- TLIC307C - Drive medium rigid vehicle
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
TLIC307C Mapping and Delivery Guide
Drive medium rigid vehicle
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
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Unit of Competency | TLIC307C - Drive medium rigid vehicle |
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| Description | This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to drive a medium rigid vehicle safely including systematic and efficient control of all vehicle functions, monitoring of traffic and road conditions, management of vehicle condition and performance and effective management of hazardous situations. Assessment of this unit may be undertaken within a licensing examination conducted by, or under the authority of, the relevant state/territory Road Traffic Authority. | ||
| Employability Skills | The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of Employability Skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this competency is packaged will assist in identifying employability skill requirements. | ||
| Learning Outcomes and Application | Driving must be carried out in compliance with the licence requirements and regulations of the relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority pertaining to medium rigid vehicles.Driving is performed with limited or minimum supervision, with limited accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes.Driving involves the application of routine vehicle driving principles and procedures to maintain the safety and operation of a commercial medium rigid vehicle across a variety of driving contexts. | ||
| Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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| Prerequisites/co-requisites | Not applicable. | ||
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| Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
Slides PPT |
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| Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
| Element: Drive the medium rigid vehicle |
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| Element: Monitor traffic and road conditions |
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| Element: Monitor and maintain vehicle performance |
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Evidence Required
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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, and/or 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 and/or equipment, and/or 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 written/oral tests Practical assessment must occur: through appropriately simulated activities at the registered training organisation, and/or in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace |
Submission Requirements
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Assessment Tasks
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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 state/territory road traffic authority |
Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations |
Medium rigid vehicle controls, instruments and indicators and their use |
Medium rigid vehicle handling procedures |
Procedures to be followed in the event of a driving emergency |
Engine power management and safe driving strategies |
Efficient driving techniques |
Workplace driving and operational instructions |
Driving hazards and related defensive driving techniques |
Pre-operational checks carried out on vehicle and related action |
Differences between transmission types |
Principles of operation of air brakes and procedures for their use |
Principles of stress management when driving a vehicle |
Map reading and road navigation techniques including the use of a GPS device where applicable |
Factors which may cause traffic delays and diversions and related action that can be taken by a driver |
Causes and effects of fatigue on drivers |
Factors which increase fatigue-related accidents |
Fatigue management strategies including on-road techniques |
Lifestyles which promote the effective long-term management of fatigue |
Required skills: |
Communicate effectively with others when driving a medium rigid vehicle |
Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to work activities |
Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work |
Complete documentation related to work activities |
Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol |
Work collaboratively with others when driving a medium rigid vehicle |
Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others |
Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems, faults or malfunctions that may occur when driving a medium rigid vehicle in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures |
Implement contingency plans for unexpected events when driving a medium rigid vehicle |
Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities |
Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule |
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 OH&S standards |
Monitor performance of equipment |
Monitor and anticipate traffic hazards and take appropriate action |
Carry out pre-operational checks on a medium rigid vehicle |
Check and replenish fluids and carry out lubrication processes in the course of work activities |
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. | |
Type of vehicle includes: | all medium rigid vehicles, for example any 2-axle rigid vehicle, including truck and bus greater than 8 tonnes GVM |
Driving may be carried out in typical road transport situations, including: | operations conducted at day or night typical weather conditions on the open road on a private road while at a depot, base or warehouse while at a client's workplace or work site |
Vehicle handling procedures may include: | starting a vehicle steering and manoeuvring a vehicle accelerating and braking positioning and stopping a vehicle reversing a vehicle operating vehicle controls, instruments and indicators using air brakes using defensive driving techniques managing engine performance |
Pre-operational checks may include: | visual check of vehicle checking and topping up of fluid levels checks of tyre pressures checks of operation of vehicle lights and indicators checks of brakes |
Minor routine repairs may include: | replacement of blown globes in vehicle lights replacement of broken fan belt replacement of blown fuse replacement of door mirrors repairs to rear tail-light lens changing of tyres repair of tyre punctures replacement of broken coolant hose |
Driving hazards may include (examples only): | wet and iced roads oil on road animals and objects on road fire in vehicle leaking fuel faulty brakes parked vehicles on the road faulty steering mechanism on vehicle pedestrians crossing the road flooded sections of road windy sections of road foggy conditions |
Factors that can cause traffic delays and diversions may include: | traffic accidents flooded sections of road road damage bridge/tunnel damage road works building construction emergency situations such as bushfires, building fires, etc. road closures for special events such as marches, parades, etc. holiday traffic road closures for utility works such as electricity, water, sewerage, telecommunications, gas, etc. |
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: | company procedures enterprise procedures organisational procedures established procedures |
Documentation/records may include: | state/territory medium rigid vehicle driving licence requirements state/territory road rules workplace driving instructions and procedures vehicle manufacturers instructions, specifications and recommended driving procedures including preoperational checks of vehicle emergency procedures vehicle log book or record book (where required) |
Applicable procedures and codes may include: | relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority driving regulations and licence requirements pertaining to medium rigid vehicles relevant state/territory road rules relevant state/territory permit regulations and requirements relevant state/territory OH&S legislation relevant state/territory fatigue management regulations relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation |
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Observation Checklist
| Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice | Yes | No | Comments/feedback |
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| The medium rigid vehicle is started, steered, manoeuvred, positioned and stopped in accordance with traffic regulations and manufacturers instructions | |||
| Engine power is managed to ensure efficiency and performance and to minimise engine and transmission damage | |||
| Engine operation is maintained within the manufacturer's specified torque range and temperature through effective transmission use | |||
| Braking system of medium rigid vehicle is managed and operated to ensure effective control of the vehicle under all conditions | |||
| Driving hazards are identified and/or anticipated and avoided or controlled through defensive driving | |||
| The medium rigid vehicle is driven in reverse, maintaining visibility and achieving accurate positioning | |||
| The medium rigid vehicle is parked, shut down and secured in accordance with manufacturers specifications, traffic regulations and workplace procedures | |||
| Appropriate procedures are followed in the event of a driving emergency | |||
| The most efficient route of travel is taken through monitoring and anticipation of traffic flows and conditions, road standards and other factors likely to cause delays or route deviations | |||
| Traffic and road conditions are constantly monitored and acted upon to enable safe operation and to ensure no injury to people or damage to property, equipment, loads and facilities | |||
| Vehicle performance is maintained through pre-operational inspections and checks of the vehicle | |||
| Performance and efficiency of vehicle operation is monitored during use | |||
| Defective or irregular performance or malfunctions are reported to the appropriate authority | |||
| Vehicle records are maintained/updated and information is processed in accordance with workplace procedures |
Forms
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