Truck Drivers
ANZSCO 7331
195,800
13%
6%
$1,960
45 yrs
Growing
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Truck Drivers is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.
Courses linked to this job include Certificate IV in Specialist Driving Operations and Certificate III in Driving Operations.
Jobs and Skills Australia rates the job outlook as Growing.
Jobs, part-time share, age, and pay appear on this page only when Jobs and Skills Australia or the ABS has published them for Truck Drivers. A blank is a missing figure, not a pay of zero. The courses below are linked to this job. Open one to compare the fee, study mode, length, campus, and how to get in.
There is no single national fee or length for training that leads to Truck Drivers. Each provider sets its own price, study mode, and entry rules. Those rules can include past study, an English level, work experience, or an interview. Check the AQF level, and whether you study in Australia or online, before you enquire.
About this career
Truck Drivers drive heavy trucks, removal vans, tankers and tow trucks to transport bulky goods and liquids.
What they typically do
- Manoeuvring vehicles into position for loading and unloading
- Loading and unloading vehicles using lifting and tipping devices
- Observing safety requirements when loading and unloading vehicles
- Making regular quality checks of vehicles to ensure they can be driven safely
- Estimating weights to comply with load limitations and ensuring safe distribution of weight
- Ensuring goods are stowed and securely covered to prevent loss and damage
- Verifying loading documents, checking condition of goods and obtaining certification of deliveries
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Truck Drivers.
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Certificate IV in Specialist Driving Operations
TLI40122 · AQF 4 · 5 providers
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Certificate III in Driving Operations
TLI31222 · AQF 3 · 75 providers