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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify different motor vehicle types applicable to first time drivers
   • Characteristics of motor vehicles are identified for purchase, that can be used by first time users
   • Licensing requirements for drivers of different motor vehicles that can be used by first time users are outlined
   • Australian new and used car rating system is utilised to select an appropriate vehicle
2. Recognise safety and design features in motor vehicles
   • Different safety features of vehicles are identified and explained
   • Safety features and their function to protect driver and other road users are explained
   • Primary/passive safety features of motor vehicles are identified
   • Secondary/active safety features of motor vehicles are identified
3. Identify factors that can affect vehicle safety
   • Corrosion and its effect on vehicle safety is outlined
   • Tyre inflation and tyre wear are recognised
   • Vehicle fluids and their effect on vehicle safety are identified
   • Seat belts, their condition and the effects on road safety are explained
   • Importance of correct motor vehicle safety maintenance is explained

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:

completing basic documentation explaining major aspects of selecting a safe and appropriate motor vehicle for learner drivers identifying criteria for selecting a motor vehicle identifying vehicle safety features and evaluating required action to minimise, control or eliminate potential hazards reading and interpreting instructions, procedures and information.

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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:

active motor vehicle safety features including: anti-lock braking system (ABS) electronic brake assist (EBA) electronic brake force distribution (EBD) electronic stability control (ESC) safety assist technologies (SAT) seat belt pre-tensioners speed alert structural integrity tyres motor vehicle hazards and risks rating motor vehicle standards, regulations and rules passive motor vehicle safety features including: air conditioning airbags (front/side/curtain) automatic transmission cargo barrier cruise control daytime running lights frontal impact protection head restraints mirrors over-speed warning devices seat belts seats steering wheel workplace procurement procedures.

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