TLILIC2015
Licence to drive a medium rigid vehicle


Application

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to obtain a licence to drive a medium rigid vehicle. It includes systematically and efficiently controlling all vehicle functions, monitoring traffic and road conditions, managing vehicle condition and performance, and effectively managing hazardous situations.

Types of medium rigid vehicles include:

two axle rigid trucks, not being a prime mover, above 8 tonnes GVM or

a two axle bus above 8 tonnes GVM.

Assessment of this unit will be undertaken within a licensing examination conducted by, or under the authority of, the relevant state/territory driver licensing authority.

This unit applies to driving that is carried out in accordance with relevant state/territory driver licensing authority licence requirements and regulations for medium rigid vehicles.

Driving is performed with limited or minimum supervision, and with limited accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes.

Driving involves the application of routine vehicle driving principles and procedures to maintain safety and to operate a medium rigid vehicle across a variety of driving contexts.

The primary legislative requirements applicable to this unit of competency are state/territory legislation in relation to road use and driver licensing.

This unit addresses the knowledge and skills necessary for the granting of a Medium Rigid Driver Licence.

Being awarded this unit of competency is a necessary requirement to obtain a Medium Rigid Driver Licence but is only one of several criteria. Prospective licence applicants should check with the state/territory driver licensing authority for other criteria (such as licence tenure and medical fitness) to confirm other eligibility requirements before undertaking training and/or assessment.


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Drive a medium rigid vehicle

1.1

Medium rigid vehicle is started, steered, manoeuvred, positioned and stopped in accordance with traffic regulations, manufacturer instructions and relevant vehicle handling procedures

1.2

Engine power is managed to ensure efficiency and performance, and to minimise engine and transmission damage

1.3

Braking system of medium rigid vehicle is managed and operated efficiently to ensure effective control of vehicle under all conditions

1.4

Driving hazards are identified and/or anticipated and avoided or controlled through defensive driving

1.5

Medium rigid vehicle is driven in reverse, maintaining visibility and achieving accurate positioning

1.6

Medium rigid vehicle is parked, shutdown and safely secured according to traffic regulations

1.7

Load is safely and effectively restrained

2

Monitor traffic and road conditions

2.1

Traffic and road conditions are constantly monitored and acted on to enable safe operation and to ensure no injury to people or damage to property, equipment, loads and facilities

2.2

Interaction with other road users is conducted courteously in accordance with road rules to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow

3

Monitor and maintain vehicle performance

3.1

Vehicle performance is maintained through pre-operational inspections and vehicle checks

3.2

Appropriate signage, lights and equipment are checked for operational effectiveness and for conformity to prescribed traffic regulations

Evidence of Performance

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

anticipating and monitoring traffic hazards and taking appropriate action

applying precautions and required action to eliminate, minimise or control identified hazards

applying relevant procedures that reflect legislative requirements

carrying out pre-operational vehicle checks including:

checking and topping up fluid levels

checking:

brakes

operation of vehicle lights and indicators

tyre pressures

visually checking vehicle

communicating effectively with others

handling vehicle including:

accelerating and braking

managing engine performance

operating vehicle controls, instruments and indicators

positioning and stopping a vehicle

reversing a vehicle

starting a vehicle

steering and manoeuvring a vehicle

using defensive driving techniques

negotiating a range of complex traffic infrastructure (such as roundabouts, traffic lights, stalemate intersections, railway level crossings)

reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures, information and signs.


Evidence of Knowledge

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

driving hazards and related defensive driving techniques

efficient driving techniques

engine power management and safe driving strategies

medium rigid vehicle controls, instruments and indicators, and their use

medium rigid vehicle handling procedures

pre-operational checks carried out on vehicle and related action

relevant state/territory driver licensing authority road rules, regulations, permit and licence requirements.


Assessment Conditions

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Practical driving aspects must be assessed in a vehicle typical of the class as approved by the state/territory driver licensing authority. The use of simulators for driver testing is not permitted.

The assessor must use the mandatory assessment tool provided by the state/territory driver licensing authority to conduct the assessment for this unit, in accordance with licensing authority requirements.

The state/territory driver licensing authority may prescribe approved routes, which must be used for the final assessment.

Assessment must occur in the following traffic and road conditions:

on open and/or private roads with moderate inclines and declines

typical weather conditions.

and may also include traffic and road conditions at a depot, base or warehouse.

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

appropriate range of relevant on-road operational or workplace situations

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

relevant materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry.


Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.


Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.


Sectors

Not applicable.


Competency Field

LIC – Licensing