Overview
Have you ever seen vehicles at the front and back of a truck that’s carrying a massive load? Those vehicles are ‘pilot vehicles’ and this is the course to be able to do it! This pilot vehicle operator course is a requirement for those who wish to apply for a pilot escort licence through VicRoads. You will develop the skills and knowledge required by pilot vehicle operators to control traffic in the vicinity of an oversized vehicle.
Delivery Methods
- On-campus – The majority of teaching and assessment is conducted on-campus
Locations
- Barnawartha North, Vic (Logic Campus)
When You Can Enrol
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Duration
2 sessions
Schedule
2024 Dates: 22-23 May, 22-23 Aug
Time: 8.00am-4.30pm
Requirements
- Level 1: Level 1 pilot vehicle driver in Victoria is required to hold a full driver’s licence and drive a vehicle complying with the requirements of the Heavy Vehicle National Law.
- Level 2: To qualify as a Level 2 or CPVD applicants wishing to participate must have a minimum of 12 months’ comprehensive experience in piloting oversize loads (minimum of 20 oversize load movements during the last 12 months). Level 2 pilot vehicle drivers or CPVD are required to hold a full driver’s licence (not probationary), drive a vehicle complying with the Heavy Vehicle National Law and have successfully completed the following training through a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
A Certified Pilot Driver's Authority expires 3 years after date of issue (of the Traffic Control certificate) and will only be renewed if written proof is provided of continuous piloting work over the previous 3 years to VicRoads. You are required to apply to VicRoads for your renewal - your renewal will not automatically be forwarded to you. If such proof is not provided and/or a Certified Pilot Authority has been expired for more than 12 months, a renewal will not be issued. The applicant will need to reapply for another Authority and will be required to provide all the information, including attend a training course, pass the assessments again, and obtain a Statement of Attainment for the unit of competency in traffic control.
Applications for renewal should be made online and documented proof of continuous piloting work over the past 3 years, together with a new Traffic Control certificate (Statement of Attainment). A renewal fee is applicable at the time of application. See https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/business-and-industry/heavy-vehicle-industry/escort-and-pilot-vehicles/driver-of-pilot-vehicles for further information.
Please also note there are NO canteen facilities available at our Logic Campus. There are vending machines with limited options available and a BP Service Station located within 5 minutes’ drive of the campus, otherwise bring your own food and drink when completing a course at our Logic Campus.
Other Information
The Pilot Vehicle course (5 units of competency) is held for 2 split days.
The price is $520 pp