Driving Compliance Training

Course Overview

The VTA in partnership with Supply Chain Compliance, recognises that there is a serious need to raise the awareness, understanding and knowledge of Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), the application of Chain of Responsibility (CoR) and the need to implement controls to minimise fatigue’s impact on safety and productivity throughout Victoria. This comprehensive session brings together six essential compliance areas into one practical, high-impact program — giving your team the knowledge they need without the time and cost of attending multiple courses.

Course Details

  • Delivery: In-person

  • Location: VTA Office, Level 1, AAT House, 46 Kooringa Way, Port Mlebourne VIC 3207

  • Duration: 4 hours commencing 8:00AM

  • Certificate: Certificate of completion provided

  • Price: $395 +GST VTA/VWMA Members
    $445 +GST Non-Members

Registration

Places are limited each session. Early registration is recommended to secure your spot. For further information, please contact Serah Corazza at training@vta.com.au.

  • This session is suitable for:

    • Business owners and company directors

    • Transport managers and schedulers

    • Drivers responsible for loading or restraining loads

    • Safety, compliance, and operations staff

  • During this session, participants will gain an understanding of:

    Chain Of Responsibility

    • Understanding of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL)

    • 26C Primary Duty : overview, intent and application

    • Key parties in the Chain

    • Key responsibilities for the parties in the chain

    • Likely risks for key parties in the chain

    Load Restraint

    • Introduction to Heavy Vehicle National Law requirements for load restraint

    • Key methodology options for securing loads

    • Key risks for each method

    • Workshop example restraint system

    • Sources of information to address more detailed restraint requirements

    Mass & Dimension

    • Dimensional Limits

    • Gross Vehicle Mass Examples

    • Gross Combination Mass Examples

    • Mass & Dimensional Variations (Permits & Accreditations)

    Fatigue Management

    • What is a Fatigue Regulated Heavy Vehicle

    • What is Fatigue - the Signs & Affects, Ways to Combat

    • Fatigue Management Options - Standard Hours, Basic Fatigue Management

    • The Heavy Vehicle National Work Diary

    • Responsibilities, Audit Requirements, Breach & Fines

    Vehicle Standards

    • Australian Standards, ADR’s, Vehicle Standards Bulletins, National Code for Standards and Modifications

    • Auditing

    Speed Management

    • What is Speeding - not just the posted limit

    • Speed Compliance & Reporting, Auditing

    • Speed Compliance Matrix

     

  • By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

    • Understand their legal obligations under the HVNL, including Chain of Responsibility (CoR)

    • Identify and manage compliance risks across fatigue, load restraint, and daily transport operations

    • Apply practical load restraint and fatigue management strategies to improve safety outcomes

    • Understand the role of Safety Management Systems (SMS) in a risk-based approach to compliance

    • Identify gaps and implement improvements to reduce incidents, penalties, and enforcement action

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