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 environmentalemissions procedures and regulations

Vehicle controls instruments and indicators and their use

Vehicle handling procedures

Workplace driving and operational instructions

Driving hazards and related defensive operating techniques

Procedures to be followed in the event of a operating emergency

Engine power management and safe operating strategies

Efficient driving techniques

Preoperational checks carried out on vehicle and related action

Differences between transmission types

Principles of stress management when operating 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 driving a terminal tractor

Read and interpret instructions procedures information and signs relevant to the operating of a terminal tractor

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to the operating of a terminal tractor

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when operating a terminal tractor

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

Promptly report andor rectify any identified problems faults or malfunctions that may arise when driving a terminal tractor in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may occur when operating a terminal tractor

Apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist during the operation of a terminal tractor

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

Monitor performance of vehicle and take appropriate action where required

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

demonstrating operation of a terminal tractor and its associated equipment

demonstrating an understanding of possible associated equipment for terminal tractor

demonstrating the ability to couple and uncouple a trailer

applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures

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

Terminal tractor may include :

Operating a terminal tractor may be carried out in workplace situations, including:

Vehicle handling procedures may include:

Pre-operational checks may include:

Minor routine repairs may include:

Eco driving may include:

Associated equipment may include:

Operating hazards may include (examples only):

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: