Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
24/07/2026 5:08 AM AWST
24/07/2026 5:08 AM AWST
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Drive taxi
Drive taxi
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIC2009
TLIC2009
State Code
AWN04
AWN04
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/08/2016
Field of Education
030515 - Automotive Vehicle Operations
Original Release Date
04/08/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to drive a taxi safely across a variety of driving contexts, in compliance with relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority licence requirements and regulations for a commercial taxi. It includes maintaining systematic and efficient control of all taxi functions, monitoring traffic and road conditions, managing taxi condition and performance, and effectively managing hazardous situations. Driving is performed with limited or no supervision, and with full accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes.This unit meets part of the certification requirements for obtaining taxi driver accreditation. As requirements may vary between states and territories, people seeking taxi accreditation should contact their state or territory taxi regulator.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Drive taxi
- 1.1 Taxi is started, steered, manoeuvred, positioned and stopped in accordance with traffic regulations and manufacturer specifications
- 1.2 Engine power is managed to ensure safe and smooth driving performance, and to minimise engine and transmission damage
- 1.3 Driving hazards are identified, and anticipated and avoided or controlled through safe driving techniques
- 1.4 Taxi is driven in reverse, maintaining visibility and achieving accurate positioning
- 1.5 Taxi is parked, shut down and secured in accordance with manufacturer specifications, traffic regulations and workplace procedures
- 1.6 Taximeter is used in accordance with government regulations, manufacturer specifications and workplace policy
- 1.7 Appropriate procedures and work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) policies are followed
2 Monitor traffic and road conditions
- 2.1 Most efficient route of travel is taken by monitoring and anticipating traffic flows and conditions, road standards and other factors likely to cause delays or route deviations
- 2.2 Traffic and road conditions are constantly monitored and acted on to enable safe operation and to ensure no injury to people or damage to property, equipment, loads and facilities
3 Monitor and maintain taxi performance
- 3.1 Taxi performance is monitored through taxi pre-operational inspections and checks
- 3.2 Taxi is monitored in accordance with workplace standards
- 3.3 Performance and efficiency of taxi operation is monitored during use
- 3.4 Defective or irregular performance or malfunctions are reported in accordance with workplace procedures
- 3.5 Taxi records are maintained/updated and information is processed in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D5016 | TLIC2009A | Drive taxicab | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODP62 | TLIC0014 | Drive taxi | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZQ2 | TLI21216 | Certificate II in Driving Operations | Qualification |