REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills required at the completion of this unit

Required knowledge

Relevant road rules regulations permit and licence requirements of the relevant stateterritory road traffic authority

Relevant OHampS and environmental procedures and regulations relating to operating a vehicle in an environmentally sustainable manner

Workplace driving and operational instructions

Efficient driving techniques and environmental driving considerations including factors than can affect the environment if not operating a vehicle in an environmentally sustainable manner

Factors which may cause traffic delays and diversions and related action that can be taken by a driver

Consideration of trip preparation when operating a vehicle in an environmentally sustainable manner

Work place documentation

Required skills

Communicate effectively with others

Read and interpret instructions procedures information and signs relevant to the operation of a vehicle in an environmentally sustainable manner

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to the operation of a vehicle in an environmentally sustainable manner

Work collaboratively with others when operating a vehicle in an environmentally sustainable manner

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

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events when operating a vehicle in an environmentally sustainable manner

Apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist

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 a vehicle its trailers and its equipment and take appropriate action where required

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 techniques for operating a vehicle in a environmentally sustainable manner

demonstrating an understanding of relevant legislation and workplace procedures for operating vehicle in an environmentally sustainable manner

demonstrating an understanding of the factors that can affect the environment if not operating a vehicle in an environmentally sustainable manner

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment to meet the performance criteria and

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

Method of assessment

Practical assessment must occur

in three different aspects of the job function as it would apply in the workplace

A simulator is not suitable for final assessment of this unit of competency

Environmentally sustainable driving may include:

Vehicles include:

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: