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

Required skills

Competence includes the ability to distinguish between causes of vehicle problemsalarmsfault indications such as

instrument failuremalfunction

electrical failuremalfunction

mechanical failuremalfunction

Required knowledge

The knowledge referred to in the Evidence Guide for this unit includes

localcompany vehicle rules and regulations

hazards and risks of offroad travel

requirements for reporting and recording vehicle movements

communications arrangements backup methods need to be considered

site or area response plan to detail

procedures to be followed when an incident is reported

actions to be followed when a traveller is recorded as overdue

responsibilities for monitoring vehicle journeys and determining immediate and followup actions under the system

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 the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Assessment for this unit of competency will be on an offroad vehicle The unit will be assessed in as holistic a manner as is practical and may be integrated with the assessment of other relevant units of competency Assessment will occur over a range of situations which will include disruptions to normal smooth operation

Simulation may be required to allow for timely assessment of parts of this unit of competency eg Elements and Simulation should be based on the actual plant and will include walkthroughs of the relevant competency components Simulations may also include the use of case studiesscenarios role plays and D virtual reality interactive systems In the case of evacuation training or training for competencies practised in life threatening situations simulation may be used for the bulk of the training

This unit of competency requires an application of the knowledge contained in offroad vehicle operation and the equipment integral to its use to the level needed to maintain control and recognise and resolve problems This can be assessed through questioning and the use of whatif scenarios both on the plant during demonstration of normal operations and walkthroughs of abnormal operations and off the plant

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

Competence must be demonstrated in the ability to recognise and analyse potential situations requiring action and then in implementing appropriate corrective action The emphasis should be on the ability to stay out of trouble rather than on recovery from a disaster

Consistent performance should be demonstrated In particular look to see that

early warning signs of equipmentprocesses needing attention or with potential problems are recognised

the range of possible causes can be identified and analysed and the most likely cause determined

appropriate action is taken to ensure a timely return to full performance

obvious problems in related plant areas are recognised and an appropriate contribution made to their solution

These aspects may be best assessed using a range of scenarioscase studieswhat ifs as the stimulus with a walk through forming part of the response These assessment activities should include a range of problems including new unusual and improbable situations which may have been generated from the past incident history of the vehicle incidents on similar vehicles around the world hazard analysis activities and similar sources

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment will require access to an operating well over an extended period of time or a suitable method of gathering evidence of operating ability over a range of situations A bank of scenarioscase studieswhatifs will be required as will a bank of questions which will be used to probe the reasoning behind the observable actions

Method of assessment

In all organisations it may be appropriate to assess this unit concurrently with relevant teamwork and communication units Consider coassessment with

PMASUPB Maintain pipeline easements

PMASUP241B Maintain pipeline easements

PMASUPB Monitor pipeline civil works

PMASUP242B Monitor pipeline civil works

PMASUPB Monitor and maintain pipeline cathodic protection systems

PMASUP343B Monitor and maintain pipeline cathodic protection systems

PMASUPB Monitor and control repairs and modifications on operational pipe

PMASUP344B Monitor and control repairs and modifications on operational pipe

PMAOPSB Monitor operate and maintain pipeline stations and equipment

PMAOPS230B Monitor, operate and maintain pipeline stations and equipment.

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment process and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oracy language and literacy capacity of the assessee and the work being performed

Codes of practice/ standards

Context

Health, safety and environment (HSE)