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Operate heavy vehicle on unsealed roads

Operate heavy vehicle on unsealed roads

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIC2049
State Code
AWN00
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
22/11/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/08/2016
Field of Education
030515 - Automotive Vehicle Operations
Original Release Date
04/08/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate heavy vehicle on unsealed roads. It includes maintaining systematic and efficient control of all vehicle functions, monitoring traffic and road conditions, managing vehicle condition and performance, and effectively managing hazardous situations while operating a heavy vehicle on unsealed surfaces in accordance with state and/or territory roads and traffic authority licence requirements and regulations for heavy vehicles.Operation of a heavy vehicle on unsealed roads involves the application of routine vehicle driving principles and procedures to maintain the safety and operation of a heavy vehicle across a variety of driving contexts and job roles.Operation of a heavy vehicle on unsealed roads is performed with limited or minimum supervision, and with accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Anticipate and transfer from sealed to unsealed road surfaces
  • 1.1 Unsealed road surfaces are identified by sight
  • 1.2 Adjustments are made to driving techniques before unsealed surface is encountered
  • 1.3 Vehicle speed and line are adjusted for smooth transition from sealed to unsealed surfaces
  • 1.4 Control of vehicle is maintained throughout transition
  • 1.5 Appropriate signage and lights are checked for operational effectiveness on exiting sealed surfaces
  • 1.6 While entering unsealed surfaces, heavy vehicle is managed and operated to ensure effective vehicle control
2 Operate heavy vehicle on unsealed surfaces
  • 2.1 Engine power is managed to ensure efficiency and performance and to minimise engine and transmission damage when operating on unsealed surfaces
  • 2.2 Braking system of heavy vehicle is managed and operated to ensure effective vehicle control while operating on unsealed surfaces
  • 2.3 Driving hazards on unsealed surfaces are identified and/or anticipated and avoided or controlled through defensive driving techniques
  • 2.4 Appropriate procedures are followed in a driving emergency
  • 2.5 Surrounding environmental sensitivity is considered when operating heavy vehicle on unsealed roads
3 Anticipate and transfer from unsealed to sealed road surfaces
  • 3.1 Sealed road surfaces are identified by sight
  • 3.2 Adjustments are made to driving techniques before sealed surface is encountered
  • 3.3 Vehicle speed and line are adjusted for smooth transition from unsealed to sealed surfaces
  • 3.4 Control of vehicle is maintained throughout transition
  • 3.5 Appropriate signage and lights are checked for operational effectiveness on exiting unsealed surfaces
  • 3.6 While exiting unsealed and sealed surfaces, heavy vehicle is managed and operated to ensure effective vehicle control
  • 3.7 Heavy vehicle is inspected and cleared of road debris prior to re-entering sealed surfaces
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5021 TLIC2049A Operate heavy vehicle on unsealed roads Unit of competency