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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare pilot and escort vehicles for operations
   • Identify maintenance needs of pilot and/or escort vehicles and associated equipment from maintenance schedules or reports of faults.
   • Carry out minor maintenance on vehicles in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications.
   • Prepare pilot and/or escort vehicles and associated equipment for operations to manufacturers’ specifications.
   • Complete post-maintenance inspections and tests.
   • Record identified faults, repairs and the outcomes of inspections.
2. Confirm pilot and escort requirements
   • Consult with transport companies whose vehicles are scheduled for escort to confirm requirements.
   • Confirm authorisation/s for pilot and escort operators as current.
   • Verify required permits for completeness and accuracy and inspect all vehicles and drivers to ensure compliance with permits.
   • Advise the permit holder of the results of the checks and address any non-compliance before operations begin.
   • Brief convoys and give instructions and directions on pilot or escort operations.
3. Conduct pilot and/or escort operation
   • Implement required vehicle positioning, traffic warning and directional signalling procedures to enable safe passage of the load.
   • Operate safety equipment and position roadside obstacles to ensure safe passage of the load.
   • Take precautions to ensure that convoy personnel are aware of road and other conditions that may impact on load and vehicle security.
   • Prepare contingency and emergency plans to enable unexpected events to be handled safely.
   • Undertake required liaison with authorities.
4. Use pilot and escort communication
   • Operate communications equipment and resources in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications.
   • Transmit and receive messages.
   • Establish backup communication strategies and inform personnel involved of operating and coordination procedures.
   • Use alternative communication strategies to communicate messages in response to communications failures and problems.
5. Maintain records
   • Complete journey documentation.
   • Maintain records on oversize and over-mass vehicle movements.
   • Report damage and other incidents to authorities.
6. Prepare pilot and escort vehicles for operations
   • Identify maintenance needs of pilot and/or escort vehicles and associated equipment from maintenance schedules or reports of faults.
   • Carry out minor maintenance on vehicles in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications.
   • Prepare pilot and/or escort vehicles and associated equipment for operations to manufacturers’ specifications.
   • Complete post-maintenance inspections and tests.
   • Record identified faults, repairs and the outcomes of inspections.
7. Confirm pilot and escort requirements
   • Consult with transport companies whose vehicles are scheduled for escort to confirm requirements.
   • Confirm authorisation/s for pilot and escort operators as current.
   • Verify required permits for completeness and accuracy and inspect all vehicles and drivers to ensure compliance with permits.
   • Advise the permit holder of the results of the checks and address any non-compliance before operations begin.
   • Brief convoys and give instructions and directions on pilot or escort operations.
8. Conduct pilot and/or escort operation
   • Implement required vehicle positioning, traffic warning and directional signalling procedures to enable safe passage of the load.
   • Operate safety equipment and position roadside obstacles to ensure safe passage of the load.
   • Take precautions to ensure that convoy personnel are aware of road and other conditions that may impact on load and vehicle security.
   • Prepare contingency and emergency plans to enable unexpected events to be handled safely.
   • Undertake required liaison with authorities.
9. Use pilot and escort communication
   • Operate communications equipment and resources in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications.
   • Transmit and receive messages.
   • Establish backup communication strategies and inform personnel involved of operating and coordination procedures.
   • Use alternative communication strategies to communicate messages in response to communications failures and problems.
10. Maintain records
    • Complete journey documentation.
    • Maintain records on oversize and over-mass vehicle movements.
    • Report damage and other incidents to authorities.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

receiving and transmitting messages during operations

using required communication protocols

working collaboratively with others in the convoy when piloting or escorting vehicles

addressing problems arising during pilot or escort operations

implementing contingency plans for unexpected events during pilot or escort operations

preparing vehicles for escort

keeping to planned schedule of operations

reading and interpreting permits, signs, procedures and manufacturers specifications

completing documentation and records relating to the movement of oversize and over mass vehicles

interpreting and following instructions

minimising, controlling or eliminating hazards that may exist in pilot or escort operations

modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

complying with regulatory requirements, organisational policies and procedures

operating electronic communication equipment

operating communication signage and other communication resources required during pilot or escort operations

piloting and escorting oversize and over-mass vehicles on at least three separate occasions or in three different situations (actual or simulated)

communicating clearly and precisely using required protocols, including at least one instance where alternative strategies are required in response to communication failures and problems

adhering to legal, ethical and organisational requirements relating to pilot and escort duties

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

road rules, regulations, permit and licence requirements of state/territory roads and traffic authorities pertaining to the piloting and escorting of oversize and over-mass loads

safe, low-risk driving strategies

situational awareness

pre-departure checks required for vehicles, communication equipment and procedures, and signage

factors which may cause traffic delays and diversions and related action that can be taken by a driver

pre-departure planning for delays and diversions

fatigue management

procedures to be followed in the event of a driving and/or piloting and/or escort emergency

documentation requirements for piloting and escorting oversize and or over-mass vehicles

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