Waste Transport Driver Micro-Credentials

Supporting the growing demand for skilled drivers in the waste and recycling sector, MITO offers practical, on-the-job training to safely operate waste collection vehicles.

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Level: Level 3
Duration: 9 to 12 weeks
Fee: $77*

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Waste Transport Driver Micro-credentials

Eligibility

Must be employed in the transport and logistics industry
Suitable for new entrants to the industry
Ideal for people looking to pursue a career change into waste transport
Also suitable for existing industry workers who want to gain a formal recognition of their skills

You'll learn to

Safely operate a range of waste collection vehicles, such as hookloaders, rearloaders, gantries, front‑end loaders, left‑hand side loaders, and low‑entry vehicles
Complete waste collection and transport driving tasks with confidence, working under limited supervision
Work safely in and around the waste collection vehicle

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Get qualified with MITO

Step into the fast‑paced world of waste transport with MITO. Build the confidence to safely operate waste collection vehicles and complete collection and transport tasks while working safely in and around the vehicle.

Micro-credentials on offer

This micro-credential provides the skills and knowledge required to undertake driver operations safely using either a hookload, rearload, gantry or front end loader vehicle for waste industry activities, under limited supervision.

Duration: 9 weeks
Level: 3
Credits: 13

This micro-credential provides the skills and knowledge required to undertake driver operations safely using a left-hand side loader or low entry vehicle for waste industry activities, under limited supervision.

Duration: 12 weeks
Level: 3
Credits: 18

Training fee

The training fee is $77 (excluding GST) per micro-credential. Note this is a fixed fee and is non-refundable.

*Prices may vary for work visa holders.

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