STEP 1.

Contact us:

Option 1: Call our office on 08 9144 1170. Alternatively, come into the office at 2499 Coolawanyah road Karratha LIA WA 6714.
Option 2: Complete the online Booking Form via the tab below.

All truck lessons are by appointment only.

Please have the following information available:

• Your full name
• Address
• Date of birth
• Drivers licence details - Inc. Learners Permit
• Contact numbers
• Email address
• USI number – USI information or create a USI:

STEP 2.

Attend our office for registration.

ID Required

Current Western Australian Drivers License.

Enrolment

Complete the Daysafe Training online enrolment form. You will be notified of our Payment, Cancellation & Refund Policy for which you must agree to prior to payment.

Eye sight

An eye sight test will be carried out during a student’s enrolment.
If prescription glasses or contact lenses are required as per your drivers License, please make sure that you wear them during all lessons and assessment.
If you believe it is likely that your vision may not meet the requirements for commercial drivers, it is advisable to seek advice and take appropriate steps prior to making a booking.

Medical conditions

If you currently have a reportable Medical condition, it may be a requirement for you to obtain medical advice from a health care specialist. Mandatory reporting of medical conditions is dealt with by the Department of Transport, Licensing Services.

Other information

Wear appropriate and comfortable clothing, including fully enclosed shoes.

STEP 3.

Book & pay for your lessons 

Schedule

Lessons are all by appointment.
Timeslots will depend on trainer availability but can include after hours and weekends. 
Generally, lessons are conducted in 2 hour sessions as a minimum. However, alternative session lengths can be arranged if necessary.

NOTE: (Please read) 
If our instructors believe a student is not ready to undertake the PDA, they will be advised that they need further lessons, incurring extra costs. However, students may decide to risk attempting the PDA at their discretion.

Licensing & Administration Fees: $595 (Covers theory assessment, admin, certificate, LAPS Checks & Dept. of Transport license fees) 

LESSONS: (2 hour min)

• DAYSAFE TRUCK & TRAILERS - $240 p/h 
• USING YOUR TRUCK & TRAILERS - $120 p/h 

ASSESSMENT:

• DAYSAFE TRUCK & TRAILERS: $480 (Non-Refundable)
• USING YOUR TRUCK & TRAILERS: $380 (Non-Refundable)

Re-Assessment: (If required) 
If a student fails the PDA, further re-assessment costs will be incurred including truck hire and DOT fees.
Re-Assessment Fee: $680 / $580

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PAYMENT, CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY                 

• 8 to 14 days written notice – Full refund                                                                                                           
• 3 to 7 days written notice – 50% refund
• Refunds will not be issued if less than 48 hours written notice is given.
• NO SHOW bookings will be charged the full amount.
• Where Daysafe cannot continue with the training/assessment for any reason, every effort possible will be made to transfer the students/participants to a future date.
• If these arrangements cannot be made to suit the client, a refund of unused moneys received will be given.
• Credit card payments will incur a 0.95% surcharge.
• Certificates will not be issued until full payment has been received.

Failure to pay will result in the debt being listed with a debt collection agent and credit reporting agency.

TRUCK LICENSING TERMS & CONDITIONS: (Please read)

If our instructors believe a student is not ready to undertake the Practical Driving Assessment (PDA), they will be advised that they need further lessons, incurring extra costs. However, students may decide to risk attempting the PDA at their discretion.

If a student fails the PDA, further re-assessment costs will be incurred including truck hire and DOT fees as stated on our website and on the document; Truck Licensing 5 Step Process - Terms & Conditions.

NOTE: Cancellation of scheduled PDA's require 2 full business days notice or DOT & Assessment fees will be forfeited or fully charged.

 Read the full policy here - Fees & Refunds 

STEP 4.

Attend your lessons

Breathalyser

All students are required to have a zero blood alcohol reading (BAC) at the commencement of each, and all lessons, tests or assessments.
Daysafe Training has an ‘Alcolizer’ on the premises and you are required to submit a breath analysis for each, and all of your lessons, instructions and/or assessments.

Remember: If prescription glasses or contact lenses are required as per your drivers License, please make sure that you wear them during all lessons and assessment.

STEP 5.

Theory Assessment & Practical Driving Assessment


Theory Assessment
Duration: Approx. 45mins.

This is an open book, one on one theory assessment to test your knowledge of the following elements:

• Legal requirement knowledge
• Pre-drive checks
• Starting and stopping sequences
• Demonstration drive
• Cabin checks
• Trailer inspection
• Defensive driving
• Turning and handling
• Coupling/Uncoupling
• Vehicle positioning
• Fuel efficiency
• Systems of vehicle control
• Road law knowledge
   

Practical Driving Assessment (PDA) 
Duration: Approx. 2 hours.

Your instructor will get you ready for the PDA. It is recommended to complete a one hour (min) training session immediately prior to PDA.

The PDA will test your skills for:

• Preparing to drive
• Pre-start checks
• Trailer inspection 
• Managing accelerator safely
• Managing brakes safely
• Managing safe steering
• Managing gears correctly
• Using vehicle controls correctly
• Using safe driving procedures
• Coupling/Uncoupling
• Reversing

Your Assessor will inform all parties of your result.

PASS: Present your paperwork to DOT and receive your license!

FAIL: You will need to be re-assessed. See Step 3 - Re-assessment.

PERSONAL BOOKINGS: ENROL MYSELF                            COMPANY BOOKINGS: ENROL AN EMPLOYEE 

The course comprises a written theory assessment, followed by a practical assessment.

Participants need to have a strong command of the English language in order to complete the written assessment for this course.

It is strongly recommended that prior to enrolling in this course, you take this Online Language, Literacy and Numeracy Indicator Test to evaluate your skills in:

• Reading,
• Writing,
• Learning,
• Oral Communication, and
• Numeracy.

These are the 5 core skills that make up the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). These skills have been identified as the basic skills that a person needs in the community, classroom and workplace.

By taking this test, we will be better prepared to help you should the test determine any LLN issues.

   Take LLN Test

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Daysafe Training Centre - 2499 Coolawanyah Rd Karratha Light Industrial Area WA 6714 or at the premises of the client if using their own truck.

Please contact our office for further details.

Email: admin@daysafe.com.au

Ph: 1800 DAYSAFE (329723)