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 may include all vehicles designed to carry special loads, for example:
concrete agitator
livestock transporter
armoured car
tanker
refrigerated vehicle
waste vehicle
fresh produce vehicle
car carrier
container carrier
recovery vehicle
Inspection may be carried out in typical road transport situations, including:
at day or night
typical weather conditions
in confined spaces, exposed conditions and controlled or open environment
while in a workplace, depot, base or warehouse
while in the vehicle on the road
while at a client's worksite
Ancillary equipment will be dependent on type of special load carried and may include:
refrigeration systems
concrete agitation systems
car transporter systems
livestock transporter systems
waste loading/discharge systems
recovery systems
tanker pumping and related systems
on-board cranes and hoists
armoured car systems
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
functions of associated ancillary equipment
Environmental hazards may include:
leaking oil and fuel
defective or inappropriately adjusted exhaust systems
inappropriate disposal of vehicle fluids in drains or sewerage systems
Dependent of 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 for both the vehicle and associated ancillary equipment
relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority vehicle maintenance regulations
inspection checklists and records
manufacturers instructions, specifications and recommended procedures for both the vehicle and any associated ancillary equipment
precautions and procedures to be adopted to protect the environment when inspecting and servicing vehicles designed to carry special loads
OH&S procedures to be followed when inspecting and servicing vehicles designed to carry special loads
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority regulations and requirements pertaining to the inspection of vehicles designed to carry special loads
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
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 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/or 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 equipment, and
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 activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace