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

Skill requirements

communication skills to

question and negotiate in sometimes difficult situations

inform of and explain inspection process and outcomes

relate to persons from diverse backgrounds

planning and organising skills to

check compliance equipment

undertake safe interception of vehicles

literacy skills to

read complex legislation regulations and standards

complete required paperwork and records

selfmanagement skills to

apply complex requirements from legislation regulations policies and standards maintain operational safety

technical skills to

operate equipment

undertake assessment of motor vehicle and trailer defects

teamwork skills to

to plan interceptions with coworkers

interpret and follow instructions

implement contingency plans in cooperation with others

numeracy skills for measurement and calibration

Knowledge requirements

safe working systems and requirements

organisational policies and procedures

legislation codes of practice policies and procedures relating to vehicle inspections such as occupational health and safety manual handling of equipment privacy etc

documentation relating to safety inspections

standards and specifications for all items requiring inspection

code of practice and conditions for the carriage of dangerous goods

contingency management processes for unplanned events

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 intercepting and inspecting vehicles

This will include evidence of

undertaking at least three actual or simulated vehicle interceptions and inspections on three separate occasions and with different vehicle configurations where one may be an unladen vehicle

using equipment under operational conditions

maintaining operational safety at all times

adhering to legal ethical and organisational requirements relating to the interception and inspection of vehicles

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 intercepting and inspecting vehicles 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

Inspections may be:

Communication methods may include:

Relevant personnel may include:

Safety and protective equipment may include:

Contingency management processes may include:

Action may include:

Records and documentation may be: