This unit applies to individuals in a road transport regulatory roles who are authorised under enabling legislation to intercept and inspect vehicles. They must intercept vehicles in a safe manner, verify the identity of each driver and/or responsible operator, visually inspect vehicles for compliance, and take action on any non-compliances found. Knowledge of vehicle compliance requirements, chain of responsibility legislation, offences and defences under all applicable legislation must be applied. The ability to communicate effectively with road transport operators, deal with conflict and maintain operational safety at all times are important aspects of the application of this unit of competency.
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1 Check and use 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. 1.3. Equipment is operated in accordance with standards and procedures. |
2 Intercept vehicles | 2.1. Interceptions and procedures are planned with co workers to ensure compliance with legislation, codes of practice, organisational procedures and standards. 2.2. Safe locations are selected for each interception in accordance with organisational policy and workplace health and safety requirements. 2.3. Clear and meaningful signals are given to drivers of target vehicles to stop their vehicles in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures. 2.4. Agency policy requirements for intercepting vehicles are complied with. 2.5. Occupational health and safety requirements are followed to prevent injury or damage. |
3 Verify identity of drivers and/or responsible operators | 3.1. Drivers and/or responsible operators are requested to identify themselves. 3.2. Details of identification are recorded in accordance with legislation, policy and procedures. 3.3. Details of drivers and/or responsible operators are verified with relevant authorities as per organisational procedures |
4 Inspect vehicles for roadworthiness | 4.1. Inspections are undertaken in accordance with organisational procedures. 4.2. Communication is maintained with relevant personnel to ensure safe, efficient and complete inspections. 4.3. Inspections are conducted using safety and protective equipment in accordance with operational safety requirements. 4.4. Contingency management processes are implemented for any unplanned events in accordance with organisational policy and procedures |
5 Act on vehicle non-compliance | 5.1. Vehicle defects are identified and recorded in accordance with organisational policies and procedures. 5.2. Detected vehicle defects are categorised and action taken in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures. 5.3. Necessary records/paperwork are completed in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures |
This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Skill requirements communication skills to: question and negotiate in sometimes difficult situations inform of and explain inspection process and outcomes relate to persons from diverse backgrounds. planning and organising skills to: check compliance equipment undertake safe interception of vehicles. literacy skills to: read complex legislation, regulations and standards complete required paperwork and records. self-management skills to: apply complex requirements from legislation, regulations, policies and standards maintain operational safety. technical skills to: operate equipment undertake assessment of motor vehicle and trailer defects. teamwork skills to: to plan interceptions with co-workers interpret and follow instructions implement contingency plans in cooperation with others numeracy skills for measurement and calibration |
Knowledge requirements safe working systems and requirements organisational policies and procedures legislation, codes of practice, policies and procedures relating to vehicle inspections such as occupational health and safety, manual handling of equipment, privacy, etc documentation relating to safety inspections standards and specifications for all items requiring inspection code of practice and conditions for the carriage of dangerous goods contingency management processes for unplanned events |
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. | |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms consistency of performance in intercepting and inspecting vehicles. This will include evidence of: undertaking at least three actual or simulated vehicle interceptions and inspections on three separate occasions and with different vehicle configurations where one may be an unladen vehicle using equipment under operational conditions maintaining operational safety at all times adhering to legal, ethical and organisational requirements relating to the interception and inspection of vehicles enforcing legislation within the limits of the officer’s authority |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure access to a real or simulated workplace environment that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered while intercepting and inspecting vehicles, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine. Access is required to resources such as: applicable legislation, policies and procedures case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of requirements for situations likely to be encountered vehicles, equipment and materials generally present in an operational environment personal protective equipment |
Method of assessment | Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this unit of competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of: case studies demonstration observation written or oral questions scenarios simulation or role plays authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses |
Guidance information for assessment | 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 |
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 regional high volume city locations operator’s premises interception sites checking stations vehicle inspection centres |
Inspections may be: | undertaken on all types of vehicles carried out alone or in conjunction with other personnel undertaken in full range of diverse conditions on loaded or unloaded vehicles conducted with reference to Administrative Guide for Assessment of Defective Vehicles to cover items of roadworthiness |
Communication methods may include: | signage line of sight signals verbal radio telecommunications |
Relevant personnel may include: | senior officers authorised officers/other accredited officers/inspectors relevant compliance managers other operational personnel vehicle driver responsible driver responsible operator |
Safety and protective equipment may include: | high visibility clothing gloves sunscreen sunglasses safety glasses safety headwear approved footwear portable radios, if applicable hand-held lamps or torches safety devices hearing protection |
Contingency management processes may include: | verbal tactics to diffuse a situation use of defensive tactics strategic withdrawal seeking assistance calling police |
Action may include: | immediate rectification of minor problems caution/warning infringement notices/sanctions/penalties improvement notices defect notices supervisory orders offence reports prohibition notices issuing directions (ie returning to statutory limits) |
Records and documentation may be: | defect notice books inspection reports departmental requirements repair order books transport instructions incident reports safeworking forms or instructions mechanical condition advice forms National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme (NHVAS) interception books penalty infringement and notices traffic infringement notices transport journey documentation formal cautions |
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This unit contains employability skills.
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