The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
Compliance documentation may include: | legislative, organisation and site requirements and proceduresmanufacturer's guidelines and specificationsAustralian standardsrelevant State/Territory road rulesrelevant State/Territory OHS legislationrelevant State/Territory fatigue management regulationsrelevant State/Territory environmental protection legislationEmployment and workplace relations legislationEqual Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation |
Medium vehicles may include: | fuel and service vehicles crane trucks (vehicle loading crane) table tops highway tippers water tankers fire engines explosive carriersany 2-axle rigid vehicle, including truck and bus greater than 8 tonnes GVM |
Work requirements may include: | achievement targets coordination requirements/issues equipment defects handover details hazards and potential hazards identification/allocation medium vehiclenature and scope of work route shift briefings site lighting arrangements work ordersworking conditions |
Safety information and procedures may include: | use of seat belts security of door conditions of brakes and braking system (air pressure) load characteristics vehicle speed fluid levels safety requirements, including: use of authorised cargo restraining equipment observing authorised parking areas correct distances between vehicles observing site traffic rules passenger safety and control load security and safety transport rules operations signals procedures |
Hazards and risks may include: | wet and iced roadsoil on roadanimals and objects on roadfire in vehicleleaking fuelfaulty brakesparked vehicles on the roadfaulty steering mechanism on vehiclepedestrians crossing the roadflooded sections of roadwindy sections of roadfoggy conditions |
Vehicle records may include: | manual or electronic data collection systems log-on/off, activity recording trip records refueling information |
Site requirements may include: | observing site traffic rules observing authorised parking areas correct distances between vehicles |
Pre-start checks may include: | fluid levels, including fuel, engine oil, brake fluids, coolant, clutch/transmission fluid and windscreen washer fluidwindows and mirrors for clear visibility tyres and wheels (air pressure, tyre damage, illegal tread depth and condition, abnormal wear pattern and tyre compatibility) fan belts seat belts door hatches and latches battery and connections visible and current registration and licences spare wheel wheel nuts wheel chocks and wedges rear guards warning horn power take off |
Start-up checks may include: | lights (headlights, clearance lights, indicators, hazard lights, reversing lights) brakes heating and ventilation instruments and gauges windscreen washers and wipers pneumatic system including hydraulic hoses and hose connections |
Manage engine power may include: | selecting gear ratio to achieve smooth take-off changing gears to maintain specified torque range at all speeds utilising engine retarder |
Faults may include: | loose/leaking air brake and hose fitting excessive wear in suspension systemoverheating: coolant exhaust drive-line low oil temperature electrical discharge/overcharge low air pressure ancillary systems abnormal emissions |
Manufacturer's instructions may include: | engine crank idling engine RPM operating temperatures torque range |