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

Where applicable Australian regulations and codes of practice for the handling and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances including the Australian Dangerous Goods Code and the Australian Explosives Code

Relevant OHampS and environmental procedures and regulations

Vehicle controls instruments and indicators and their use

Workplace driving and operational instructions

Procedures to be followed in the event of a driving emergency

Engine power management and safe driving strategies

Efficient driving techniques

Preoperational checks carried out on vehicle and related action

Differences between transmission types

Map reading and road navigation 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 driving a vehicle designed to carry special loads

Read and interpret instructions procedures information and signs relevant to the driving of a vehicle designed to carry special loads

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to the driving of a vehicle designed to carry special loads

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when driving a vehicle designed to carry special loads

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 vehicle designed to carry special loads in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events when driving a vehicle designed to carry special loads

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

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 and its equipment and load and take appropriate action if 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

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

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 and 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 andor equipment andor

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

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

As a minimum assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate writtenoral tests

Practical assessment must occur

through appropriately simulated activities at the registered training organisation andor

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Type of vehicle includes:

Driving may be carried out in typical road transport situations, including:

Vehicle handling procedures may include:

Pre-operational checks may include:

Minor routine repairs may include:

Designated routes are:

Driving hazards may include (examples only):

Factors that can cause traffic delays and diversions 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 procedures and codes may include: