PSPTRP009
Provide vehicle technical advice


Application

This unit describes the skills required to provide vehicle technical advice in response to enquiries from police, other agencies and the general public or for court proceedings or coronial enquiries. It includes interpreting detailed vehicle inspection data and forming and providing 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.

This unit applies to those working in road transport regulatory roles who have technical expertise.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.

Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously, consulting others as required, performing complex tasks in a range of contexts.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Obtain and interpret detailed inspection data

1.1 Gather, and record inspection data and other relevant information and confirm as valid and authentic.

1.2 Analyse and interpret information to assist in the identification of issue/s.

1.3 Handle information legally and ethically.

2. Undertake technical research

2.1 Identify and access standards and specifications related to the issues.

2.2 Undertake research on all the information gathered during detailed vehicle inspections.

2.3 Seek advice to clarify any unclear findings.

2.4 Report and present research findings in language, style and format to suit the intended audience.

2.5 Provide supporting information and explanations as required by the requesting party.

3. Form and provide opinions

3.1 Identify and evaluate options related to the provision of advice.

3.2 Form and document an opinion that is logical, reasoned and defensible.

3.3 Offer opinions on actions to be taken in response when required.

3.4 Provide a comprehensive report supporting opinions reached, to meet requesting agency requirements.

Evidence of Performance

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

gathering and presenting information

tailoring information to suit the needs of diverse audiences

researching, interpreting and analysing information and data

reading and understanding complex legislation

writing reports of varying complexity depending on the intended audience

forming and providing expert opinions

applying public sector legislation including work health and safety and environmental procedures in the context of providing vehicle technical advice

assessing vehicle standards

using diagnostic techniques

using personal computer, internet, word processing and databases for research, analysis and interpretation

providing vehicle technical advice relating to three actual or simulated situations on separate occasions or for three different vehicle situations

undertake technical research directly related to the vehicle technical advice required

forming opinions that are supported with detailed inspection data and research findings


Evidence of Knowledge

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

specialist technical knowledge of areas addressed

state and 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)

work health and safety relating to the provision of specialist vehicle technical advice

court requirements relating to the provision of vehicle technical advice


Assessment Conditions

This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.


Foundation Skills

Foundation skills are embedded within the elements and performance criteria of this unit.


Competency Field

Transport