REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit

Required knowledge

Relevant road rules regulations permit and licence requirements of the relevant stateterritory road traffic authority

Relevant OHampS and environmental procedures and regulations

Relevant roadbridge classification of unsealed roads

Heavy vehicle handling procedures

Workplace driving and operational instructions

Engine power management and safe driving strategies

Efficient driving techniques

Preoperational checks carried on heavy vehicles and related action

Differences between transmission types

Principles of operation of air brakes and procedures for their use

Driving hazards and related defensive driving techniques

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

Principles of stress management when driving a vehicle

Causes and effects of fatigue on drivers

Factors which increase fatiguerelated accidents

Fatigue management strategies including onroad techniques

Lifestyles which promote the effective longterm management of fatigue

Required skills

Communicate effectively with others when operating a heavy vehicle

Read and interpret instructions procedures information and signs relevant to the driving of a heavy vehicle on unsealed roads

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to the operation of a heavy vehicle

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when operating heavy vehicle

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events when driving a heavy vehicle

Apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist during the driving of a heavy vehicle

Monitor and anticipate traffic hazards and take appropriate action

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies risk situations and environments

Apply fatigue management knowledge and techniques

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others or damage to goods or equipment

Operate and adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OHampS standards

Monitor performance of vehicle its trailers and its equipment and take appropriate action where required

Service vehicle and its equipment in terms of maintenance schedule and standard operating procedures

Check and replenish fluids and carry out lubrication processes in the course of work activities

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required knowledge and skills the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of

applying the underpinning knowledge and skills

applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures

using techniques for heavy vehicle operation on unsealed roads

identifying requirements for reconditioning of vehicles

identifying awareness of environmental sensitivities when driving on unsealed roads

identifying techniques for entering and exiting sealed and unsealed road surfaces

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include

a range of relevant exercises case studies andor other simulated practical and knowledge assessment andor

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments access is required to

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment and

applicable documentation including workplace procedures regulations codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

As a minimum assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate assessments using writtenpracticaloral assessments

Practical assessment must occur

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment andor

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

A simulatoronline assessment is not suitable for the final assessment of this unit of competency

For the purposes of this unit heavy vehicle includes:

Unsealed road may include:

Operation of a heavy vehicle on unsealed roads may be carried out in typical road transport situations, including:

Vehicle handling procedures may include:

Pre-operational checks may include:

Hazards could include:

Factors that can cause traffic delays and diversions may include:

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

Documentation/records may include:

Applicable regulations, legislation and codes may include: