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Charles Darwin University (CDU)

  • 20% international / 80% domestic

Advanced Transport Industry Skills

  • Non-Award

The units contained in this training program specify the outcomes required for safe heavy vehicle operation in the transport and logistics industries.

Key details

Degree Type
Non-Award
Duration
4 years full-time
Course Code
VTP527

About this course




The units contained in this training program specify the outcomes required for safe heavy vehicle operation in the transport and logistics industries.

While focusing on the driver's legal responsibilities, it is primarily aimed at those wishing to expand their knowledge and progress their career within the transport or logistics industries.

This training program also includes units on fatigue management and work diary regulations for those drivers traveling across state borders within Australia. Units contained in this training program are recognised as the cornerstone of the safe operation of heavy vehicles.

Entry requirements

To gain entry into VTP527 Advanced Transport Industry Skills, candidates require:

  • Unique student identifier (USI)
  • An appropriate level of language, literacy, and numeracy skills and knowledge
  • Enclosed footwear and work clothing suited to industry

To ensure you have the right skills and support to succeed in your course, a Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LL&N) evaluation helps identify any areas where you may need additional support to help you achieve your goals.

What you will learn

To achieve the vocational training program VTP527 Advanced Transport Industry Skills, a total of five (5) units of competency must be completed as listed below.Students will be issued with a Statement of Attainment upon successful completion.

Career pathways

Possible occupations relevant to this qualification include:

  • coach driver
  • concrete agitator driver
  • line haul driver
  • pickup and delivery driver
  • tip truck driver
  • waste vehicle driver
  • interstate truck driver

Credit for prior study or work

Skills recognition is not applicable to this course. CDU's short courses are highly targeted courses designed to help you improve a specific skill. They will help you improve your career prospects, maintain currency in your field, or allow you to try out something completely new.