Overview
Pathways
Successful completion of the TLI31222 Certificate III in Driving Operations may lead to employment opportunities, including:
- General Freight Driver
- Line Haul Driver
- Pick Up and Delivery Driver.
Please note: This course provides skills and knowledge to the industry standard, but does not guarantee a job.
Snapshot

What you will study
This qualification consists of 15 units of competency, as shown below. Students must complete 13 standard units of competency in addition to 2 units from the Medium Rigid (MR) or Heavy Rigid (HR) pathways.
*J2S Training Solutions will engage an approved third-party provider to deliver and assess the specialist driving units of competency in this qualification, in accordance with the requirements of the 2025 Standards for RTOs and our third-party agreement.
Core Units
- TLIB0002* Carry out vehicle inspection
- TLIC1051* Operate commercial vehicle
- TLID0020 Shift materials safely using manual handling methods
- TLIF0025 Following work health and safety procedures
- TLIF2010 Apply fatigue management strategies
Elective Units
- TLIA0004 Complete receival and dispatch documentation
- TLIC0033* Apply low risk heavy vehicle driving behaviours (Driver Awareness)
- TLIE0002 Process workplace documents
- TLIE0009 Carry out basic workplace calculations
- TLIE3004 Prepare workplace documents
- TLIF0009 Ensure the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility)
- TLIF3013 Coordinate breakdowns and emergencies
- TLIH0005 Interpret road maps and navigate pre-determined routes
- TLIC3003* Drive medium rigid vehicle (Medium Rigid pathway)
- TLILIC2015* Licence to drive medium rigid vehicle (Medium Rigid pathway)
- TLIC3004* Drive heavy rigid vehicle (E) (Heavy Rigid pathway)
- TLILIC2016* Licence to drive heavy rigid vehicle (Heavy Rigid pathway)
How you will study
Delivery
This course may be delivered through face-to-face or work-based training. We use a range of assessment methods for this qualification, including:
- Short answers
- Projects
- Activities
- Workplace observation
- Observation in a simulated workplace.
Duration
This qualification can be completed in up to thirty-six months, dependent on the student's experience, Credit Transfer (CT) or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Apply for CT or RPL during enrolment.
Eligibility and requirements
Student Requirements
The following will be required for the enrolment process:
- Unique Student Identifier (USI)
- verifiable identification documents
- completion of the LLND assessment.
- a valid class C licence (Minimum of a P2 licence required. Time spent on P1 licence included.)
- MR option: min. 12 months
- HR option: min. 24 months
- Please visit www.usi.gov.au to create your USI.
Students will require access to appropriate technology and internet if the materials are delivered online.
Course fees
Fees
- Online or self-study option at $8,800 per student.
- Other delivery option $11,000 per student.
Should you require an RPL assessment, please contact us for fees and arrangement. This price includes a non-refundable Administration Charge of $250.
Please visit nsw.gov.au for updated driver and rider licence fees.
Additional Fees
- Extension/Suspension Fee (administration charges): $50
- Replacement of Testamur/statement of attainment/Qualification Certificate - Hard Copy: $75
- Replacement of Testamur/statement of attainment/Qualification Certificate - Digital: $25
- Repeat of unit (Third attempt onwards Per unit): $150
- RPL and RCC assessment: Contact us for a quote
Please note: course fees and additional charges may change from time to time, please check with J2S Training Solutions staff for updates.
J2S Training Solutions does not accept upfront payments of more than $1,500. If a student's fee is more than this amount, the support of a flexible payment plan will be offered to students.





