ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Check compliance equipment

1.1 Equipment is checked in accordance with organisational policies and procedures and manufacturers' specifications.

1.2 Equipment is accurately calibrated to meet legal requirements.

2. Check for driver compliance

2.1 Equipment is operated in accordance with standards and procedures.

2.2 Vehicle is intercepted in accordance with standard operating procedures.

2.3 A safe location is selected at which to stop the driver.

3. Assess driver compliance

3.1 Required driver records are verified.

3.2 Nature of the offence is reported to the driver in accordance with legal and organisational requirements.

3.3 Occupational health and safety requirements are followed.

3.4 Necessary records/paperwork are completed in accordance with legal and operational requirements.

This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Skill requirements

Look for evidence that confirms skills in:

undertaking observation

undertaking safe interceptions

using equipment

using effective communication including interviewing, listening and conflict resolution with a diverse range of people

responding to diversity, including gender and disability

reading and interpreting legislation and regulations

writing, for completion of documents and records

complying with public sector obligations such as occupational health and safety and environmental procedures in the context of road transport compliance

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of:

organisational policies and procedures

legislation and regulations

occupational health and safety in the context of assessing compliance

enforcement powers

sanctions/penalties

offences

cautions

The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole. It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor, Performance Criteria, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package.

Units to be assessed together

Pre-requisite units that must be achieved prior to this unit:Nil

Co-requisite units that must be assessed with this unit:Nil

Co-assessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include, but are not limited to:

PSPETHC401A Uphold and support the values and principles of public service

PSPGOV422A Apply government processes

PSPLEGN401A Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPREG401C Exercise regulatory powers

PSPREG402C Promote client compliance

PSPREG403B Assess compliance

PSPREG405B Act on non-compliance

Overview of evidence requirements

In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:

the knowledge requirements of this unit

the skill requirements of this unit

application of the Employability Skills as they relate to this unit (see Employability Summaries in Qualifications Framework)

assessment of driver compliance in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)

Resources required to carry out assessment

These resources include:

legislation, policy, procedures and protocols relating to assessment of compliance

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when assessing compliance

Where and how toassess evidence

Valid assessment of this unit requires:

a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when assessing driver compliance, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine

assessment of driver compliance in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)

Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, such as literacy, and the needs of particular groups, such as:

people with disabilities

people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

women

young people

older people

people in rural and remote locations

Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of:

case studies

demonstration

observation

questioning

scenarios

authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses

For consistency of assessment

Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments

The Range Statement provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. The variables cater for differences between States and Territories and the Commonwealth, and between organisations and workplaces. They allow for different work requirements, work practices and knowledge. The Range Statement also provides a focus for assessment. It relates to the unit as a whole. Text in bold italics in the Performance Criteria is explained here.

Equipment may include:

speed detection equipment

measuring equipment

Locations may include:

roadside locations

urban and regional

high volume city locations

Driver records may include:

driver logbook and associated paperwork

driving hours

business records

approved scheme documentation

Offences may include:

exceeding statutory speed limit

driving hours non-compliance

breaches of Australian road rules

breaches of transport acts/regulations/policy/approved schemes

forming a basis for follow-up investigation for chain of responsibility compliance assessment

Necessary records and paperwork may include:

National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme (NHVAS) interception books

Penalty Infringement & Notices

incident reports

Traffic Infringement Notices

formal cautions