This unit applies to working under minimal supervision within enterprise guidelines.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare vehicle for use

1.1. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards in the work area are identified and reported to the supervisor.

1.2. Routine checks and maintenance of vehicle are conducted prior to use according to manufacturers specifications and enterprise requirements.

1.3. Faults or malfunctions are identified and reported for repair according to enterprise requirements.

1.4. Loads are secured according to safe operational specifications, OHS, legislative and enterprise requirements.

2. Drive vehicle

2.1. Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used, maintained and stored according to OHS and enterprise requirements.

2.2. Vehicle is driven in a safe and controlled manner and monitored for performance and efficiency.

2.3. Driving hazards are identified, anticipated and controlled through the application of safe and defensive driving techniques.

2.4. Environmental implications associated with vehicle operation are recognised and positive enterprise environmental procedures applied where relevant.

3. Complete and record vehicle performance

3.1. Shut-down procedures are conducted according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements.

3.2. Malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage to vehicle is detailed and reported according to enterprise requirements.

3.3. Vehicle is cleaned and decontaminated (where necessary), secured and stored according to enterprise and OHS requirements.

3.4. Vehicle operational reports are maintained to industry standards according to enterprise requirements.

Required skills

identify hazards and implement safe operating procedures

steer, manoeuvre and position vehicles in a smooth and controlled manner in on and off-road conditions

demonstrate safe and environmentally responsible workplace practices

obtain relevant licenses and permits

demonstrate emergency procedures and safe driving techniques

read and comprehend operator manuals

effectively communicate faults, malfunctions and workplace hazards

interpret and apply task instructions, report and maintain operational records

use numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record routine workplace measures

use interpersonal skills to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Required knowledge

components, controls and features of vehicles and their functions

operating principles and operating methods

load limits and the principles of weight distribution with regard to load shifting and vehicle movement

effects of adverse weather and terrain conditions on the operation of vehicles

OHS legislative requirements and Codes of Practice

Environmental Codes of Practice with regard to the operation of vehicles

Relevant State/Territory legislation and regulations with regard to licensing, road and traffic requirements.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

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 workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:

carry out routine checks and maintenance

store loads securely

drive a range of vehicles safely and defensively

record details of vehicle use and maintenance.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.

Vehicles may include:

utilities

four wheel drive vehicles

light trucks.

Unit sector

Machinery operation and maintenance

This unit contains employability skills.