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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for loading.
  2. Manage load.
  3. Maintain awareness of driving conditions.
  4. Manage vehicle efficiency.

Required Skills

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

Required skills

ability to relate to people from a range of social cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities

communication skills to

discuss vocational issues effectively with colleagues

impart knowledge and ideas through oral written and visual means

conduct navigation operations

drive a range of vehicles safely

literacy skills to

assess and use workplace information

interpret and understand legal financial and procedural requirements

process workplace documentation

read and record data

numeracy skills to

accurately record and collate

undertake basic computations

operate fourwheel drives

organisational skills to prioritise daily activities

spatial skills to apply understanding of height depth breadth dimension and position to actual operational activity and virtual representation

Required knowledge and understanding

characteristics capabilities and limitations of equipment

industry requirements and standards

organisational policies and guidelines

requirement for parking and securing the vehicle

safe work practices

spatial andor surveying site requirements

statutory requirements for the operation of vehicles

Evidence Required

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

Overview of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function for example units CPPSISA Provide field support services and CPPSISA Select operate and maintain equipment and supplies

This unit of competency could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function, for example units CPPSIS3006A Provide field support services, and CPPSIS3007A Select, operate and maintain equipment and supplies.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of matching objectives with resources to ensure transport proceeds in a safe organised and timely manner particularly in

applying known solutions to a range of immediate site problems

accessing and interpreting loading information to transport goods efficiently

displaying ability to function effectively in emergency situations

operating a vehicle safely while transporting personnel on a variety of travelling surfaces and in varying weather conditions

planning basic resources

Specific resources for assessment

Resource implications for assessment include access to

assessment instruments including personal planner and assessment record book

assignment instructions work plans and schedules policy documents and duty statements

registered training provider of assessment services

relevant guidelines regulations and codes of practice

suitable venue and equipment

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities

Context of assessment

Holistic based on the performance criteria evidence guide range statement and required skills and knowledge

Method of assessment

Demonstrated over a period of time and observed by the assessor or assessment team working together to conduct the assessment

Demonstrated competency in a range of situations that may include customerworkplace interruptions and involvement in related activities normally experienced in the workplace

Obtained by observing activities in the field and reviewing induction information If this is not practicable observation in realistic simulated environments may be substituted

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment requires that the clients objectives and industry expectations are met If the clients objectives are narrowly defined or not representative of industry needs it may be necessary to refer to portfolio case studies of a variety of spatial information services requirements to assess competency

Oral questioning or written assessment and hypothetical situations scenarios may be used to assess underpinning knowledge in assessment situations where the candidate is offered a preference between oral questioning or written assessment questions are to be identical

Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence from existing supervisors team leaders or specialist training staff

All practical demonstration must adhere to the safety and environmental regulations relevant to each State or Territory

Where assessment is for the purpose of recognition recognition of current competencies RCC or recognition of prior learning RPL the evidence provided will need to be authenticated and show that it represents competency demonstrated over a period of time

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge

Assessment processes will be appropriate to the language and literacy levels of the candidate and any cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions and will reflect the requirements of the competency and the work being performed


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Spatial and/or surveying site work may include:

analysis of environment and land

cartographic services

civil engineering

emergency services management

geographic information systems (GIS)

land ownership tenure system

location-based services

global positioning

mapping determination

site analysis

survey marks

sewerage

telecommunications

town planning observation

utility services observation, such as water

water catchment observation.

Appropriate personnel may include:

colleagues

contractors

official representatives

site visitors

staff or employee representatives

supervisors or line managers

suppliers

workplace personnel.

Loading and unloading plans may include:

assignment instructions, work plans and schedules, policy documents and duty statements

information on:

nature of load

size

shape

weight.

Characteristics of the load are identified for operations that include:

carrying

lifting

lowering down

loading and unloading a vehicle

setting down a load.

Equipment may include:

camp equipment

surveying instruments

vehicles.

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

relevant Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances

relevant Australian standards and regulations, including state and territory mass and loading regulations

relevant Australian state and territory environment protection legislation

relevant state, territory and federal OHS legislation.

OHS may include:

Australian standards

identification of potential hazards

inspection of equipment and supplies

training staff in OHS requirements

use of personal protective clothing

use of safety equipment and signage.

Loading and unloading activities may be:

aided by lifting equipment and appliances

manual.

Documentation may include:

award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements

codes of practice, including the national standards for manual handling and the industry safety code

goods identification numbers and codes, including Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) markings and HAZCHEM signs

load restraint guide

manifests, bar codes, goods and container identification

manufacturer specifications for equipment and tools

quality assurance procedures

relevant Australian standards and certification requirements

workplace procedures and policies for loading and unloading goods/cargo.

Personal protective equipment may include:

gloves

safety headwear and footwear

safety glasses

two-way radios

high visibility clothing.

Organisational guidelines may include:

code of ethics

company standards

legislation relevant to the work or service function, including equal employment opportunity (EEO)

manuals

OHS policies and procedures

personnel practices and guidelines outlining work roles and teamwork responsibilities

remote area operations, such as catering and camping requirements.

Traffic flowand work area conditions may include:

degree of visibility

nature of loads

obstacles

other traffic

site

surface conditions of work area

weather conditions.

Vehicle may include:

boat

car

light truck

two and four-wheel drive vehicle with or without trailer.

Workplace procedures may be written or verbal and include:

assignment instructions

instructions from colleagues, supervisors and/or managers

personal protective equipment requirements

reporting and documentation requirements

specific client requirements.