This course is RIIMPO338E Conduct rigid haul truck operations. On 1 September 2026 it was superseded on the National Register by RIIMPO338 Conduct rigid haul truck operations (equivalent). What changed: Supersedes and is equivalent. RIIMPO338E remains on Forky Stick's scope of registration, and this page describes RIIMPO338E.
Overview
RIIMPO338E Conduct rigid haul truck operations covers the skills and knowledge required to operate, load, haul and dump materials using a rigid haul truck in the resources and infrastructure industries. The unit includes planning and preparing for haul truck operations, conducting prestart and start-up checks, operating the truck in line with site requirements, loading and hauling materials, dumping materials safely, and completing shutdown, inspection and housekeeping activities.
Rigid haul trucks are used across mining, quarrying, civil construction and large-scale earthmoving operations to transport material efficiently across production and haulage environments. RIIMPO338E Conduct rigid haul truck operations is drawn from the RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package and applies to those working in operational roles. Forky Stick delivers RIIMPO338E Conduct rigid haul truck operations via blended learning, combining online pre-course theory with one day of face-to-face practical training and assessment at Forky Stick’s Rockhampton facility.
On successful completion, participants receive a Statement of Attainment for RIIMPO338E Conduct rigid haul truck operations from Forky Stick Training and Safety Consultants (RTO #45802).
This course does not result in a High Risk Work Licence. Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements for RIIMPO338E Conduct rigid haul truck operations can vary between states, territories and industry sectors, confirm requirements with your workplace or the relevant authority before enrolling.
Who This Course Is For
- Operators in mining, civil construction and heavy industry required to operate a rigid haul truck as part of their role
- Workers needing a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for RIIMPO338E Conduct rigid haul truck operations for site entry or compliance purposes
- Plant operators looking to expand their skills into rigid haul truck operations
- Site supervisors and project personnel overseeing rigid haul truck operations on large-scale projects
- New entrants to the resource and construction sectors seeking practical rigid haul truck operating skills
What You’ll Learn
- Conduct prestart and start-up checks before commencing RIIMPO338E Conduct rigid haul truck operations
- Drive and operate a rigid haul truck using techniques suited to equipment capabilities, site and work conditions
- Monitor and manage equipment performance using indicators and alarms during RIIMPO338E Conduct rigid haul truck operations
- Position the rigid haul truck under loading equipment and load the vehicle safely
- Carry out haulage operations in line with workplace procedures
- Position the rigid haul truck for dumping of materials and unload materials at designated locations while limiting spillage
- Park up, shut down, secure, refuel and carry out post-operational inspection activities
- Use workplace procedures, communication systems and reporting processes to manage hazards, risks and safe haul truck operations
Units of Competency
This course delivers 1 nationally recognised unit of competency:
- RIIMPO338E Conduct rigid haul truck operations
Delivery and requirements
- Unit
- RIIMPO338E Conduct rigid haul truck operations
- Class size
- Maximum of 6 students per practical class
- Delivery
- Blended: online learning with face-to-face training and assessment
- Duration
- 1 day
- Face-to-face
- 1 day of face-to-face training and assessment
- Time to complete
- Up to 12 months from commencement
- Prerequisites
- No formal prerequisites. Participants should have a basic understanding of workplace safety and be physically capable of completing practical plant operation tasks.
- Assessment
- Competency is assessed through practical demonstration and theoretical questioning. Assessment covers prestart and start-up checks, operation within equipment capacity, loading and haulage activities, dumping procedures, shutdown, refuelling, hazard identification, communication and completion of operational documentation. All tasks must be completed to a competent standard.
- Fee
- $800. Reassessment, extension and refund terms are set out in our Fee Administration and Refund Policy (PDF, opens in a new tab).
- Outcome
- Statement of Attainment for RIIMPO338E Conduct rigid haul truck operations.
- Support and entry needs
- All learners complete a language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) assessment before enrolment. If you need learning, language, literacy, digital or other support, contact us before you book on 07 4922 1060. See our Access and Equity Policy (Word document). Three forms of identification are required at enrolment. Gloves, safety glasses, hard hat, high visibility vest, drinking water, sunscreen and ear plugs are provided by Forky Stick Training. Students must provide their own steel-capped safety boots.
Dates and booking
Run on demand
This course is scheduled to suit demand. Ring us or send a question and we'll book you or your crew in.