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Elements and Performance Criteria

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

loading, restraining and protecting loads

manoeuvring a trailer through a range of driving situations and road conditions

monitoring and anticipating traffic hazards

managing stressful and emergency situations

operating medium and heavy vehicles and towing multi-axle trailers applying WHS requirements

inspecting, loading, coupling/uncoupling, towing, manoeuvring and unloading a multi-axle trailer under a range of road transport operating conditions by day and night carrying different types of loads

configuring a multi-axle trailer to suit the requirements of different types of loads and tasks

loading and unloading a trailer with different types of loads and securing devices

handling emergency situations

demonstrating the ability to manoeuvre, brake, corner, reverse, push the trailer, overtake other vehicles and handle emergency situations.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

WHS requirements for operating medium and heavy vehicles and towing multi-axle trailers

road traffic rules and regulations for operating medium and heavy vehicles and towing multi-axle trailers

safe loading and restraint procedures and limits for trailers

trailer coupling systems

emergency situations that may require towing trailers