TASMANIAN LIVESTOCK LOADING SCHEME – TLLS
The TLLS is established by the Tasmanian Department of State Growth in partnership with the Livestock Transporters Association of Tasmania and in collaboration with the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator.
What is the TLLS?
The Tasmanian Livestock Loading Scheme (LLS) is established by the Tasmanian Department of State Growth in partnership with the Livestock Transporters Association of Tasmania and in collaboration with the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator.
The scheme recognises the challenges in estimating the mass of livestock when being loaded and transported throughout Tasmania. It also recognises that livestock travels better when loaded to a comfortable density which provides better load stability and improved safety.
The Tasmanian LLS is a voluntary Accreditation Scheme.
Operators with TLLS Accreditation can access exemptions from prescribed mass regulations.
Operator Registration
Please contact LTAT on 0427 366 742, or email ltat@bigpond.com, for information on Operator Registration.
Acknowledgements
The training and assessment resource was developed with the assistance of a grant under the Strategic Industry Partnership Program of the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment.
The Livestock Transporters Association of Tasmania acknowledges the assistance provided by the following people and organisations in the development of the Tasmanian LLS Training Program, including videos and resources used.
- The Australian Rural and Livestock Transporters Association
- The Livestock, Bulk and Rural Carriers Association (NSW) and the Livestock Loading Training Program of the NSW Government
- The Tasmanian Department of State Growth
- Members of the Livestock Transporters Association of Tasmania
DRIVER TRAINING MODULES
The training modules below cover key information about the Tasmanian Livestock Loading Scheme. Drivers should review each of these modules before applying for the practical assessment. The training and assessment modules were developed with the assistance of a grant under the Strategic Industry Partnership Program of the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment. Videos and other materials have been included from other state based Livestock Loading Scheme training programs.
Operators are encouraged to review the modules before applying for Accreditation to the Department of State Growth.
To operate a livestock transport vehicle under the TLLS, the Operator must be Accredited by the Department of State Growth, AND any driver must have completed the TLLS Driver Training and Assessment program offered by the Livestock Transporters Association of Tasmania.
Module 1:
About the TLLS
Background to the Tasmanian Livestock Loading Scheme.
Module 2:
Planning and Checks
Your vehicle, route, responsibilities, and your health & fitness.
Module 3:
Driver & Animal Welfare
Loading densities, safe loading and unloading.
Module 4:
Safe Driving Practices
Including Rollover Awareness.
The LLS Driver Training Process
The training and assessment process supports new drivers, by providing the modules online for drivers to review at times that suit them.
The practical loading and unloading assessment is conducted by a LTAT approved LLS Trainer.
The practical driving assessment is conducted by a Supervising Driver approved by LTAT, or by a LTAT LLS Trainer.