Overview

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate, load, haul and dump materials using a rigid haul truck.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors, and must be sourced from state jurisdictions prior to applying this unit.

This course is appropriate for those working in operational roles within the mining, building and construction industries.

Practical Component:

• conducting prestart and start-up checks prior to commencing operations
• driving and manoeuvring rigid haul vehicle and adjusting techniques to suit site conditions
• operating rigid haul vehicle within equipment operating capacities
• positioning the rigid haul vehicle for loading of materials under at least one of the following types of loading equipment:
  •  shovels
  • wheel loaders
  • excavators
  • bins
  • conveyor belts
  • draglines

Please note that all theory is to be completed prior to your practical booking, to avoid disappointment please ensure both your student activity booklet and student assessment are completed in full before confirming your practical training.

Course Details

Course Location: 39 Moffat Street, Cairns North 

Duration: 2-3 Days.

Course Times: Start at 7:45am.

Assessment Type: Theory and Practical

On the day of assessment, you may be required to start before 7:30am and stay after 5pm depending on how long the formal assessment runs for, we will advise of these times whilst you are on the course.

Due to site safety inductions, any student that arrives after 08:15am will need to reschedule their booking and pay for the course in full.

If you are unable to attend due to illness, we will require a doctors certificate/clearence to be able to reschedule your course. If you are unable to provide a doctors clearance/certificate then you may need to pay for your course again.