Phone 1300 880 956  or (03) 6445 0888      Email info@driverskillsaustralia.com

 

Driver Skills Australia (DSA) is a vibrant company at the forefront of driver education.

 

As a leading provider of Advanced, Defensive and Four Wheel Drive training, DSA designs and facilitates courses to drivers of all ages and skill levels, corporate fleet drivers, government departments and the mining industry in Australia and overseas. 

 

DSA Advanced Driver Training

 

As a registered training organisation (RTO), DSA can provide participants with a nationally recognised qualification for certain courses. This competency based training provides participants with the optimum learning experience.

DSA provide more regular public coursesAustralia wide than anyone else. If you can't find one to suit you - DSA will design and run a course for youanywhere, anytime.

Corporate rates are available for group bookings and for ongoing on-site training.

Confused?  Often people (including the media, politicians and so called road safety experts) confuse Advanced with Defensive driving courses so we thought its time to clear up things up a bit!

Defensive Driving courses primarily are designed to educate drivers on how to stay safe on the road. DSA Defensive driving include theory  and practical exercises to develop an appreciation of the risks associated with driving. Ideal for drivers of all skill levels, driving all types of vehicles.

Advanced Driving courses are available for law enforcement, the military, motorsport competitors and selected organisations with a requirement for either high speed or precision driving. Although some skills may help drivers in an emergency - these courses are not recommended to any driver unless they have first completed a Defensive Driving course.

Courses / Training available Australia wide.
Regular public courses in NSW, VIC, WA, QLD and TAS (SA/NT available on request).
Registered Training Organisation (RTO #60149)
Professional and friendly training staff.
Mining and Remote Area 4WD Training and Gravel Driving Courses.
Trailer Towing Courses.

Workplace road safety program design.

DSA is an RTO #60149 RECOGNISED TRAINING AVAILABLE

PMASUP236A Operate Vehicles in the field 

TLIC3607B Apply Safe Driving Behaviours

 First Aid Training now avaialble HLFTA301B Apply First Aid training

Galmatic and DSA - Ladies only course 2010  DSA Driver Training

DSA offer train-the-trainer programs for large projects in Australia and overseas. Contact the office for details.

Top Gear DOTY 2010 

We are pleased to be hosting the final of the TopGear Magazine Australia Driver of the Year competition powered by Shell V-Power.

For more information or to enter visit the Top Gear website by clicking the logo above.

SPECIALS

Defensive Driver Training Sandown- July 29 - $175 per driver 

Defensive Driver Training Calder Pk -August 14 - $175 per driver.

Please note you must mention these deals at the time of booking. Limited availability and conditions do apply.

NEW - 4WD Intro Course

SANDOWN VIC - Aug 21

PERTH WA - Aug 21

The course provides basic skills and knowledge on how to safely operate your 4WD off road.

Only $149 per driver. Family friendly (bring the kids)..

4WD Sandown

DSA Rally Team 2010

DSA finished 5th Ourtight in round 2 of the 2010 Tasmanian Rally Series and won outright Rounds 1 and 2 of the NWCC series.

Next RALLY Aug 7

2010 Sponsors

  • Subaru Australia 
  • Chiptorque 
  • Dowling McCarthy Tyres 
  • Go Tasmania 

DSA Rally Team - Driver Mark Butcher - Subaru WRX


Defensive Driver Training

Corporate / Fleet / Public - Densive Driver Training 
  • Learn how to avoid most common crashes. 
  • Learn about ABS/ESP and other safety features. 
  • Practice emergency braking in a safe environment. 
  • Experienced and freindly trainers. 
  • Regular courses AUSTRALIA WIDE 
  • On-site training avaialble. 

This full day course encourages you to learn about how your car handles, your driving techniques and how to drive defensively.

An interesting multimedia theory presentation covers a wider vareity of topics and includes discussions on several key areas (duration 2-3 hours). 

Drivers all get to practice emergency braking in a controlled and safe environment (duration 3-4 hours).

The experience and knowledge you gain from this course will change the way you drive for ever. 

