Assessor Resource

TLILIC3017A
Licence to drive heavy combination vehicle

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Driving must be carried out in compliance with the licence requirements and regulations of the relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority pertaining to heavy combination vehicles.

Driving is performed with limited or minimum supervision, with limited accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes.

Driving involves the application of routine vehicle driving principles and procedures to maintain the safety and operation of a heavy combination vehicle across a variety of driving contexts.

Licensing/Legislative Requirements

The primary legislative requirements applicable to this unit of competency are State/Territory legislation in relation to road use and driver licensing.

This unit addresses the underlying knowledge and skills necessary for the granting of a Heavy Combination Driver Licence. Drivers may require additional training to drive particular vehicles of the class or in particular contexts.

Obtaining this competency is a necessary pre-requisite for obtaining a Heavy Combination Driver Licence. However, it is only one of several criteria for obtaining the licence. Prospective licence applicants should check with the State/Territory driver licensing authority for other criteria (for example: licence tenure and medical fitness) to confirm compliance with other eligibility requirements before undertaking training and/or assessment.

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to obtain a licence to drive a heavy combination vehicle. It includes systematic and efficient control of all vehicle functions, monitoring of traffic and road conditions, management of vehicle condition and performance, coupling and uncoupling of trailer, and effective management of hazardous situations. Assessment of this unit will be undertaken within a licensing examination conducted by, or under the authority of, the relevant Heavy Vehicle Driver Licensing Authority.

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Prerequisites

Not Applicable

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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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

other relevant aspects of the range statement

Assessment of competency for this unit must be subject to the successful completion of the Mandatory Assessment Instrument as approved by the Licensing Authority.

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 on road or in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and

applicable documentation including regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

The mandatory assessment tool provided by the Licensing Authority must be used to conduct the final assessment.

The Licensing Authority may prescribe approved routes which must be used for the conduct of the final assessment.

Practical driving aspects must be assessed in a vehicle typical of the class as approved by the Licensing Authority. The use of simulators for driver testing is not permitted.

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 on road or in the workplace

Practical driving aspects must be assessed in a vehicle typical of the class as approved by the Licensing Authority. The use of simulators for driver testing is not permitted.

EXCEPTION

Where the candidate is already the holder of a valid Australian driver licence of the Heavy Combination class, the Licensing Authority has already deemed the candidate to be competent against this standard for the purposes of issuing a driver licence. In this case the requirement to conduct the assessment using the Mandatory Assessment Instrument provided by the Licensing Authority is waived and the assessor may use any suitable process and materials for conducting the assessment.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Relevant road rules, regulations, permit and licence requirements of the relevant state/territory road traffic authority

Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations

Heavy combination vehicle controls, instruments and indicators and their use

Heavy combination vehicle handling procedures

Procedures to be followed in the event of a driving emergency

Engine power management and safe driving strategies

Efficient driving techniques

Pre-operational checks carried out on heavy combination vehicle and related action

Differences between transmission types

Principles of operation of air brakes and procedures for their use

Driving hazards and related defensive driving techniques

Map reading and navigation of the vehicle and related action (including prescribed routes)

Factors which may cause traffic delays and diversions and related action that can be taken by a driver

Principles of stress management when driving a vehicle

Causes and effects of fatigue on drivers

Fatigue management strategies including on-road techniques

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when driving a heavy combination vehicle

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to the driving of a heavy combination vehicle

Complete documentation related to the driving of a heavy combination vehicle

Monitor and anticipate traffic hazards and take appropriate action

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

Apply fatigue management knowledge and techniques

Apply map reading and road navigation techniques to the operation of a heavy combination vehicle

Monitor performance of vehicle, its trailers and its equipment and take appropriate action where required

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 heavy combination vehicles that may be driven on public and private roads and work sites

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

Driving must be carried out in typical road transport situations, including:

negotiating hills

negotiating a range of more complex traffic infrastructure (for example; roundabouts, traffic lights, stalemate intersections, level crossings of railways)

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 air brakes

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

checks of coupling equipment

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, sporting events, etc.

holiday traffic

road closures for utility works such as electricity, water, sewerage, telecommunications, gas, etc.

Documentation/records may include:

state/territory heavy combination vehicle driving licence/permit requirements

vehicle log book or record book (where required)

Applicable procedures and codes may include:

relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority driving regulations and licence requirements pertaining to heavy combination vehicles

relevant state/territory road rules

relevant state/territory permit regulations and requirements

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory fatigue management regulations

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
The heavy combination vehicle is started, steered, manoeuvred, positioned and stopped in accordance with traffic regulations and manufacturers instructions 
Engine power is managed to ensure efficiency and performance and to minimise engine and gear damage 
Braking system of heavy combination vehicle is managed and operated to ensure effective control of the vehicle under all conditions 
Driving hazards are identified and/or anticipated and avoided or controlled through defensive driving 
The heavy combination vehicle is driven in reverse, maintaining visibility and achieving accurate positioning 
The heavy combination vehicle is parked, uncoupled, shut down and secured in accordance with traffic regulations, safe and secure 
Load is safely and effectively restrained 
Where required, overwidth and overweight permit applications are undertaken in accordance with relevant regulatory requirements 
Appropriate procedures are followed in the event of a driving emergency 
An appropriate route of travel is observed taking into account prescribed routes. 
Traffic and road conditions are constantly monitored and acted upon to enable safe operation and ensure no injury to people or damage to property, equipment loads and facilities 
Interaction with other road users is conducted courteously and in accordance with road rules to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow 
Vehicle performance is maintained through pre-operational inspections and checks of the vehicle 
Appropriate signage, lights and the like are checked for operational effectiveness and for conformity to prescribed traffic regulations 
Prime mover and trailer are correctly aligned and coupled 
Coupled vehicle is checked and tested to ensure it is correctly secured and to confirm that it is fully operational 
Performance and efficiency of vehicle operation is monitored during use 

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