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

Skill requirements

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

using effective communication including interviewing questioning negotiation and nonverbal communication with a diverse range of people

responding to diversity including gender and disability

undertaking analysis and observation

working as part of a team

using information technology for preparing findings and writing reports

using detailed inspection methodologies including safe work practices

using equipment and technology

applying public sector legislation such as occupational health and safety and environmental procedures in the context of detailed vehicle examination

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of

organisational policies and procedures

National Road Transport Commission guidelines

vehicle components and procedures

legislation and regulations including Australian Design Rules

powers of transport inspector under jurisdictional legislation

functions and roles of other professionals

principles of risk management

occupational health and safety in the context of detailed vehicle examinations

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

Units to be assessed together

Prerequisite units that must be achieved prior to this unitNil

Corequisite units that must be assessed with this unitNil

Coassessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include but are not limited to

PSPETHCA Uphold and support the values and principles of public service

PSPETHC401A Uphold and support the values and principles of public service

PSPGOVB Gather and analyse information

PSPGOV406B Gather and analyse information

PSPGOVA Value diversity

PSPGOV408A Value diversity

PSPLEGNA Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPLEGN401A Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPOHSB Implement workplace safety procedures and programs

PSPOHS401B Implement workplace safety procedures and programs

PSPREGC Exercise regulatory powers

PSPREG401C Exercise regulatory powers

PSPREGC Promote client compliance

PSPREG402C Promote client compliance

PSPREGB Assess compliance

PSPREG403B Assess compliance

PSPREGB Act on noncompliance

PSPREG405B Act on non-compliance

Overview of evidence requirements

In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria look for evidence that confirms

the knowledge requirements of this unit

the skill requirements of this unit

application of the Employability Skills as they relate to this unit see Employability Summaries in Qualifications Framework

detailed vehicle examinations conducted in a range of or more contexts or occasions over time

Resources required to carry out assessment

These resources include

legislation policy procedures and protocols relating to detailed vehicle examinations

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when conducting detailed vehicle examinations

Where and how to assess evidence

Valid assessment of this unit requires

a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when conducting detailed vehicle examinations including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

detailed vehicle examinations conducted in a range of or more contexts or occasions over time

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

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

case studies

demonstration

observation

questioning

scenarios

simulation or role plays

authenticated evidence from the workplace andor training courses

For consistency of assessment

Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments

Inspections may be:

Equipment may include:

Vehicle inspection may include:

Stakeholders may include:

Relevant person/s may include:

Documentation and records may include: