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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Drive heavy combination vehicle
  2. Monitor traffic and road conditions
  3. Monitor and maintain vehicle performance

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 map reading and road navigation techniques

applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

checking and replenishing fluids and carrying out lubrication processes

completing relevant documentation

demonstrating low-risk driving behaviours

monitoring and anticipating traffic hazards and taking appropriate action

monitoring performance of vehicle, its trailers and its equipment, and taking appropriate action as required

reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures, information and signs

reporting and/or rectifying identified problems, faults or malfunctions promptly, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures.


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:

causes and effects of fatigue on drivers

differences between transmission types

driving hazards and related defensive driving techniques

efficient driving techniques

engine power management and safe driving strategies

factors that increase fatigue-related accidents

factors that may cause traffic delays and diversions, and related action that can be taken

fatigue management strategies including on-road techniques

heavy combination vehicle controls, instruments and indicators, and their use

heavy combination vehicle handling procedures

lifestyles that promote effective long-term fatigue management

map reading and navigation of vehicle and related action

pre-operational checks carried out on heavy combination vehicle and related action

principles of operation of air brakes and procedures for their use

principles of stress management when driving a vehicle

procedures to be followed in a driving emergency

relevant state/territory road traffic authority road rules, regulations, permit and licence requirements

relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental procedures and regulations

workplace driving and operational instructions.