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. 

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

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.