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.
1. Plan and prepare for light vehicle operations | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply light vehicle operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 1.2 Obtain, read, interpret and clarify vehicle information, work requirements and travel details 1.3 Plan vehicle operation considering work activity, travel duration, passengers and equipment safety 1.4 Select and load equipment and/or ancillary attachments 1.5 Identify, address and report potential hazards and risks 1.6 Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment for planned work activities 1.7 Identify, address and report environmental issues |
2. Operate light vehicle | 2.1 Carry out pre-start, start-up, park-up and shutdown procedures 2.2 Operate light vehicle 2.3 Operate equipment within recommended speed, engine capability and limitations 2.4 Use vehicle lights and indicators in accordance with traffic regulations 2.5 Identify and respond appropriately to hazardous and/or emergency driving situations 2.6 Complete light vehicle operations according to work plan |
3. Carry out operator maintenance | 3.1 Conduct visual inspections to identify faults 3.2 Conduct routine operational servicing and housekeeping activities 3.3 Carry out minor maintenance and repairs 3.4 Report defective or irregular performance 3.5 Maintain and update vehicle written records |
Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:
locates and applies relevant documentation, policies and procedures
demonstrates completion of operating light vehicle that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
organising work activities to comply with site standards
identifying, selecting and load equipment and/or attachments
accurately and clearly reports environmental issues
pre-start, start-up, park-up and shutdown of light vehicle
operating light vehicle, equipment and attachments
correctly use vehicle lights and indicators
carry out inspections and identify faults
process written records and reports
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when operating a light vehicle:
accessing, interpreting and applying the organisation and site requirements and procedures
driving hazards and related defensive driving techniques
equipment and trailer characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations
fatigue management techniques
light vehicle maintenance requirements/procedures
light vehicle refuelling procedures
loading/offloading procedures
map reading and road navigation techniques
methods of securing loads
An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing; and,
this unit is best assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment;
where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills; and,
this unit must be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,
assessment may be conducted in conjunction with the assessment of other Units of Competency; and,
assessment must confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances; and,
assessors must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through the minimum years of current* work experience specified below in an Industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or,
where the assessor does not meet experience requirements a co-assessment or partnership arrangement must exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry subject matter expert. The Industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit) and/or demonstrate equivalence of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience specified below in the Industry sector, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed; and,
assessor and Industry subject matter expert requirements differ depending on the Australian Qualifications Framework Level (AQF) of the qualification being assessed and/or Industry Sector as follows:
Industry sector | AQF** Level | Required assessor or Industry subject matter expert experience |
Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Construction | 1 | 1 Year |
2 | 2 Years |
Drilling, Coal Mining and Extractive (Quarrying) | 3-6 | 3 Years |
Metalliferous Mining and Civil Construction | 3-6 | 5 Years |
Other sectors | Where this Unit is being assessed outside of the Resources and Infrastructure Sectors assessor and/or Industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and where no Industry standard is specified should comply with any relevant regulation. |
*Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within Industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the Unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to Industry by conducting frequent site assessments across various locations.
**Where a unit is being delivered outside of a Qualification the first numeric character in the Unit code should be considered to indicate the AQF level