The application of this unit in the workplace includes receiving instructions to undertake road convoy movement, planning all aspects of the movement, and coordinating the movement of vehicles and personnel in accordance with the plan and the requirements of the operating environment.

This person will bring management skills and leadership to perform the scope of this unit of competency. Road convoy movement may be conducted across any terrain comprised of vehicles integral to logistics capabilities from different disciplines including road transport, supply, maintenance, catering or health. All activities are carried out in accordance with relevant organisational policy and procedures.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Plan convoy movement

1.1 Instructions to undertake movement by road convoy are received and interpreted

1.2 Route reconnaissance is conducted to inform the planning

1.3 Replenishment and staging requirements are identified

1.4 Logistic information systems are utilised to monitor and coordinate operation and to inform the decision making process

1.5 Operational or organisational constraints are recognised and tasks are planned to align with these constraints

1.6 Plan for the road convoy movement is developed and distributed

1.7 Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation in accordance with standard procedures

2Lead the movement of a convoy

2.1 Deployment instructions are prepared and issued to personnel to inform them of the method and sequence of the road convoy

2.2 Vehicle discipline is enforced to ensure all vehicle speed, movement and behaviour is in accordance with the convoy plan and organisational policy and procedure

2.3 Halts are coordinated during the road movement in accordance with the convoy plan and organisational policy and procedure

2.4 Replenishment and staging is undertaken in accordance with the convoy plan

2.5 Convoy protection, when needed, is ensured during the operation

2.6 Fatigue management strategies are applied to ensure vehicles are operated by rested and alert drivers

2.7 Liaison with agencies involved in the operation is carried out to ensure the most effective coordination of effort

2.8 Management and stakeholders are advised when significant issues or developments arise that may adversely impact on the operation

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Fuel usage and vehicle distance planning

Specialist knowledge of the organisation, function and logistic support capabilities

Organisational policy and procedure pertaining to road transport and convoy operations

Regulatory and standards requirements pertaining to road transport

Road traffic rules

Vehicle and transport equipment capabilities and limitations

Environment considerations in planning transport

Organisational writing conventions

Planning process as it aplies to plan and conduct road convoy

Fatigue management strategies to plan and conduct road convoy

General knowledge of dangerous cargo

Required skills:

Interpret instructions and apply to actions and tasks

Draft and release complex forms of written communication

Use problem-solving skills to apply a broad range of problem-solving strategies

Analyse the complexities of a task such as limitations, freedoms, vulnerabilities, time limitations

Apply a planning process to produce suitable road movement plans

Use numeracy skills to accurately analyse and validate information

Use organisational skills to manage own planning tasks in concert with organisational requirements

Interpret policies and procedures

Navigate a vehicle

Supervise a team

Use appropriate information technology and software

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency should be demonstrated on at least one occasion covering the scope of the unit of competence

Resources for assessment include:

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

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and

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

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests

Practical assessment must occur:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

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

Route reconnaissance may be conducted by:

inspection by surface transport

inspection by air recon over an area

using maps, charts, aerial photographs

by using local knowledge

Vehicle discipline may include:

vehicle movement

use of light

noise

speed

use of controls

distance between vehicles

modes of communication

This unit contains employability skills.