555

Email Address – dgrp.licensing@epa.nsw.gov.au 

NSW Website – www.epa.nsw.gov.au/dangerousgoods/training.htm

Dangerous Goods Regulatory Authorities

• Australian Capital Territory – WorkSafe ACT
• New South Wales – Environment Protection Authority (EPA)
• Victoria – WorkSafe Victoria
• Queensland – Queensland Transport
• Northern Territory – NT WorkSafe
• Tasmania – Workplace Standards Tasmania
• Western Australia – Department of Mines and Petroleum
• South Australia – SafeWork SA

Please contact the regulatory authorities for any further information on the Dangerous Goods Driver Licence application processes.

Any cancellations made less than 7 days prior to this course commencing will not be eligible for a refund. Failure to attend training on the day will also 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.

Three day course from 8:00am – 4:30pm (please arrive 15 minutes early on the first day).

The course comprises of the following key topics:

• Types of emergency incidents
• Dangerous Goods tanker construction
• Equipment used at an emergency incident
• Dangerous Goods codes and regulations
• Analysis of a response trailer
• Equipment identification and how it is used
• Product recovery operations
• Minor leaks, static electricity etc
• Demonstration of simulated product recovery operations
• Simulated emergency incident using actual rollover tanker and associated equipment

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 previous industry experience as they are required to provide us with third party reports from a manager and a fellow colleague from an external agency.

Upon successful completion of this course you will be issued with an “Emergency Responders Card’. This card is issued by TISC for the purposes of identification at an incident site.

Any cancellations made less than 7 days prior to this course commencing will not be eligible for a refund. Failure to attend training on the day will also 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.