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

Skill requirements

undertaking observation

undertaking safe interception

using equipment

using effective communication including interviewing listening and conflict resolution with a diverse range of people

responding to diversity including gender and disability

reading and interpreting legislation and regulations

writing for completion of documentation notices reports and records

applying public sector legislation such as occupational health and safety and environmental procedures in the context of road transport compliance

Knowledge requirements

organisational policies and procedures

legislation regulations and standards such as load restraint guides

occupational health and safety in the context of assessing vehicle compliance

sanctionspenalties

enforcement powers

offences

cautions

rules of evidence

The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor Performance Criteria the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package

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

In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria look for evidence that confirms consistency of performance in assessing vehicle compliance

This will include evidence of

undertaking at least three actual or simulated vehicle assessments on three separate occasions and for different vehicle configurationsusing compliance equipment under operational conditions maintaining operational safety at all times

adhering to legal ethical and organisational requirements relating to vehicle compliance assessments enforcing legislation within the limits of the officers authority

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to a real or simulated workplace environment that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered while assessing vehicle compliance including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

Access is required to resources such as

applicable legislation policies and procedures

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of requirements for situations likely to be encountered

vehicles equipment and materials generally present in an operational environment

personal protective equipment

Method of assessment

Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this unit of competency may include but are not limited to a combination of or more of

case studies

demonstration

observation

written or oral questions

scenarios

simulation or role plays

authenticated evidence from the workplace andor training courses

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands such as literacy and the needs of particular groups such as

people with disabilities

people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Women

young people

older people

people in rural and remote locations

Equipment may include:

Locations may include:

Compliance checks may include:

Contingency management processes may include:

Action on non-compliance may include: