Escort and other

Escort Oversized/Overmassed Load

TLI – Training Package

The units that we cover in this course are:

  • TLIB0002 Carry out vehicle inspection
  • TLIC3010 Escort oversized and/or overmassed loads
  • TLIE3009 Use Escort communication
  • TLIF3013 Coordinate breakdown and emergencies
  • TLIF3060 Control traffic as a vehicle operator

* This course is trained and assessed as a cluster of units.

Bridge Video Supervision is also covered

The Escort Vehicle Course takes place over three (3) days and will give you a good theoretical background and practical experience in the skills of Piloting oversize loads.

The first two (2) days has a mix of time spent in our training room where you are taught the theory side of Piloting and outside, completing practical activities and some assessments.

The third day of the course is spent on the road doing practical training and assessment, piloting a 4.8 metre wide load approx 350 km. The practical assessment requires each trainee to Pilot the permitted oversize load as lead Pilot and as Rear Pilot.

There is also a one-day refresher course available.

Pre-requisites

As of the 28th of November 2017, the conditions to obtain your Heavy Vehicle Licence are listed below:

To enrol in a Course, all individuals must meet the following requirements:

  • Must hold a current non-probationary valid Drivers License
  • Pass an Assessment of fitness to drive for Commercial Drivers Examination
  • Must be physically fit
  • Must have good mobility (ie full use of both shoulders and elbows)
  • Must be competent in numeracy and literacy skills
  • Complete an application form and pay an administration fee of $205 to Main Roads

Recommended: Hold a current and valid basic first aid qualification

How long before I get my Heavy Vehicle License?

Once Main Roads receives all relevant documentation, it will take 10 working days to complete the licencing process, once approved allow up to 20 working days for the completion of the gazette process.

The Heavy Vehicle License is valid for three years. To renew your license you are required to:

  • Hold a current Motor Vehicle Drivers License
  • Do a refresher course
  • Pass an Assessment of fitness to drive for Commercial Drivers Examination
  • Complete an application form and pay an administration fee of $205 to Main Roads

For more detailed information please visit: Main Roads Heavy Vehicle Pilot Licence Page

Keen Bros Driver Training also offer other services:

  • Refresher training
  • VOC (Verification of Competency)
  • Fitness to Hold
  • Extra Ordinary Licenses (court order must be supplied)