Overview
The Driver Supervisor (DS) Certification Program is a post-licensing initiative for the heavy vehicle sector. Funded by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator under the Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI), the program has been developed by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Australia (CILTA).
This certification is designed for experienced drivers, trainers, and mentors who are responsible for supporting and assessing licensed heavy vehicle drivers beyond initial licensing.
A Driver Supervisor plays a key role in mentoring and assessing licensed heavy vehicle drivers in real operational environments. To perform this role, participants must complete a specialist microcredential focused on essential knowledge and assessment competencies.
The certification program includes either:
- Ten structured learning modules forming the CILTA Driver Supervisor microcredential, or
- Four competency‑based modules aligned with relevant VET skill sets.
Positioned as a post‑licensing microcredential, the program provides an industry‑recognised pathway for experienced driver mentors to gain formal certification as a Driver Supervisor.
This course is essential for applicants seeking to become a Certified Driver Supervisor and is available once an applicant has been successfully approved as a Driver Supervisor. Learn about the process to become a Certified Driver Supervisor here.
Course Details
Course fee: $350 + GST.
Participants must be Approved as Driver Supervisors by CILTA Committee. If you have not yet applied, you can apply here.
- Complete the Assessments: Work through each module and complete the quiz at the end of every module. You will then complete a final assessment of 34 multiple‑choice questions, requiring a minimum pass mark of 85%.
- Download Certificate of Completion: The Certificate of Completion will be available for download once participants have successfully finished the course.
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Not an approved Driver Supervisor? Apply here.
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After successfully completing the microcredential, participants will be formally recognised as a Certified Driver Supervisor and allowed to assess heavy vehicle drivers.
Course Duration
The course is designed to be completed in one full day (7.5 hours) or an equivalent time online. Participants may complete the program at their own pace within the online learning environment.
