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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Provide access information
   • Use effective communication techniques to obtain client information about loads to be moved, intended origins and destinations, proposed restricted access vehicles to be used and proposed routes.
   • Source information on road network access, permit requirements and conditions relating to the proposed routes in relation to the intended vehicles and loads.
   • Provide information to clients on the feasibility and conditions of using proposed routes with reference to state and/or territory access conditions and restrictions for restricted access vehicles.
   • Suggest alternate routes if necessary to assist clients to achieve their objectives whilst complying with restrictions.
   • Manage communication difficulties or refer for assistance.
2. Assess and approve applications
   • Assess applications for network access in relation to the proposed restricted access vehicles, their loads and intended routes.
   • Assess other issues in relation to applications.
   • Undertake liaison with other authorities or sections using required protocols, if proposed routes have implications for their jurisdictions.
   • Refer applications for route surveys if assessment determines that this is required.
   • Approve applications for access that meet permit requirements for restricted access vehicles.
   • Process emergency approvals.
3. Issue or refuse permits
   • Identify correct permits for each approved application.
   • Confirm conditions with the applicant dependant on the type of permit to ensure understanding of all restrictions.
   • Complete documentation and issue valid permits to reflect approval decisions.
   • Refuse permits for applications that are not approved, provide reasons and suggest alternatives if feasible.
4. Provide access information
   • Use effective communication techniques to obtain client information about loads to be moved, intended origins and destinations, proposed restricted access vehicles to be used and proposed routes.
   • Source information on road network access, permit requirements and conditions relating to the proposed routes in relation to the intended vehicles and loads.
   • Provide information to clients on the feasibility and conditions of using proposed routes with reference to state and/or territory access conditions and restrictions for restricted access vehicles.
   • Suggest alternate routes if necessary to assist clients to achieve their objectives whilst complying with restrictions.
   • Manage communication difficulties or refer for assistance.
5. Assess and approve applications
   • Assess applications for network access in relation to the proposed restricted access vehicles, their loads and intended routes.
   • Assess other issues in relation to applications.
   • Undertake liaison with other authorities or sections using required protocols, if proposed routes have implications for their jurisdictions.
   • Refer applications for route surveys if assessment determines that this is required.
   • Approve applications for access that meet permit requirements for restricted access vehicles.
   • Process emergency approvals.
6. Issue or refuse permits
   • Identify correct permits for each approved application.
   • Confirm conditions with the applicant dependant on the type of permit to ensure understanding of all restrictions.
   • Complete documentation and issue valid permits to reflect approval decisions.
   • Refuse permits for applications that are not approved, provide reasons and suggest alternatives if feasible.

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.

eliciting requirements

providing and explaining information

clarifying and confirming understanding

explaining information that meets applicants’ needs

maintaining up-to-date knowledge of gazetted routes and network access requirements

reading and understanding legislation, regulations, conditions and restrictions

interpreting access requirements in relation to different categories of restricted access vehicles

meeting organisational requirements in relation to timeliness of responding to permit applications and providing emergency approvals

undertaking at least three actual or simulated network access assessments on three separate occasions or for three different situations

undertaking at least one application that is not routine and requires alternatives to be suggested and/or refusal of a permit

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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.

state and territory legislation, policy, procedures and guidelines relating to road network access

conditions and restrictions on vehicle configurations, dimensions and loads in relation to network access and vulnerable assets

gazetted routes

permits and notices

client service standards

political awareness regarding applications, approvals and permits

community needs in relation to restricted access vehicles road use

public sector legislation and codes of practice particularly those dealing with privacy, diversity, environmental and work health and safety requirements

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