Country WAT's Course

To overcome the need for lengthy travel from country areas TITV initiated a program for drivers in regional Victoria to gain their WAT's accreditation.

On the job training is used to develop the driver's skills and knowledge base.

The VTA's online training recourse is currently being updated and as a result is temporarily unavailable. To complete the course the prospective student should contact Debbie Howden at the VTA on 03 9676 2635 / 1800 649 893 and request a work book. The workbook will enable the student to gain supplementary knowledge needed to complete the course.

The combination of on the job training and knowledge gained by completing the assessments contained within the workbook, will enable the student to be prepared for assessment by an approved assessor. These assessments have been developed by the VTA in conjuction with the VTD.

Once you are competent to be assessed, by an approved assessor, he/she will travel to the regional location where you are based to conduct an assessment. It is advised that the Network Service Provider (NSP), or student contact them at least 7 days prior.

To successfully complete the assessment the student will require access to a licensed WAT vehicle for an unspecified time. Contact details of country assessors are below.

Western Region David Wood 52784776

Kelvin Blease 53314367

Bendigo and North West Region Lyn Matthews 0405630848

Gippsland Region Mark Archer 51363600

North East Region Craig Smith 0438274200

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Country WAT's Course

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