Operation of a vehicle in an environmental sustainable manner is performed with limited or minimum supervision, with accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Operate a vehicle in a environmentally sustainable manner

1.1 Environmental regulations as they relate to operating vehicles in a sustainable environment are complied with

1.2 Work place environmentally sustainable practices are identified for operating vehicles

1.3 Vehicle is operated in consideration of environmental factors

1.4 Maintenance efficiencies are identified to ensure vehicle is operating at optimum levels

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills required at the completion of this unit

Required knowledge:

Relevant road rules, regulations, permit and licence requirements of the relevant state/territory road traffic authority

Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations relating to operating a vehicle in an environmentally sustainable manner

Workplace driving and operational instructions

Efficient driving techniques and environmental driving considerations, including factors than can affect the environment if not operating a vehicle in an environmentally sustainable manner

Factors which may cause traffic delays and diversions and related action that can be taken by a driver

Consideration of trip preparation when operating a vehicle in an environmentally sustainable manner

Work place documentation

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to the operation of a vehicle in an environmentally sustainable manner

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to the operation of a vehicle in an environmentally sustainable manner

Work collaboratively with others when operating a vehicle in an environmentally sustainable manner

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace and customer sites, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events when operating a vehicle in an environmentally sustainable manner

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist

Monitor and anticipate traffic hazards and take appropriate action

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

Apply fatigue management knowledge and techniques

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment

Operate and adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards

Monitor performance of a vehicle, its trailers and its equipment and take appropriate action where 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 competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of:

applying techniques for operating a vehicle in a environmentally sustainable manner

demonstrating an understanding of relevant legislation and workplace procedures for operating vehicle in an environmentally sustainable manner

demonstrating an understanding of the factors that can affect the environment if not operating a vehicle in an environmentally sustainable manner

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Access is required to:

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment to meet the performance criteria, and

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

Method of assessment

Practical assessment must occur:

in three different aspects of the job function as it would apply in the workplace

A simulator is not suitable for final assessment of this unit of competency

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

Environmentally sustainable driving may include:

observance of speed limits

transmission control

use of auxiliary braking systems

tyre pressures

vehicle maintenance

following distance from the vehicle in front

Vehicles include:

the full range of heavy vehicles

commercial vehicles

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

Documentation/records may include:

state/territory heavy vehicle driving licence/permit requirements

state/territory road rules

workplace driving instructions and procedures

vehicle manufacturers instructions, specifications and recommended driving procedures including preoperational checks of vehicle

vehicle work diaries or record book

Applicable procedures and codes may include:

relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority driving regulations and licence/permit requirements relevant state/territory road rules

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory fatigue management regulations

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

This unit contains employability skills.