Metropolitan Taxi Training Units
from the TLI21209 Certificate II in Driving Operations course
General Overview
The course will be designed to provide training for those wishing to gain employment in the taxi (Metropolitan) or hire car (VHA) industry . It will assist students in undertaking routine taxi driver duties and to follow established practices in the workplace in a professional and safe manner.
It will also develop skills in collecting, analyzing and organizing information, planning and organizing activities and working with others.
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Students can apply if they are able to satisfy the relevant State’s licensing requirements for taxi drivers, and are able to follow simple routine instructions and protocols for taxi assignments.
How to obtain a Taxi Driver Training Passport
1. Download and complete Victoria Police Online Application Form & Instructions
2. Obtain identification documents [originals and photocopies] to comply with the 100 point
identification check
3. Take your completed application form, identification documents and photocopies to an authorized
certifier. Your documents and signature must be witnessed and certified by this person.
4. Post your application form, certified documents and fee [cheque or money order] to the following
address (Public Inquiry Service, Victoria Police PO Box 418, Melbourne 8005)
5. Download and complete Application For Accreditation To Drive A Metropolitan Taxi And Hire Car
8. Student Timetable - DAY COURSE
9. Student Timetable - EVENING COURSE
If you get confused you may ring Technical Advanced Training on (03) 9309 0059 for advise.
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Work Placement
Taxi Training Units from the Certificate II in Driving Operations course provides the skills and knowledge necessary to apply for a metropolitan taxi license to work as a metropolitan taxi driver.
Students will comply with the relevant licensing requirements in the State of Victoria. Detailed information can be obtained from the Victorian Taxi Directorate on 1800 638 802.
Completion Requirements, Duration and Student Timetable
To achieve this qualification the student must have demonstrated competency against all 7 core units. Course duration is 10 days full time from 09.30am till 5.00pm. Student Timetable - DAY COURSE.
Our training centre also offers evening classes. Duration of evening classes is 13 nights part time from 5.30pm till 10.00pm. Student Timetable - EVENING COURSE.
The units of competence for completion are as follows:
TLIL6009A Complete induction to the transport industry
TLIF7209A Comply with safety and security procedures
TLIB9009A Use communication systems in a taxicab
TLIQ1609A Carry out financial transactions and maintain records
TLII1909A Provide taxicab customer service
TLIH407B Identify major roads, services and attractions
TLIC907C Drive taxi cab
Course Fees & Charges
The course will cost $700.00, subject to price change. A minimum payment of $150.00 is required prior to course commencement for administration and enrolment fee. Administration fee is inclusive of course fee.
For further information and next class commencement, contact our Broadmeadows office on
(03) 9309 0059.