Assessor Resource

TLIC2009
Drive taxi

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to drive a taxi safely across a variety of driving contexts, in compliance with relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority licence requirements and regulations for a commercial taxi.

It includes maintaining systematic and efficient control of all taxi functions, monitoring traffic and road conditions, managing taxi condition and performance, and effectively managing hazardous situations.

Driving is performed with limited or no supervision, and with full accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes.

This unit meets part of the certification requirements for obtaining taxi driver accreditation. As requirements may vary between states and territories, people seeking taxi accreditation should contact their state or territory taxi regulator.

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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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Drive taxi

1.1

Taxi is started, steered, manoeuvred, positioned and stopped in accordance with traffic regulations and manufacturer specifications

1.2

Engine power is managed to ensure safe and smooth driving performance, and to minimise engine and transmission damage

1.3

Driving hazards are identified, and anticipated and avoided or controlled through safe driving techniques

1.4

Taxi is driven in reverse, maintaining visibility and achieving accurate positioning

1.5

Taxi is parked, shut down and secured in accordance with manufacturer specifications, traffic regulations and workplace procedures

1.6

Taximeter is used in accordance with government regulations, manufacturer specifications and workplace policy

1.7

Appropriate procedures and work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) policies are followed

2

Monitor traffic and road conditions

2.1

Most efficient route of travel is taken by monitoring and anticipating traffic flows and conditions, road standards and other factors likely to cause delays or route deviations

2.2

Traffic and road conditions are constantly monitored and acted on to enable safe operation and to ensure no injury to people or damage to property, equipment, loads and facilities

3

Monitor and maintain taxi performance

3.1

Taxi performance is monitored through taxi pre-operational inspections and checks

3.2

Taxi is monitored in accordance with workplace standards

3.3

Performance and efficiency of taxi operation is monitored during use

3.4

Defective or irregular performance or malfunctions are reported in accordance with workplace procedures

3.5

Taxi records are maintained/updated and information is processed in accordance with workplace procedures

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

applying map reading and road navigation techniques

applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

applying relevant legislation, work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) practices and workplace procedures

applying safe driving techniques to avoid potential hazards

checking and replenishing fluids, and refuelling and carrying out lubrication processes during work activities

completing relevant documentation

driving a taxi, including:

driving in reverse

managing engine power

parking, shutting down and securing taxi

positioning taxi

starting taxi

steering and manoeuvring taxi

stopping taxi

driving in typical road transport situations including:

on a private road

on the open road

typical weather conditions

while at a depot or base

while at a customer workplace or worksite

driving taxi in accordance with traffic regulations and manufacturer specifications

monitoring and prioritising work activities

monitoring performance of taxi and its equipment and taking appropriate action as required

reading and interpreting instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to driving a taxi

reporting and/or addressing identified problems, security incidents, faults or malfunctions promptly, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

using taxi controls and equipment.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

differences between transmission types

driving hazards and related safe driving techniques

efficient driving techniques

engine power management and safe driving strategies

factors that may cause traffic delays and diversions and related action that can be taken

pre-operational checks carried out on taxi and related action

procedures to be followed in an emergency or breakdown

relevant state/territory road traffic/taxi control authority road rules, regulations, permit and licence requirements taxi handling procedures

relevant WHS/OHS and environmental procedures and regulations

taxi security procedures and precautions

workplace driving and operational instructions.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards forRegistered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards forRegistered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Practical driving aspects must be assessed in a vehicle typical of that used in industry, be roadworthy and driven on typical road transport conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

relevant materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry.

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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Drive taxi

1.1

Taxi is started, steered, manoeuvred, positioned and stopped in accordance with traffic regulations and manufacturer specifications

1.2

Engine power is managed to ensure safe and smooth driving performance, and to minimise engine and transmission damage

1.3

Driving hazards are identified, and anticipated and avoided or controlled through safe driving techniques

1.4

Taxi is driven in reverse, maintaining visibility and achieving accurate positioning

1.5

Taxi is parked, shut down and secured in accordance with manufacturer specifications, traffic regulations and workplace procedures

1.6

Taximeter is used in accordance with government regulations, manufacturer specifications and workplace policy

1.7

Appropriate procedures and work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) policies are followed

2

Monitor traffic and road conditions

2.1

Most efficient route of travel is taken by monitoring and anticipating traffic flows and conditions, road standards and other factors likely to cause delays or route deviations

2.2

Traffic and road conditions are constantly monitored and acted on to enable safe operation and to ensure no injury to people or damage to property, equipment, loads and facilities

3

Monitor and maintain taxi performance

3.1

Taxi performance is monitored through taxi pre-operational inspections and checks

3.2

Taxi is monitored in accordance with workplace standards

3.3

Performance and efficiency of taxi operation is monitored during use

3.4

Defective or irregular performance or malfunctions are reported in accordance with workplace procedures

3.5

Taxi records are maintained/updated and information is processed in accordance with workplace procedures

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

applying map reading and road navigation techniques

applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

applying relevant legislation, work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) practices and workplace procedures

applying safe driving techniques to avoid potential hazards

checking and replenishing fluids, and refuelling and carrying out lubrication processes during work activities

completing relevant documentation

driving a taxi, including:

driving in reverse

managing engine power

parking, shutting down and securing taxi

positioning taxi

starting taxi

steering and manoeuvring taxi

stopping taxi

driving in typical road transport situations including:

on a private road

on the open road

typical weather conditions

while at a depot or base

while at a customer workplace or worksite

driving taxi in accordance with traffic regulations and manufacturer specifications

monitoring and prioritising work activities

monitoring performance of taxi and its equipment and taking appropriate action as required

reading and interpreting instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to driving a taxi

reporting and/or addressing identified problems, security incidents, faults or malfunctions promptly, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

using taxi controls and equipment.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

differences between transmission types

driving hazards and related safe driving techniques

efficient driving techniques

engine power management and safe driving strategies

factors that may cause traffic delays and diversions and related action that can be taken

pre-operational checks carried out on taxi and related action

procedures to be followed in an emergency or breakdown

relevant state/territory road traffic/taxi control authority road rules, regulations, permit and licence requirements taxi handling procedures

relevant WHS/OHS and environmental procedures and regulations

taxi security procedures and precautions

workplace driving and operational instructions.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards forRegistered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards forRegistered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Practical driving aspects must be assessed in a vehicle typical of that used in industry, be roadworthy and driven on typical road transport conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

relevant materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry.

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
Taxi is started, steered, manoeuvred, positioned and stopped in accordance with traffic regulations and manufacturer specifications 
Engine power is managed to ensure safe and smooth driving performance, and to minimise engine and transmission damage 
Driving hazards are identified, and anticipated and avoided or controlled through safe driving techniques 
Taxi is driven in reverse, maintaining visibility and achieving accurate positioning 
Taxi is parked, shut down and secured in accordance with manufacturer specifications, traffic regulations and workplace procedures 
Taximeter is used in accordance with government regulations, manufacturer specifications and workplace policy 
Appropriate procedures and work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) policies are followed 
Most efficient route of travel is taken by monitoring and anticipating traffic flows and conditions, road standards and other factors likely to cause delays or route deviations 
Traffic and road conditions are constantly monitored and acted on to enable safe operation and to ensure no injury to people or damage to property, equipment, loads and facilities 
Taxi performance is monitored through taxi pre-operational inspections and checks 
Taxi is monitored in accordance with workplace standards 
Performance and efficiency of taxi operation is monitored during use 
Defective or irregular performance or malfunctions are reported in accordance with workplace procedures 
Taxi records are maintained/updated and information is processed in accordance with workplace procedures 

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