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 standardstraffic regulationscompany proceduresenterprise proceduresorganisational proceduressafety information and procedures including:vehicle heightcondition of brakes and braking system (air pressure)load characteristicsvehicle speedprime mover/trailer load weight ratiouse of authorised cargo restraining equipmentfluid levelsEmployment and workplace relations legislationEqual Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation |
Vehicle records may include: | manual or electronic data collection systems log-on/off, activity recording trip records refuelling information |
Coupling or uncoupling procedures may include: | selection of an appropriately firm and level parking area applying parking brakes ensuring turn-table jaw release is locked/unlocked turn-table lock and trailer wheel chocks compatibility of turn-table and trailer ring pin alignment of prime-mover, turn-table and trailer skid-pad connecting brake service, emergency lines, auxiliary air and electrical lines inspecting and testing of air brakes, trailer brakes, lock status of turn-table jaw release securing and testing trailer landing legs |
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 trailer king pin ancillary drive belt(s) turn-table pneumatic system including draining as required skid plate block |
Start-up procedures 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 |
Load characteristics may include: | bulk materials plant and equipment irregularly shaped packaged or unpackaged labelled or unlabelled palleted or unpalleted |
Engine power may include: | selecting gear ratio to achieve smooth take-offchanging gears to maintain specified torque range at all speedsutilising engine retarder |
Road and traffic conditions may include: | effects of weather conditions on road road surface road gradient degree of visibility speed limits approved routes legal parking areas parking distances traffic pattern and density |
Warning devices may include: | audible reversing buzzer warning lights speedometer tachometer oil pressure air pressure temperature gauges/warning lights brake warning light fuel quantity electrical charging ancillary systems indicators, e.g. high beam, turn signals, parking brake |
Engine malfunctions may include: | overheating: coolant exhaust drive-line low oil temperature electrical discharge/overcharge low air pressure ancillary systems abnormal emissions |
Faults that may affect the safety and efficiency of the operation may include: | excessive wear on king pins loose/leaking air brake and hose fitting excessive wear in suspension system |