The Driver Supervisor (DS) Certification Program is a post‑licensing initiative designed for the heavy vehicle sector. Funded by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) through the Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI), the program has been developed by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Australia (CILTA).
This certification is intended for experienced drivers, trainers, and mentors who support and assess licensed heavy vehicle drivers beyond their initial licensing. Because current licensing pathways can produce varying levels of real‑world driving competency, the DS Certification Program helps close this gap by equipping qualified individuals to mentor and assess drivers through a structured post‑licensing assessment process.
Certified Driver Supervisors are authorised to deliver the Driver Supervisor Assessment, a post‑licensing assessment developed specifically for use by certified supervisors within industry. The program has been shaped through extensive consultation with experienced trainers and instructors who have long been performing driver supervision and mentoring roles.
Becoming a Driver Supervisor
Driver Supervisors play a critical role in mentoring and assessing licensed drivers in operational environments. To undertake this role, applicants must first apply to become a Driver Supervisor and then complete a specialist microcredential focused on core knowledge and assessment competencies.
Certification Process
1. Apply to become an Approved Driver Supervisor
Before starting the course, you must complete the Driver Supervisor Application Form and upload all required supporting documents for review. Access application here.
2. Enrol in the Assessment Program
Once your application is approved, enrol in the Driver Supervisor Assessment Program. Registration fee: $350 + GST. Enrol course and begin 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.
3. Certification and Registration
Participants who meet all requirements will be:
- Granted access to the Driver Supervisor Post‑Licensing Driver Assessment.
- Issued a Driver Supervisor identity card
- Registered as Certified Driver Supervisors and added to the National Driver Supervisor Course Register
Eligible individuals may then apply to practise as a Driver Supervisor.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
The heavy vehicle industry relies on skilled, confident, and safety‑focused professionals to guide the next generation of drivers. If you’re an experienced driver, trainer, or mentor committed to lifting industry standards, now is the time to formalise your expertise.
Become a Certified Driver Supervisor and play a leading role in strengthening Australia’s heavy vehicle safety culture.
Start your application today and begin your pathway to certification!