This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit

Required knowledge

Efficient driving techniques and ecodriving considerations

Factors involved in trip preparation

Factors that may cause traffic delays and diversions

Relevant dangerous goods DG information relating to operating the vehicle

Relevant stateterritory roads and traffic authority road rules regulations permits and licence requirements

Relevant work health and safety WHSoccupational health and safety OHS and environmental procedures and regulations relating to vehicle operations

Safe pickup and delivery of product to and from site

Vehicle loading and unloading procedures

Workplace documentation

Workplace driving and operational instructions

Required skills

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace and customer sites including modes of behaviour and interaction with others

Apply fatigue management knowledge and techniques

Apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist when operating the vehicle

Complete documentation relating to the vehicle

Identify load and transport product streams in accordance with organisationalmanufacturer and legislative requirements

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events when operating the vehicle

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Manually position product containersbins

Modify activities depending on operational contingencies risk situations and environments

Monitor and anticipate traffic hazards and take appropriate action

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

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

Read and interpret instructions procedures information and signs relevant to the vehicle

Select and use required personal protective equipment PPE conforming to organisational industry and WHSOHS standards

Work collaboratively with others when operating the vehicle

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

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 competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements Performance Criteria Required Skills Required Knowledge and include

applying techniques for loading and unloading of the vehicle

applying correct operation of vehicle cabin functions

applying correct manual handling techniques when operating vehicle andor product containers

identifying and using the PPE required for the product being loadedtransported

applying ecodriving techniques when operating the vehicle

ensuring currency of relevant legislative and regulatory knowledge

ensuring currency of knowledge of organisational and manufacturer procedures for transporting product in the vehicle

ensuring currency of knowledge of customer requirements when picking up product or delivering product to a product collection facility

Context of and specific resources for assessment

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

Resources for assessment include access to

workplace where individual or small group work can be conducted

tools equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work activities

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

appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real within safe means and simulated environments access is required to

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment

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

Method of assessment

Practical assessment must occur in

appropriately simulated workplace environment andor

safe and appropriate range of situations in the workplace

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate to this unit

direct observation of the candidate individually or as a part of a small group

direct observation of the candidate applying relevant WHSOHS requirements and work practices

Eco driving includes:

Factors that may cause traffic delays and diversions include:

Workplace procedures may include:

Applicable procedures and codes may include: