Driver Skills Australia - Defensive, Advanced and Four Wheel Drive Training - Welcome to Driver Skills Australia.

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Phone 1300 880 956  or (03) 6431 5297     Email info@driverskillsaustralia.com

 

Driver Skills Australia Rally Team in action at the 2011 Bosch Australian Rally Championship

Driver Skills Australia (DSA) are leaders in advanced driver education and training in Australia. The experienced team of trainers are based around Australia and provide a range of services for corporate, mining, government and private groups.

Advanced Driving, Defensive Driving and Four Wheel Drive training courses are avaialble Australia wide at Driver Skills Australia approved venues or on-site. With the large variety of vehicles available, all practical training is done in the drivers own vehicle. This provides the best learning outcomes and allows drivers to experience operating their vehicle in a simulated emergecny situations safely.

Driver Skills Australia - Creating safe drivers since 1997Driver Skills Australia design and facilitate training to suit specific environments, vehicles or driver needs and also have a range of public defensive driving courses available.

Operating for 15 years, Driver Skills Australia is one of the most experienced training providers in Australia.

Driver Skills Australia is a Registered Training OrganisationRegistered Training Organisation (RTO 60149)

Latest News - Feb 2012

  • New 4WD Courses - 1/2 Day Sessions - All practical course - $299 per driver. Dates/Venues in the left column.
  • Gravel Mine/Corporate Driving Courses are now available in Brisbane (Willowbank), Perth (Ellenbrook) and Mackay (Queensland). More venues soon.
  • NEW units coming soon including RIIVEH201B and RIIVEH305A.

 

Training available Australia wide.
Regular public courses in NSW, VIC, WA, QLD, SA, ACT and TAS (NT available on request).
Registered Training Organisation (RTO #60149)
Professional, qualfied and friendly training staff.
Mining and Remote Area 4WD Training and Gravel Driving Courses.
Trailer Towing Courses.

Workplace road safety program design.

  Train the trainer programs available for large projects.


Defensive Driver Training Course (TLIC107C/TLIC3607B) 

  • Defensive Driver TrainingLearn how to avoid most common crashes.  
  • Learn about ABS/ESP and vehicle safety features.    
  • Practice emergency braking in a safe environment.    
  • Experienced and freindly trainers.    
  • Regular courses AUSTRALIA WIDE    
  • On-site training avaialble.    

Ever wanted to know what happens when you slam on the brakes?

Driver Skills Australia - Defensive Driving Course - Suitable for all drivers and all vehicles.

The Driver Skills Austrlaia one day defensive driving course will give you the tips and techniques to help make your driving more enjoyable and safer.

Our friendly trainers will provide you with a mix of theory and practical exercises on the day that will challenge you and leave you with the knowledge and skills to become a safer driver. The best part is that all training is done in your own car - no simulators.

Driver about to complete a defensive driving exercise at Eastern Creek, SydneyThe experience and knowledge you gain from this course will change the way you drive for ever.

Suitable for fleet, governement, mine sites and the general public. Courses are aligned with nationally recognised standards TLIC3607B Apply Safe Car Driving Behaviours and TLIC107C Drive Vehicle.

Available at the following venues (please note at some venues minimum booking numbers do apply).

  • Driver Skills Austrlaia Defensive Driver Training - Learn in a safe environment with professional driving instructors.Sandown VIC    
  • Calder VIC    
  • Phillip Island VIC    
  • Geelong VIC  
  • Eastern Ck NSW    
  • Blacktown NSW  
  • Newcastle NSW    
  • Armidale NSW    
  • Coffs Harbour NSW  
  • Mt Cotton QLD    
  • Townsville QLD    
  • Cairns QLD    
  • Mackay QLD    
  • Midvale WA    
  • Kalgoorlie WA    
  • Burnie TAS    
  • Launceston TAS    
  • Hobart TAS    
  • Adelaide SA    
  • Canberra ACT    

Cost - RRP $299 per driver.

Please note that there is an additional fee for drivers who require the nationally recognised qualifications.

Corporate/Group discounts available or BOOK ONLINE below and save.

Duration - One day - Starts 9.00am - Finishes at approximately 3.30pm

Requirements - Current and relevant drivers licence / Road worthy and registered vehicle.

CORPORATE - This course fulfills the Duty of Care requirements for employers who have employees who drive during business hours.


Mine Site / Gravel Driver Training

Mine site driver training

DSA offer flexible training packages designed specifically for the Mining industry.

Trainers are available for a day, week or on a permanent roster and can assist with all levels of driver training and road safety management.

Courses available on-site or at a DSA training facility.

Please call 03 6431 5297 for more information.

PMASUP236B Operate vehicles in the field

Coming very soon -

  • RIIVEH201B - Operate Light Vehicle.
  • RIIVEH305A - Operate and Maintain a Four Wheel Drive Vehicle.
  • TLIC2507B - Operate Four Wheel Drive Vehicle.

DSA Customers include -

  • BHP Billiton   
  • Nickel West   
  • Rio Tinto   
  • Thiess   
  • Oz Minerals   
  • Boart Longyear   
  • Barrick   
  • Nacap  
  • Paddington Gold  
  • Sandfire Resources  
  • MIE   

4WD - Off Road Driver Training

Drivers relax during a DSA Off Road Training course - Kalgoorlie

If you are planning a holiday or drive a four wheel drive for work, Driver Skills Australia can help you stay safe. 

All 4WD courses include recovery techniques and some basic defensive driving tips to help keep you safe.

Courses are avaialble AUSTRALIA wide and on-site.

Call for details on our new 1/2 day - all hands on - 4WD Course. Dates/Venues listed in the left column. Only $299 per driver.

DSA Customers include many Government departments and Mining companies.

 

VIP / Advanced Driving / SKIDPAN courses

Learn advanced driving skills with Driver Skills Australia

High performance driver training is available.

Courses are designed specifically for each clients requirements.

Courses for military / law enforcement officers avaialble.

Protective Driving and Pursuit Training also available.

Advanced driving days are also great for corporate groups looking for something different. Challenge your work mates or friends with a range of driving tests guranteed to get your heart racing.

Please note these courses are only available for corporate/group bookings.

Motorsport driver coaching also available on a 1:1 basis.

 

On Road Training / Low Risk Driving Programs

Defensive Driver training on Road and Low Risk Programs. These services are tailored to suit each clients driving environment and can be delivered to individuals or groups.

 

Road Safety / Training Video Production

Driver Skills Australia can create road safety training videos for your workplace. These are a great way to educate drivers and is a perfect tool for inductions and as part of a comprehensive road safety management plan. Please call/email for more information.

Please enjoy a sample of our recently created video fro Britz Australia.

 

 

DSA / MB Motorsport Rally Team

ARC Rally Team - Driver Skills Australia - Driver Mark ButcherNews, Marketing and Sponsorship of the DSA Rally Team.

Driver - Mark Butcher  
  
2011 results - Bosch Australian Rally Championship 
  
Round 1 - 8th Outright   
Round 2- 10th Outright   
Round 3- 4th Outright 
Round 4 - DNF - Cracked Radiator :(
Round 5 - DNF - Leased Car - Engine Failure
 
Next event - Cradle Coast Rally 2012 - Burnie, Tasmania - Feb 25-26 
  
2012 Sponsors - www.Britz.com.au, www.ppprinting.com.au  
  

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Got a question, comment or suggestion?

You can email DSA info@driverskillsaustralia.com  or call 1300 880 956.

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"Good - Very professional" - Angela Phipps - Tasmania Police 12/10/09

"Should be made compulsory" Gillian Brain - Don Campus 12/10/09

"Every driver nneds to do this course"  Edith Grime - Health Department WA 25/9/9

"Well presented course and instructors knew what they were doing. Opened my eyes to my reaction time" Tom Sheldrake 16/09/09

"Awesome fun, learnt lots and had an absolute blast!" Tyler Plowright 16/09/09

"I feel this sort of training should be mandatory for everybody" Mal Dwyer - BHP Billiton 02/09/09

"One of the better courses I have been on lately. Very practical and well presented" Riaan Clare - BHP Billiton 02/09/00

DSA Team with Dick Johnson (DJR) and Ewen Page (TopGear Australia) 

 2011 Rally Of Melbourne - Driver Skills Australia Rally Team

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Voucher customers please email your voucher details and requested date(s) from the list below. 
  * All courses require your own vehicle.
 
NSW 
Defensive Driving    
Mar 11 - Blacktown
Apr 14 - Blacktown
Apr 18 - Morisset   
Apr 29 - Blacktown
May 12 - Blacktown
May 25 - Eastern Ck
June 3 - Blacktown
June 9 - Eastern Ck
June 10 - Easern Ck
June 10 - Blacktown
June 15 - Easetern Ck
June 23 - Eastern Ck
June 25 - Eastern Ck
June 30 - Easetern Ck
Ladies only   
Feb 25 - Blacktown   
Mar 9 - Eastern Ck  
4WD Courses  
Mar 16 - Eastern Ck  
Mar 18 - Cessnock  
Jul 20 - Cessnock  
 
VIC 
Defensive Driving 
Feb 25 - Calder 
Mar 18 - Calder 
Apr 14 - Sandown 
Apr 28 - Calder 
May 18 - Sandown
May 13 - Calder
4WD Courses 
Mar 23 - Sandown 
Apr 29 - Sandown
May 12 - Sandown 
  
WA 
Defensive Driving 
Feb 21 - Kwinana 
Mar 23- Kwinana 
Apr 14 - Midvale 
Apr 21 - Midvale 
Apr 29 - Kwinana  
May 12 - Midvale 
May 26 - Kwinana 
Jun 23 - Kwinana 
4WD Courses 
Call for dates 
 
QLD 
Defensive Driving 
Mar 2 - Mt Cotton 
Mar 17 - Willowbank 
April 15 - Mt Cotton 
April 16 - Mt Cotton 
June23 - Willowbank 
4WD Courses 
Feb 4 - Mt Cotton
Mar 3 - Mt Cotton
Mar 10 - Mt Cotton
Mar 14 - Mt Cotton 
Mar 17 - Mt Cotton
Apr 21 - Mt Cotton 
May 5 - Mt Cotton 
  
SA 
Defensive Driving 
Feb 3 - Adelaide 
Mar 9 - Adelaide
Mar 25 - Tailem Bend 
Apr 14 - Tailem Bend 
Apr 20 - Adelaide
May 12 - Tailem Bend 
Jun 19 - Tailem Bend 
Jun 23 - Tailem Bend
Jul 7 - Tailem Bend
4WD Courses 
Mar 25 - Tailem Bend 
May 18 - Tailem Bend 
 
ACT 
Defensive Driving 
Apr 14 - Suttons 
4WD Courses 
Apr 15 - Suttons 
Jun 16 - Suttons 
 
TAS 
Defemsive Driving 
Mar 9 - Burnie 
Mar 16 - Baskerville
April 13 - Symmons
May 9 - Burnie
May 11 - Baskerville
4WD Courses 
Plesae call for dates 
 
NT 
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