Driver Skills International (DSI) are leaders in advanced, defensive and four wheel drive training in Australia and overseas.
With a range of regular public courses and corporate driver training programs available, Driver Skills International can assist you with your specific driving requirements wherever you are. We specialise in training on-site and in challenging environments.
Training available Australia wide
- Regular public courses in NSW, VIC, WA, QLD, SA, ACT and TAS (NT available on request)
- 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
Please contact us for more information.
Defensive Driver Training Course (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 available
- Corporate bookings available for government / mining and large groups
The Driver Skills International 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.
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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.
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
- Tailem Bend SA
- Canberra ACT
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
DSI 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 DSI training facility:
RIIVEH201B – Operate Light Vehicle.
RIIVEH305A – Operate and Maintain a Four Wheel Drive Vehicle.
PMASUP236B – Operate Vehicles In The Field
DSI Customers include:
- BHP Billiton
- Nickel West
- Rio Tinto
- Thiess
- Oz Minerals
- Boart Longyear
- Barrick
- Nacap
- Paddington Gold
- Sandfire Resources
- MIE
Please contact us for more information.
Advanced Driving
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.
Motorsport driver coaching also available on a 1:1 basis.
Please note these courses are only available for corporate/group bookings. Contact us for more information.
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 applying the techniques learnt.
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International Training
Driver Skills International 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 International 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.
Road Safety / Training Video Production
Driver Skills International 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.
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