This unit applies to individuals in road transport regulatory roles who have the technical expertise to interpret detailed vehicle inspection data and form and provide an opinion based on the analysis of that data. Opinions and advice may be sought by and provided to the police, other agencies, coroners or the courts
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ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Obtain and interpret detailed inspection data | 1.1 Inspection data and other relevant information is gathered, recorded and confirmed as valid and authentic. 1.2 Information is analysed and interpreted to assist in the identification of issue/s. 1.3 Information is handled in accordance with |
2 Undertake technical research | 2.1 Standards and specifications related to the issues are identified and accessed. 2.2 Research is undertaken on all the information gathered during detailed vehicle inspections. 2.3 Advice is sought to clarify any unclear findings in accordance with organisational policy and procedures. 2.4 Research findings are reported and presented in language, style and format to suit the intended audience. 2.5 Supporting information and explanations are provided as required by the requesting party. |
3 Form and provide opinions | 3.1 Options related to the provision of advice are identified and evaluated. 3.2 An opinion is formed that is logical, reasoned and defensible, and documented in accordance with legislation, policy and procedures. 3.3 When required, opinions are offered on actions to be taken in response. 3.4 A comprehensive report supporting opinions reached, is provided to meet requesting agency requirements. |
This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Skill requirements communication skills to: gather and present information relate to persons from diverse backgrounds tailor information to suit the needs of diverse audiences planning and organising skills to: research, interpret and analyse information and data literacy and numeracy skills to: read complex legislation write reports of varying complexity depending on the intended audience self-management skills to: form and provide expert opinions apply public sector legislation including occupational health and safety and environmental procedures in the context of providing vehicle technical advice technical skills to: assess vehicle standards use diagnostic techniques use personal computer, Internet, word processing and databases for research, analysis and interpretation |
Knowledge requirements specialist technical knowledge of areas addressed State/Territory and Commonwealth legislation and regulations Australian Design Rules (ADRs), Australian Vehicle Standards Rules (AVSR), modification codes, vehicle standards, manufacturers’ standards, related international standards chain of evidence/rules of evidence provisions written off vehicle register (WOVR) occupational health and safety relating to the provision of specialist vehicle technical advice court requirements relating to the provision of vehicle technical advice |
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 providing vehicle technical advice. This will include evidence of: providing vehicle technical advice relating to three actual or simulated situations on separate occasions or for three different vehicle situations/contexts. technical research directly related to the vehicle technical advice required adhering to related legal, ethical and organisational requirements forming opinions that are supported with detailed inspection data and research findings |
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 providing vehicle technical advice, 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 technology for technical research and analysis |
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. | |
Other relevant information may include: | motor vehicle documentation vehicle identity guidelines used to determine correct vehicle dimensions or configuration |
Legal and ethical requirements may include: | codes of practice chain of evidence/rules of evidence provisions court requirements chain of responsibility legislation provisions |
Standards and specifications may include: | Australian Design Rules (ADRs) Australian Vehicle Standards Rules (AVSR) modification codes vehicle standards manufacturers’ standards environmental standards e.g. vehicle emissions |
Requesting party may be: | coroner courts police other government agencies a member of the general public |
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This unit contains employability skills.
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