  • Includes Nationally Recognised Qualification TLIC3607B Apply Safe Car Driving Behaviours

    DSA is a Registered Training Organisation

    Sandown VIC 
  • Calder VIC 
  • Phillip Island VIC 
  • Eastern Ck NSW 
  • Newcastle NSW 
  • Armidale NSW 
  • Mt Cotton QLD 
  • Townsville QLD 
  • Cairns QLD 
  • Mackay QLD 
  • Midvale WA 
  • Kalgoorlie WA 
  • Burnie TAS 
  • Launceston TAS 
  • Hobart TAS 
  • Adelaide SA 
  • Canberra ACT 

CORPORATE - This course fulfills the Duty of Care requirements for employers who have employees who drive during business hours.

Defensive Driving SA "The (OH&S) Act does not require employers to ensure that accidents never happen. It requires them to take such steps as are practicable to provide and maintain a safe environment"

More Info   Click here for more info.

Advanced Car Control - DSAAdvanced Driver Training / Corporate Days

DSA will help you understand the finer points of driving. Ideal for drivers who are required to operate in extreme environments (military/police/motorsport).

Corporate Challenge days are also avaialble for group bookings. Challenge you and your work mates on the track!

Please note these courses are only available for corporate/group bookings.

INVITATION ONLY - ADVANCED DRIVING COURSE - SEPT 5 - CALDER PARK RACEWAY - Call for details.

Driver coaching also available on a one on one basis.

More Info   Click here for more info.

4WD Training

4WD - Off Road Driver Training 

If you are planning a holiday or use your four wheel drive for work, DSA can provide you with valuable skills and knowledge to keep you safe when you leave the sealed roads behind.

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.

Can include - PMASUP236A Operate vehicles in the field

DSA Customers include many Government departments and Mining companies.

Click here to view a list of customers.

More Info   Click here for more info.

Mine site driver trainingMine Site Driver Training

DSA are one of the leading providers of Defensive and 4WD training to mine sites in Australia.  DSA offer flexible training packages tailor made for each site.

DSA courses are recognised by most major mining operators in Australia. Courses available on-site or at a DSA training facility. Please call for more information.

Can include - PMASUP236A Operate vehicles in the field

DSA Customers include -

  • BHP Billiton 
  • Nickel West 
  • Rio Tinto 
  • Thiess 
  • Oz Minerals 
  • Boart Longyear 
  • Barrick 

More Info  Click here for more info.

On Road Defensive Training and 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.

More Info   Click here for more info.

DSA Subaru WRX

DSA / MB Motorsport Rally Team 

News, Marketing and Sponsorship of the DSA Rally Team.

The team is currently looking for 2010/11 sponsors.

Driver - Mark Butcher (36)

Latest news - Leading the 2010 NWCC Series!

More Info   Click here for more info.



Mark Butcher - Director - Driver Skills Australia Pty. Ltd.A few words from Driver Skills Australia - Director - Mark Butcher

“After many years experience in the driver training industry, I have learnt that 'the thing we fear most we have already experienced'.

This recognised learning pattern can explain how we are more cautious the older we get.

Today's drivers are not provided with any training in handling a car in an emergency - or even in difficult conditions.

Isn’t it time that the Government and Road Safety Authorities realised that mum and dad are not professional driver trainers and only young drivers need qualified and experienced trainers.

Although a one day course is not the solution to everything - it does allow drivers to practice skills and gain valuable knowledge in a safe environment. This leads to a significant reduction in the rate of crashes and fatalities and creates safer roads for us all to share.

How much can the government spend on road safety adverts and crash barriers before someone has the balls to realise its human's that cause crashes not the roads or conditions.

Drivers need to be provided with an opportunity to experience firsthand the effect of speed, reaction time and road surface before they are allowed to drive unsupervised on the road. 

Training needs to be done in a safe controlled environment with professional trainers and needs to be supported by a comprehensive knowledge/classroom based program.

‘No simulators or skid cars – the real thing is the only way drivers will learn and this is what Driver Skills Australia is all about providing drivers with the opportunity to learn how to drive safely and responsibly.’  

Got a question, comment or suggestion?

You can email DSA info@driverskillsaustralia.com  or call 1300 880 956.

 

 Some recent feedback from DSA Customers.

"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


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

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