Multi Combination (MC)
TLILIC3018- Licence to drive a multi-combination vehicle
B Double – Prime mover with more than 1 trailer. A 3 axle prime mover with an A and B trailer each with bogie axles
What you need to get this licence:
What you need to get this licence:
- Be at least 21 years old
- Have held an HR or HC licence for at least 12 months
- If you currently hold an HR licence you must get an MC learner licence before doing the training course
- Go to a Service Tasmanian shop, show evidence of identity (this may be your driver licence) and pass a heavy vehicle rigid knowledge test (and pay the HR learner licence issue fee, if required
- Successfully complete the multi-combination training and final competency assessment with OnRoad OffRoad Training
- Go to a Service Tasmania shop and
- complete an application form
- show evidence of identify
- pass an eyesight test
- produce a Certificate of Competency to show that you’ve passed, and
- pay the licence extension fee
Using Your Vehicle Requirements (MC)
- Registered
- Roadworthy, please refer to roadworthy checklist
- Comprehensively insured
- Must be at least loaded to 75% of the GCM (weighbridge docket must be provided)
- A heavy combination vehicle with more than one trailer. The vehicle must be B-Double rated and have all pertinent documentation, permits etc. The combination must be at least 22 metres in length, in B double configuration or
- The minimum vehicle type for an MC is 3 axle prime mover with an A and B trailer each with bogie axles
- The minimum vehicle type for an MC is 3 axle prime mover with an A and B trailer each with bogie axles
To gain a heavy vehicle licence for a particular class. Where training is required an intensive hands on
training course has been implemented.
training course has been implemented.
On successful completion of the program you will receive a Statement of Attainment for:
- TLILIC3018- Licence to drive a multi-combination vehicle
You will receive a Certificate of Competence, which you will need to take to Service Tasmania.
This program is nationally recognised.
Multi-Combination Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS
Elements describe the essential outcomes.
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate
achievement of the element.
achievement of the element.
1. Drive a Multi-Combination vehicle
1.1 Multi-Combination vehicle is started, steered, manoeuvred, positioned and
stopped in accordance with traffic regulations, manufacturer instructions
and relevant vehicle handling procedures
stopped in accordance with traffic regulations, manufacturer instructions
and relevant vehicle handling procedures
1.2 Engine power is managed to ensure efficiency and performance, and
to minimise engine and gear damage
to minimise engine and gear damage
1.3 Braking system of multi-Combination vehicle is managed and operated
efficiently to ensure effective control of vehicle under all conditions
efficiently to ensure effective control of vehicle under all conditions
1.4 Driving hazards are identified and/or anticipated and avoided or
controlled through defensive driving
controlled through defensive driving
1.5 Multi-Combination vehicle is driven in reverse, maintaining visibility and
achieving accurate positioning
achieving accurate positioning
1.6 Multi-Combination vehicle is parked, shutdown and safely secured in
accordance with traffic regulations
accordance with traffic regulations
1.7 Load is safely and effectively restrained
2. Monitor traffic and
road conditions
road conditions
2.1 Traffic and road conditions are constantly monitored and acted on to
enable safe operation and to ensure no injury to people or damage to
property, equipment, loads and facilities
enable safe operation and to ensure no injury to people or damage to
property, equipment, loads and facilities
2.2 Interaction with other road users is conducted courteously in
accordance with road rules to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow
accordance with road rules to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow
3. Monitor and maintain vehicle performance
3.1 Vehicle performance is maintained through pre-operational
inspections and vehicle checks
inspections and vehicle checks
3.2 Appropriate signage, lights and equipment are checked for
operational effectiveness and for conformity to prescribed traffic
regulations
operational effectiveness and for conformity to prescribed traffic
regulations
3.3 Prime mover, dollies and trailer are correctly aligned and coupled in
proper sequence
3.4 Coupled vehicle is checked and tested to ensure it is correctly
secured and to confirm it is fully operational
proper sequence
3.4 Coupled vehicle is checked and tested to ensure it is correctly
secured and to confirm it is fully operational
Training
The Training will be delivered by an experienced and qualified trainer, face to face.
The training follows a specifically prepared course session plan.
The Training will be delivered by an experienced and qualified trainer, face to face.
The training follows a specifically prepared course session plan.
Assessment
Assessments will be conducted using a theory and practical assessment tool. The assessor will inform you of each of the assessments prior to them being conducted.
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