Driver Skills Australia (DSA) are leaders in advanced driver education and training. 

Our friendly and experienced team of qualified trainers are based around Australia and deliver a range of driver training services for corporate, mining, government and private groups.

Regular Advanced Driving, Defensive Driving and Four Wheel Drive training courses are avaialble Australia wide at our dedicated training venues or on-site. Courses can include nationally recognised qualifications.

Driver Skills Australia design and facilitate training to suit specific environments, vehicles or driver needs. This is ideal for large clients and projects with specific driving challenges.

Operating for over 15 years, Driver Skills Australia is one of the most experienced training providers in Australia and look forward to asssisting you with your training requirements.

Registered Training Organisation (RTO 60149)

Latest News - May 2012

• DSA have just returned from Mongolia. If you have a requirement for training anywhere in the world please contact us to find out how we can assist you. 
• New Key Essentials - 1/2 Day Driver Skills Course - Click here for more info. 
• Gravel Mine/Corporate Driving Courses are now available in Brisbane (Willowbank), Perth (Ellenbrook) and Mackay (Queensland).
• NEW nationally recognised units AVAILABLE NOW 
• RIIVEH201B Operate Light Vehicle 
• RIIVEH305A Operate and Maintain a 4WD Vehicle 

	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.

Have a voucher? Click here to find out how to book.

** NEW ** Key Essentials - 1/2 Day Driver Skills Course

• Action packed course designed to give drivers the basic skills required to handle a variety of driving emergencies. 
• Seating Position and Steering Techniques 
• ABS / Non-ABS / ESP Vehicle Systems Explained 
• Airbags and Safety Devices Explained 
• Emergency Braking Practice (40-70km/h) 
• Emergency Hazard Avoidance (40-60km/h) 
• Manoeuvring and Basic Car Control Skills 
• No Class-room based theory - All hands on! 
• Professional and Super Friendly Trainers 
• Morning or Afternoon Sessions (4 hours) 
• Certificate presented at completion of course. 
• Training is completed in your car so that you learn real skills in your car. 

Only avaialble at selected venues. Please click here for more information.

Defensive Driver Training Course (TLIC107C / TLIC3607B / RIIVEH201B) 

• Learn 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.  
• Corporate bookings available for Government / Mining and large groups.    

The Driver Skills Austrlaia defensive driving course will give you the skills and knowledge 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.

The 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).

• Sandown VIC     
• Calder VIC     
• Phillip Island VIC     
• Geelong VIC   
• Eastern Ck NSW  
• St Ives 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 employees with company vehicles.

Mine Site / Gravel 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 6437 1474 for more information.

• RIIVEH201B - Operate Light Vehicle. 
• RIIVEH305A - Operate and Maintain a Four Wheel Drive Vehicle. 
• PMASUP236B - Operate Vehicles In The Field 
• 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 

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 

High performance driver training is available.

Courses are designed specifically for each clients requirements.

Courses for military / law enforcement officers avaialble.

Protective/Security 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.

This training is ideal for drivers who have completed a defensive driving course as it allows the trainer to work with the driver on appyling the techniques learnt.

International Training

Driver Skills Australia have recently delivered training in Mongolia, Egpyt and Bangladesh. Our team of experienced trainers have worked in a number of countries and can develop training suited to your exact requirements. From harsh dry deserts to the snow and ice we can assist.

Driver Skills Australia will be expanding our operation with an office being established in Mongolia in the very near future. This will service the growing need for driver training in this region. For more information please contact the office and speak with Mark Butcher or Peter Stafford.

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

News, Marketing and Sponsorship of the DSA Rally Team.

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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

 * All prices include GST. Terms and conditions apply - please contact DSA for more information.