Assessor Resource

AHCMOM205A
Operate vehicles

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit applies to working under minimal supervision within enterprise guidelines.

This unit covers the process of maintaining and operating vehicles and defines the standard required to: carry out routine checks and maintenance; store loads securely; drive a range of vehicles safely and defensively; record details of vehicle use and maintenance.

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

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.




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.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

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 workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:

carry out routine checks and maintenance

store loads securely

drive a range of vehicles safely and defensively

record details of vehicle use and maintenance.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.


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:

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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.

Required skills

identify hazards and implement safe operating procedures

steer, manoeuvre and position vehicles in a smooth and controlled manner in on and off-road conditions

demonstrate safe and environmentally responsible workplace practices

obtain relevant licenses and permits

demonstrate emergency procedures and safe driving techniques

read and comprehend operator manuals

effectively communicate faults, malfunctions and workplace hazards

interpret and apply task instructions, report and maintain operational records

use numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record routine workplace measures

use interpersonal skills to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Required knowledge

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 weather and terrain conditions on the operation of vehicles

OHS legislative requirements and Codes of Practice

Environmental Codes of Practice with regard to the operation of vehicles

Relevant State/Territory legislation and regulations with regard to licensing, road and traffic requirements.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.

Vehicles may include:

utilities

four wheel drive vehicles

light trucks.

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
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards in the work area are identified and reported to the supervisor. 
Routine checks and maintenance of vehicle are conducted prior to use according to manufacturers specifications and enterprise requirements. 
Faults or malfunctions are identified and reported for repair according to enterprise requirements. 
Loads are secured according to safe operational specifications, OHS, legislative and enterprise requirements. 
Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used, maintained and stored according to OHS and enterprise requirements. 
Vehicle is driven in a safe and controlled manner and monitored for performance and efficiency. 
Driving hazards are identified, anticipated and controlled through the application of safe and defensive driving techniques. 
Environmental implications associated with vehicle operation are recognised and positive enterprise environmental procedures applied where relevant. 
Shut-down procedures are conducted according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements. 
Malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage to vehicle is detailed and reported according to enterprise requirements. 
Vehicle is cleaned and decontaminated (where necessary), secured and stored according to enterprise and OHS requirements. 
Vehicle operational reports are maintained to industry standards according to enterprise requirements. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCMOM205A - Operate vehicles
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Assessment Record Sheet

AHCMOM205A - Operate vehicles

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