Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Type of vehicle includes:
all heavy combination vehicles that may be driven on public and private roads and work sites
Driving may be carried out in typical road transport situations, including:
operations conducted at day or night
typical weather conditions
on the open road
on a private road
while at a depot, base or warehouse
while at a client's workplace or work site
Driving must be carried out in typical road transport situations, including:
negotiating hills
negotiating a range of more complex traffic infrastructure (for example; roundabouts, traffic lights, stalemate intersections, level crossings of railways)
Vehicle handling procedures may include:
starting a vehicle
steering and manoeuvring a vehicle
accelerating and braking
positioning and stopping a vehicle
reversing a vehicle
operating vehicle controls, instruments and indicators
using air brakes
using defensive driving techniques
managing engine performance
Pre-operational checks may include:
visual check of vehicle
checking and topping up of fluid levels
checks of tyre pressures
checks of operation of vehicle lights and indicators
checks of brakes
checks of coupling equipment
Driving hazards may include (examples only):
wet and iced roads
oil on road
animals and objects on road
fire in vehicle
leaking fuel
faulty brakes
parked vehicles on the road
faulty steering mechanism on vehicle
pedestrians crossing the road
flooded sections of road
windy sections of road
foggy conditions
Factors that can cause traffic delays and diversions may include (examples only):
traffic accidents
flooded sections of road
road damage
bridge/tunnel damage
road works
building construction
emergency situations such as bushfires, building fires, etc.
road closures for special events such as marches, parades, sporting events, etc.
holiday traffic
road closures for utility works such as electricity, water, sewerage, telecommunications, gas, etc.
Documentation/records may include:
state/territory heavy combination vehicle driving licence/permit requirements
vehicle log book or record book (where required)
Applicable procedures and codes may include:
relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority driving regulations and licence requirements pertaining to heavy combination vehicles
relevant state/territory road rules
relevant state/territory permit regulations and requirements
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory fatigue management regulations
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Assessment of competency for this unit must be subject to the successful completion of the Mandatory Assessment Instrument as approved by the Licensing Authority.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations on road or in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
The mandatory assessment tool provided by the Licensing Authority must be used to conduct the final assessment.
The Licensing Authority may prescribe approved routes which must be used for the conduct of the final assessment.
Practical driving aspects must be assessed in a vehicle typical of the class as approved by the Licensing Authority. The use of simulators for driver testing is not permitted.
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations on road or in the workplace
Practical driving aspects must be assessed in a vehicle typical of the class as approved by the Licensing Authority. The use of simulators for driver testing is not permitted.

EXCEPTION
Where the candidate is already the holder of a valid Australian driver licence of the Heavy Combination class, the Licensing Authority has already deemed the candidate to be competent against this standard for the purposes of issuing a driver licence. In this case the requirement to conduct the assessment using the Mandatory Assessment Instrument provided by the Licensing Authority is waived and the assessor may use any suitable process and materials for conducting the assessment.