To work in road transport jobs you must have an appropriate class of licence or endorsement. These may include:

• heavy vehicle licence
• passenger endorsement
• a hazardous or dangerous goods endorsement
• fork-lift licence.

These require you to have driving experience and pass relevant tests. You may be able to do courses to help you gain the appropriate licence, class or endorsement. Ongoing training, such as defensive driving courses, is also available.

Opportunities to progress in road transport jobs may include:

• moving from using a fleet vehicle to owning and driving your own vehicle
• teaching others how to drive, or training drivers in defensive driving techniques
• managing other drivers or a business
• self-employment and owning your own business
• examining drivers who are sitting different levels or classes of driving licences.