TLILIC2015B
Licence to drive a medium rigid vehicle

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.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.

Application

This unit applies to driving that is carried out in compliance with the licence requirements and regulations of the relevant state/territory driver licensing authority pertaining to 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 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 compliance with other eligibility requirements before undertaking training and/or assessment.


Prerequisites

Not applicable.


Elements and Performance Criteria

1

Drive a medium rigid vehicle

1.1

Medium rigid vehicle is started, steered, manoeuvred, positioned and stopped according to 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 upon to enable safe operation and ensure no injury to people or damage to property, equipment, loads and facilities

2.2

Interaction with other road users is conducted courteously according to 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

Required Skills

This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

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

Required skills:

Anticipate and monitor and traffic hazards and take appropriate action

Apply precautions and required action to eliminate, minimise or control hazards that may exist when driving a medium rigid vehicle

Carry out pre-operational vehicle checks

Communicate effectively with others when driving a medium rigid vehicle

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to driving a medium rigid vehicle

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include:

applying relevant procedures that reflect legislative requirements

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Resources for assessment include access to:

range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment

appropriate range of relevant on-road operational situations or in the workplace

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment

applicable documentation such as workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.

Method 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 according to licensing authority requirements.

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


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Medium rigid vehicle includes:

Two axle rigid truck, not being a prime mover, above 8 tonnes GVM

Two axle bus above 8 tonnes GVM

Vehicle handling procedures may include:

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

Driving hazards may include:

Animals and objects on road

Faulty:

brakes

steering mechanism on vehicle

Fire in vehicle

Flooded sections of road

Foggy conditions

Leaking fuel

Oil on road

Parked vehicles on road

Pedestrians crossing road

Wet and iced roads

Windy sections of road

Traffic and road conditions may include:

Negotiating a range of more complex traffic infrastructure (such as roundabouts, traffic lights, stalemate intersections, railwaylevel crossings)

On open or private roads including roads with moderate inclines and declines

Operations conducted during the day or night

Typical weather conditions

While at a depot, base or warehouse

While at a client workplace or work site

Pre-operational inspections and equipment checks may include:

Checking and topping up fluid levels

Checking:

brakes

operation of vehicle lights and indicators

tyre pressures

Visually checking vehicle


Sectors

Not applicable.


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.


Licensing Information

Not applicable.