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 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
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
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 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
Minor routine repairs may include:
replacement of blown globes in vehicle lights
replacement of broken fan belt
replacement of blown fuse
replacement of door mirrors
repairs to rear tail-light lens
changing of tyres
repair of tyre punctures
replacement of broken coolant hose
Designated routes are:
those that are determined by permit/regulatory requirements for a specific class of load such as explosives or dangerous goods
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, etc
holiday traffic
road closures for utility works such as electricity, water, sewerage, telecommunications, gas, etc.
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Documentation/records may include:
state/territory driving licence requirements
state/territory road rules
workplace driving instructions and procedures for drivers of vehicles carrying the specific load concerned
vehicle manufacturers instructions, specifications and recommended driving procedures including preoperational checks of vehicle
procedures/designated routes prescribed by the relevant authority for vehicles carrying the specific loads concerned
Applicable procedures and codes may include:
relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority driving regulations and licence/permit requirements pertaining to the class of vehicle
relevant regulations/permit requirements specific to the load being carried
Australian regulations and codes of practice for the handling and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances, including the Australian Dangerous Goods Code and the Australian Explosives Code
relevant state/territory road rules
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 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