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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Undertake regular parking patrols
  2. Monitor and maintain council's signage of parking restrictions
  3. Issue infringement notices
  4. Communicate effectively with the public
  5. Document activities

Evidence Required

Overview of assessment requirements

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated For example knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit are also required to be demonstrated

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

Regularity and completeness of patrols

Identification and rectification of signage defects

Attentiveness to local parking pressures and appropriate enforcement

Appropriate factual analysis and penalty applied to infringement notices

Effective communication with parking public using courteous but assertive manner

Prompt and complete reporting

Context of assessment

On the job or in a simulated work environment

Written or oral test

Roleplay

Relationship to other unitsprerequisite or corequisite units

Prerequisite units nil

Corequisite units nil

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested

observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies

written andor oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding

completion of workplace documentation

thirdparty reports from experienced practitioners

completion of selfpaced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer coach or supervisor

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

Evidence will need to be collected over time across a range of variables

Resource implications

Access to a workplace or simulated environment that incorporates the signage documentation and equipment used in regulated parking and traffic management enforcement


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.

Parking patrols may include:

on foot

vehicle usage for remote areas

cash collection from parking or voucher meters

secure handling of keys, meter readers, personal data computers, cash and vouchers.

Parking signage may include:

street parking:

other controlled parking areas:

meter or voucher signage

explanatory stickers

car parks

no standing, loading, bus and taxi zones

disabled parking.

Infringement notices may include:

non-payment

overstaying allocated time or payment

unauthorised access

parking or standing

permit infringements

abandoned vehicles.

Evidence of infringement may include:

state of signage

expired meters

chalk markings

notes of conversations

weather conditions

recording of notices by operator or other.

Communication may include:

alternative parking options

commercial traffic access needs.

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