Assessor Resource

AHCMOM205
Operate vehicles

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain vehicles.

All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety requirements, manufacturer’s specifications and sustainability practices.

This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.

Appropriate licenses for the operation of a vehicle are obtained where required.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare vehicle for use

1.1 Identify work health and safety hazards in the work area and report to the supervisor

1.2 Carry out routine checks and maintenance of vehicle prior to use

1.3 Identify faults or malfunctions and report for repair

1.4 Secure loads appropriately

1.5 Select and use suitable personal protective equipment

2. Drive vehicle

2.1 Drive vehicle in a safe and controlled manner

2.2 Identify and anticipate driving hazards and control through the application of safe and defensive driving techniques

2.3 Recognise environmental implications associated with vehicle operation and apply positive enterprise environmental procedures where relevant

3. Complete and record vehicle performance

3.1 Conduct shut-down procedures

3.2 Perform routine operational servicing and minor maintenance

3.3 Identify and report malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage

3.4 Clean and decontaminate (where necessary), secure and store vehicles

3.5 Maintain vehicle use records

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

identify work health and safety hazards and report to supervisor

prepare the vehicle for use

drive the vehicle in a safe and controlled manner

minimise environmental impacts of vehicle use

shut the vehicle down

carry out routine checks and maintenance

secure loads

maintain vehicle use records

follow enterprise work health and safety policies

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

components, controls and features of vehicles and their functions

operating principles and operating methods

load limits and the principles of weight distribution with regard to load shifting and vehicle movement

effects of adverse surface and terrain conditions on the operation of vehicles

Environmental Codes of Practice with regard to the operation of vehicles

relevant State and Territory legislation and regulations with regard to licensing, road and traffic requirements

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting. All evidence collected must meet minimum requirements including industry standard timeframes for performance of tasks.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare vehicle for use

1.1 Identify work health and safety hazards in the work area and report to the supervisor

1.2 Carry out routine checks and maintenance of vehicle prior to use

1.3 Identify faults or malfunctions and report for repair

1.4 Secure loads appropriately

1.5 Select and use suitable personal protective equipment

2. Drive vehicle

2.1 Drive vehicle in a safe and controlled manner

2.2 Identify and anticipate driving hazards and control through the application of safe and defensive driving techniques

2.3 Recognise environmental implications associated with vehicle operation and apply positive enterprise environmental procedures where relevant

3. Complete and record vehicle performance

3.1 Conduct shut-down procedures

3.2 Perform routine operational servicing and minor maintenance

3.3 Identify and report malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage

3.4 Clean and decontaminate (where necessary), secure and store vehicles

3.5 Maintain vehicle use records

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

identify work health and safety hazards and report to supervisor

prepare the vehicle for use

drive the vehicle in a safe and controlled manner

minimise environmental impacts of vehicle use

shut the vehicle down

carry out routine checks and maintenance

secure loads

maintain vehicle use records

follow enterprise work health and safety policies

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

components, controls and features of vehicles and their functions

operating principles and operating methods

load limits and the principles of weight distribution with regard to load shifting and vehicle movement

effects of adverse surface and terrain conditions on the operation of vehicles

Environmental Codes of Practice with regard to the operation of vehicles

relevant State and Territory legislation and regulations with regard to licensing, road and traffic requirements

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting. All evidence collected must meet minimum requirements including industry standard timeframes for performance of tasks.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify work health and safety hazards in the work area and report to the supervisor 
Carry out routine checks and maintenance of vehicle prior to use 
Identify faults or malfunctions and report for repair 
Secure loads appropriately 
Select and use suitable personal protective equipment 
Drive vehicle in a safe and controlled manner 
Identify and anticipate driving hazards and control through the application of safe and defensive driving techniques 
Recognise environmental implications associated with vehicle operation and apply positive enterprise environmental procedures where relevant 
Conduct shut-down procedures 
Perform routine operational servicing and minor maintenance 
Identify and report malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage 
Clean and decontaminate (where necessary), secure and store vehicles 
Maintain vehicle use records 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCMOM205 - Operate vehicles
Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

Student ID:

I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

Student signature:

Result: Competent Not yet competent

Feedback to student

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:

Assessment Record Sheet

AHCMOM205 - Operate vehicles

Student name:

Student ID:

Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

(add lines for each task)

Feedback to student:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:

Student signature:

Date: