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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for light vehicle operations
   • Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
   • Access, interpret and apply documentation required to operate a light vehicle
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures according to workplace procedures
   • Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment for planned work activities
   • Plan vehicle operations with consideration to the work activity, route, passengers and equipment safety
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for emergency situations
   • Carry out prestart, start-up, park-up and shutdown procedures according to workplace procedures
   • Operate light vehicle according to manufacturer specifications
   • Complete light vehicle operations according to workplace procedures
   • Use vehicle lights and indicators in accordance with traffic regulations
   • Identify and respond to hazardous and/or emergency driving situations according to workplace procedures
2. Carry out operator maintenance
   • Conduct equipment inspections to identify faults according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
   • Conduct routine operational servicing, lubrication and housekeeping activities according to workplace procedures
   • Carry out minor maintenance and repairs according to manufacturer specifications
   • Provide operator support during preparation for, and conduct of, major maintenance tasks
   • Report defective or irregular performance to relevant personnel according to workplace procedures
   • Process vehicle written maintenance records according to workplace procedures

Performance Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

operate a light vehicle on at least two occasions, including:

organising work activities to comply with site standards

identifying, selecting and loading equipment and/or ancillary attachments

reporting environmental issues

carrying out pre-start, start-up, park-up and shutdown procedures for a light vehicle

operating a light vehicle, equipment and attachments

correctly using the vehicle lights and indicators

carrying out inspections and identifying faults

processing written records.

During the above, the candidate must:

locate and apply relevant legislation, documentation, policies and procedures and confirm that the work activity is compliant

implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for operating a light vehicle

work effectively with others to operate a light vehicle in a way that meets all required outcomes

communicate clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions and to determine coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities.

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

key legislation required to operate a light vehicle

key policies, procedures and documentation required to operate a light vehicle, including:

organisation and site requirements and procedures

light vehicle maintenance requirements and procedures

light vehicle refuelling procedures

loading and offloading procedures

equipment and trailer types, characteristics, uses and limitations

principles and techniques for identifying:

driving hazards and related defensive driving techniques

fatigue management techniques

relevant hazards and emergencies

principles and techniques for map reading and road navigation techniques

principles and techniques for securing loads

techniques for coordinating and communicating job activities with others.

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