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.
Maintenance may be carried out in typical road transport situations, including:
operations conducted at day or night
typical weather conditions
in confined spaces, exposed conditions and controlled or open environment
while in the a depot, base or warehouse
while in the vehicle on the road
while at a client's workplace
Type of vehicle may include any commercial road transport vehicles including:
light vehicles
heavy vehicles
combination vehicles
Inspection may include:
visual checks of vehicle
routine checks of vehicle systems
checks in accordance with a detailed inspection schedule
Routine checks may include:
water levels
oil levels
air pressure in tyres
brakes
lights
condition of tyres
battery
exhaust system
suspension
Environmental hazards may include:
leaking oil and fuel
defective or inappropriately adjusted exhaust systems
inappropriate disposal of vehicle fluids in drains or sewerage systems
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Information/records may include:
workplace routine inspection procedures, checklists and instructions
relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority vehicle maintenance regulations
vehicle manufacturers instructions, specifications and recommended procedures
precautions and procedures to be adopted to protect the environment when inspecting, servicing and maintaining vehicles
OH&S procedures to be followed when inspecting vehicles
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority vehicle maintenance regulations and requirements
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

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 and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
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 other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and/or equipment, and/or
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
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 appropriately simulated activities at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace