Overview

To provide students with the knowledge and skills required to lawfully, safely and efficiently transport logs by road.

This course also benefits drivers already employed with log transport companies, assisting organisations to meet Log safety Council recommendations, giving employers the confidence that their driving staff are operating in a lawful, efficient and safe manner at the required industry standards.

Training and assessment is undertaken in both theoretical and practical environments with as much of the activities as possible undertaken in-cab in real time situations. This ensures drivers are trained in realistic environments and minimises disruption to normal log transport operations.

Content

Graduates of this programme will:

• Demonstrate the skills for the transportation of logs by road including; the log loading process, load security, driving on both sealed and unsealed surfaces, risk reduction strategies and techniques while driving, pre-drive and on-road vehicle checks, transportation of logs and driving in a safe, lawful and fuel efficient manner.
• Demonstrate an understanding of health and safety in the forest, documentation required for the transportation of logs, selection and recording of routes, vehicle dynamics, fatigue management, work time and driving hours logbook rules.

Admission Information:

• A minimum of Class 4 Drivers Licence for at least 3 months (if 25 years of age or over) or 6 months (if 24 years of age or under).
• Must hold a Class 5 Learner licence.
• Must have undergone training and have a basic knowledge of a heavy combination vehicle use, including both manual and automatic transmissions.
• Mature students who cannot provide evidence of previous academic achievement may be asked to complete a literacy/numeracy assessment to determine the level of support they will require.

Applicants for whom English is not their first language require a minimum IELTS score of 5.5.

The course is also open to applicants who already hold a Class 5 drivers licence and actively employed in the log transport industry or on other driving related duties.

Qualification gained:

National Certificate in the Transportation of Logs by Road