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Accident Tow Truck Trainee Permit - Victoria

Description

You will require this permit if you intend to act as a trainee accident tow truck driver. This permit allows trainee drivers to gain on the job experience before they obtain Accident Tow Truck Driver Accreditation.

A trainee driver needs to be sponsored by an accredited Operator or Depot Manager, and must be supervised by an accredited Tow Truck Driver when in a licensed accident tow truck or attending accident scenes. As a trainee, you will have the opportunity to develop the minimum technical competencies necessary to perform the duties required of an accredited tow truck driver.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this permit you must:

  • hold a current full Victorian Driver's Licence
  • complete a National Police Record Check
  • provide two passport size colour photos of yourself
  • be sponsored by an accredited Operator or Depot Manager
  • be of good character, health and technical ability
  • pay any required fees.

Ongoing eligibility requirements

Trainees must maintain compliance with industry standards, requirements for record keeping, and the use of standard documents.

Trainees must always be supervised and accompanied by an accredited tow truck driver when providing towing services. Please consult the responsible agency for more information regarding eligibility requirements.

Duration

60 days

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
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Please consult the responsible agency for information on fees to be submitted with your application.

Regulation(s) name

Accident Towing Services Regulations 2019 Victoria

Approval time

30 days, but longer if more information is required.

Administering agency

Department of Transport and Planning

VicRoads

Contact details

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