Training

The Transport Education and Training Authority (TETA) accreditation scheme is meant to establish a network of recognised organisations offering training at a reliable and appropriate standard. Unfortunately progress has been frustratingly slow and extremely disappointing. The TETA list is still far from extensive and many appropriate Unit Standards are not yet available.

Many long-established and reputable training bodies who have been around a lot longer than TETA are still not accredited and are thus seriously and unfairly disadvantaged, as their training does not qualify employers to claim a tax rebate.

There are many fly-by-nights that come and go in this business and meeting TETA’s bureaucratic criteria for accreditation is by no means a guarantee of the standard of training offered, the quality of training being far more important than any tax rebate an employer may claim using a TETA listed organisation. It is a pity that the situation is further aggravated by insurance companies who only recognise TETA’s chosen few.

The Department of Transport has Gazetted a list of Dangerous Goods Training Bodies approved for the training of drivers wishing to obtain "D" category Professional Driving Permit (PrDP).


Fleet Control Services

Fleet Control Services was established in 1977 primarily to provide quality education and training in road transport-related activities, and also to function as a management consultancy, advising on road transport legislation, vehicle selection, control of operating costs, driver evaluation and control, workshop organisation and control, and other transport- and distribution-related aspects.The following schedule lists TRAINING IN TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT COURSES are offered by Fleet Control Services.

Administration/Control

Accident Reporting and Investigation a 3-day course presented by professional technical specialists whose evidence has, over many years, been accepted in the Courts

Road Transportation of Dangerous Goods a 2-day seminar for anyone involved with transporting dangerous goods - transport operators, drivers, consignors and consignees.

Transport Controllers – a 2-day course for supervisors, controllers and others between management and drivers.

Vehicle Fleet Control - a 2-day course about transport fleet operation and control, for small fleet operators, supervisors and trainee managers.

Vehicle Loading a 2-day course for supervisors, controllers and drivers about correct loading procedures.

Workshop Control - a 2-day course about workshop supervision and control, for workshop managers, supervisors and trainee managers.

Transport Management

Basic Transport Management a 5-day intensive course for managers, trainees and aspirant managers.

Advanced Transport Management a 10-day intensive course in transport management, distribution and fleet operation for managers, managers-to-be and others involved in operating vehicle fleets.

Accident Reporting and Investigation a 3-day course presented by professional technical specialists whose evidence has, over many years, been accepted in the Courts.

Technical Training

Auto Electrics/Electronics – a 2-day course for personnel involved with vehicle inspection, maintenance and repairs.

Braking Systems a 2-day course for technical personnel involved with vehicle inspection, maintenance and repairs.

Workshop Assistant

Driver Training

Mr Driver VIP a 1-day Mr Driver – VIP Road Transport Quality System update and attitude development course.