About Sutton Road Training Centre

This course aims to provide students with the skills and knowledge required to operate a forklift truck safely in accordance with all relevant legislative requirements. Competence in this unit, does not in itself result in a High Risk Work Licence to operate this plant.

A person performing this work is required to hold a forklift truck High Risk Work Licence (HRWL).

This course covers the requirements for operating a crane mounted to a vehicle which has a lifting capacity of 10 metre tonnes or more for loading and unloading the vehicle.   Successfully completing this course will equip participant with the knowledge and skills to obtain a High Risk Work Licence.

At Transport Industries Skills Centre Inc. (TISC) we specialise in the training and licence assessment of all heavy vehicle classes. For drivers seeking to upgrade their licence to include the provision for carrying dangerous goods, our two day course is a must. Our experienced trainers will provide you with leading industry expertise in all aspects of this challenging environment.

The unit applies to individuals who operate four-wheel drive vehicles in a variety of work settings and industry sectors, including forestry, agriculture, construction, tourism and energy.

All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.

The unit applies to individuals who recover four-wheel drive vehicles in a variety of work settings and industry sectors, including forestry, agriculture, construction, tourism and energy.

Individuals must hold a driver licence or a provisional driver licence prior to commencing this unit of competency.

Students will become familiar with all aspects of towing including hitching, on road driving, manoeuvring and parking. The day begins in the classroom, discussing safety, weights and measures and towing principles. The remainder of the day involves practical activities designed to improve your understanding and develop your skills for safe hitching, manoeuvring and on-road driving. Before competency can be determined, students must demonstrate they can drive and manoeuvre two different trailers on a road with curves.