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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Operate a terminal tractor
   • Job hazards are identified and required action is taken to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards
   • Vehicle is started, steered, manoeuvred, positioned and stopped in accordance with traffic regulations, manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
   • Engine power is managed to ensure efficiency and performance, and to minimise engine and transmission damage
   • Vehicle is safely driven in reverse, maintaining visibility and achieving accurate positioning for coupling to a trailer
   • Trailer is coupled, tug test is performed, legs are sufficiently raised from the ground, and air and electrical leads are connected in preparation for manoeuvring, in accordance with manufacturer instructions and relevant workplace policies and procedures
   • Clear travel path is identified and coupled vehicle is moved and positioned in a manner safe for loading, unloading or parking, in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Trailer legs are lowered sufficiently for unhitching, air and electrical leads are disconnected, turntable is released for uncoupling and vehicle is safely manoeuvred from underneath trailer
   • Vehicle lights and indicators are used in accordance with traffic regulations, manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
   • Vehicle is parked, shut down and secured in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
   • Vehicle positioning and movement are made convenient and safe for loading and unloading in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Associated equipment is operated in accordance with manufacturer and workplace procedures
2. Monitor and maintain vehicle performance
   • Vehicle performance is safely maintained through pre-operational inspections and vehicle checks
   • Performance and efficiency of vehicle operation is monitored during use
   • Vehicle is driven in a manner that incorporates eco driving principles
   • Defective or irregular performance or malfunctions are repaired as a minor repair or reported to appropriate authority
   • Vehicle records are maintained/updated and information is processed in accordance with workplace procedures

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures checking and replenishing fluids and carrying out lubrication processes during work activities communicating effectively with others completing relevant documentation demonstrating low-risk driving behaviours modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments monitoring and anticipating traffic hazards and taking appropriate action monitoring vehicle performance and taking appropriate action as required reporting and/or rectifying identified problems, faults or malfunctions promptly, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures, information and signs working collaboratively with others working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment.

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

differences between transmission types driving hazards and related defensive operating techniques efficient driving techniques engine power management and safe operating strategies pre-operational checks carried out on vehicle and related action relevant state/territory road traffic authority road rules, regulations, permit and licence requirements terminal tractor associated equipment relevant work health safety(WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental/emissions procedures and regulations vehicle controls, instruments and indicators, and their use vehicle handling procedures workplace driving and operational instructions.

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