Western Australia Pilot Licence Course
INDUSTRIES
These units of competency relate to the Transport Industry, and specifically to the pilot and escort activities in the movement of oversized and /or overmassed loads.
COURSE AIM
The aim of this course is to ensure that the participants at the end of the training have a full understanding of what is required to be a Western Australia (WA) authorised pilot when moving Oversized and or overpassed loads (OSOM).
It addresses also the requirements of carrying out the work in accordance with National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) regulations for piloting and escorting oversized and overmassed loads and relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority licence/permit requirements. It includes the preparation for pilot/escort operations, carrying out communications regarding the operations and fulfilling all functions related to piloting escorting vehicles carrying oversized and overmassed loads.
UNITS COVERED
- TLIC3010 – Pilot or escort oversized and/or overmassed loads
- TLIF3013 – Coordinate breakdowns and emergencies
- TLIE3009 – Use pilot and escort communications
- TLIF3060 – Control Traffic as a pilot vehicle operator
- TLIB0002 – Carry out vehicle inspection
- Non accredited – Western Australia Bridge Supervision
Western Australia Main roads Requirements:
To obtain your heavy vehicle pilots licence you need to:
- Hold a current non-probationary C class drivers licence
- Complete a ‘fitness to drive for commercial drivers form‘ which must have a 12 month validity period at the time of application
- Pass a WA heavy vehicle pilot training course
- Complete and submit an application form
Roles and responsibilities for Western Australia Licenced Pilots:
The Heavy Vehicle Pilot Licence (HVPL) requirements are detailed in the Road Traffic (Vehicle) Regulations 2014.
To help explain the steps you need to take to obtain and maintain a HVPL, we’ve put together these Heavy Vehicle Pilot Licence Business Rules.
To understand your roles and responsibilities as a heavy vehicle pilot in WA please refer to the Heavy Vehicle Pilot Codes of Conduct. The code also provides a detailed list of operating requirements including record of movement, clothing, signage, and vehicle requirements.
For more information regarding the Western Australia Pilot Licence from WA Main Roads please click the following link: Click Here
Course duration: 4 Days
What you need to bring:
- Current drivers licence
- USI number (Student Unique Identifier – www.usi.gov.au)
- Clean enclosed shoes
- Eye protection
- Laptop or Ipad to complete questions on the day – If this will be an issue please contact Motor School
MOTOR SCHOOL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Motor School policies and procedures are contained in the Student Handbook.
On booking request, you will be provided with a link to the Student Handbook, ensure you read Motor School policies and procedures it contains before confirming enrolment.
The Student Handbook, Motor School Refund policy and Motor School Terms and Conditions can also be accessed on our website under “Student Information”.