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Evidence Guide: RIIVEH302A - Operate multi-combination vehicle

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RIIVEH302A - Operate multi-combination vehicle

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Prepare for operations

  1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity
  2. Obtain, interpret and clarify/confirm work requirements in the form of shift briefings, handover details or work orders before proceeding with operation
  3. Prepare vehicle records and carry out log-on procedures to site requirements
Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity

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Obtain, interpret and clarify/confirm work requirements in the form of shift briefings, handover details or work orders before proceeding with operation

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Prepare vehicle records and carry out log-on procedures to site requirements

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Couple and uncouple trailers

  1. Couple or uncouple and check prime mover and trailer
Couple or uncouple and check prime mover and trailer

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Conduct vehicle checks

  1. Conduct pre-start checks on vehicle, trailers and ancillary equipment
  2. Test vehicle and trailer operations and report faults which affect the safety of the operation
  3. Start engine in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines and start-up procedures, and check systems against operational criteria
Conduct pre-start checks on vehicle, trailers and ancillary equipment

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Test vehicle and trailer operations and report faults which affect the safety of the operation

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Start engine in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines and start-up procedures, and check systems against operational criteria

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Supervise loading and unloading of goods and materials

  1. Identify and take into account load characteristics when determining appropriate loading and unloading procedures
  2. Segregate dangerous or hazardous goods
  3. Ensure that goods/materials are loaded in accordance with relevant mass and loading regulations and workplace procedures
  4. Select and supervise the use of lifting aids and appliances used to aid loading
  5. Conduct unloading activities in a safe and efficient manner taking into account suitable locations, stowage, safe use of equipment and the balance of remaining load
  6. Identify goods requiring special handling and/or documentation and follow appropriate procedures
Identify and take into account load characteristics when determining appropriate loading and unloading procedures

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Segregate dangerous or hazardous goods

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Ensure that goods/materials are loaded in accordance with relevant mass and loading regulations and workplace procedures

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Select and supervise the use of lifting aids and appliances used to aid loading

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Conduct unloading activities in a safe and efficient manner taking into account suitable locations, stowage, safe use of equipment and the balance of remaining load

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Identify goods requiring special handling and/or documentation and follow appropriate procedures

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Steer, manoeuvre and position vehicle

  1. Steer, manoeuvre and position vehicle in accordance with traffic regulations and site rules
  2. Ensure vehicle movements are within limits of vehicle and road dimensions and in line with manufacturer's specifications
  3. Confine centrifugal forces to load configuration and driving environment
  4. Perform smooth and controlled movements
  5. Avoid contact with obstacles
  6. Carry out movements ensuring no injury to personnel or damage to property, equipment or facilities, and load
  7. Utilise available road area to increase radius of turn and swept path
Steer, manoeuvre and position vehicle in accordance with traffic regulations and site rules

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Ensure vehicle movements are within limits of vehicle and road dimensions and in line with manufacturer's specifications

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Confine centrifugal forces to load configuration and driving environment

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Perform smooth and controlled movements

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Avoid contact with obstacles

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Carry out movements ensuring no injury to personnel or damage to property, equipment or facilities, and load

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Utilise available road area to increase radius of turn and swept path

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Manage engine power

  1. Manage engine power to ensure efficiency of vehicle movement and to minimise damage to the engine and drive line
  2. Operate vehicle within manufacturer's specified torque range and temperature
  3. Coordinate engine power with gear selection to maintain torque range
  4. Effect smooth transition in gear changes necessary to maintain engine power and torque range
Manage engine power to ensure efficiency of vehicle movement and to minimise damage to the engine and drive line

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Operate vehicle within manufacturer's specified torque range and temperature

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Coordinate engine power with gear selection to maintain torque range

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Effect smooth transition in gear changes necessary to maintain engine power and torque range

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Monitor and anticipate traffic and road conditions

  1. Constantly monitor and anticipate traffic and road condition to allow a safe operation and ensure no injury to people or damage to property, equipment, loads and facilities
  2. Achieve vehicle speed and safety using the accelerator, gears, brakes and speed retarding devices
  3. Anticipate traffic flows to ensure the most efficient route of travel is taken to destinations without backtracking
  4. Take account of road and traffic conditions, road standards, distance and load
Constantly monitor and anticipate traffic and road condition to allow a safe operation and ensure no injury to people or damage to property, equipment, loads and facilities

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Achieve vehicle speed and safety using the accelerator, gears, brakes and speed retarding devices

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Anticipate traffic flows to ensure the most efficient route of travel is taken to destinations without backtracking

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Take account of road and traffic conditions, road standards, distance and load

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Monitor vehicle efficiency

  1. Constantly monitor the vehicle's performance to ensure maximum efficiency of operation and fuel consumption
  2. Take account of warning devices that indicate engine or vehicle performance is hindered
  3. Constantly monitor vehicle for any engine malfunctions or factors which may affect vehicle performance
  4. Report any faults or damage to vehicle to the appropriate authority
Constantly monitor the vehicle's performance to ensure maximum efficiency of operation and fuel consumption

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Take account of warning devices that indicate engine or vehicle performance is hindered

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Constantly monitor vehicle for any engine malfunctions or factors which may affect vehicle performance

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Report any faults or damage to vehicle to the appropriate authority

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Park and secure the vehicle

  1. Bring vehicle to a halt through the use of brakes using straight line braking techniques
  2. Park and lock/secure vehicle in accordance with manufacturer's specifications, site procedures and legal requirements
  3. Park vehicle in an area that is safe and legal in line with traffic regulations
Bring vehicle to a halt through the use of brakes using straight line braking techniques

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Park and lock/secure vehicle in accordance with manufacturer's specifications, site procedures and legal requirements

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Park vehicle in an area that is safe and legal in line with traffic regulations

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Carry out post-operational activities

  1. Carry out engine shutdown
  2. Complete post-operational checks in accordance with approved procedures and faults
  3. Maintain/update vehicle records and process
Carry out engine shutdown

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Complete post-operational checks in accordance with approved procedures and faults

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Maintain/update vehicle records and process

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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

Overview of assessment

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 worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:

knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for operating a multi-combination vehicle

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient operation of multi-combination vehicles

working with others to undertake and complete the operation of multi-combination vehicles that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of the operation of multi-combination vehicles that safely, effectively and efficiently meet the required outcomes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment should sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:

written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

implementation of appropriate requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistent achievement of required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete the operation of multi-combination vehicles

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes the ability to carry out the following, as required to operate a multi-combination vehicle:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for operating a multi-combination vehicle

apply relevant occupational health and safety requirements

operate within relevant statutory requirements

access, read and interpret technical information, including manufacturer's manuals related to multi-combination vehicles/trailers, and their operations

operate vehicles within specifications and limitations

identify and report faults in vehicles and ancillary equipment

change wheels

complete appropriate vehicle records and documentation

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following as required to operate a multi-combination vehicle:

site requirements related to multi-combination vehicle operations

occupational health and safety requirements related to multi-combination vehicle operations

methods of securing loads

procedures for loading and unloading goods/materials

risks and precautions when loading and unloading goods/materials

vehicle road codes and regulations

site transport operations

operations, characteristics and limitations of multi-combination vehicles, trailers and ancillary equipment

operator level mechanical principles

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. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Compliance documentation may include:

legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

traffic regulations

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

safety information and procedures including:

vehicle height

condition of brakes and braking system (air pressure)

load characteristics

vehicle speed

prime mover/trailer load weight ratio

use of authorised cargo restraining equipment

fluid levels

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Vehicle records may include:

manual or electronic data collection systems

log-on/off, activity recording

trip records

refuelling information

Coupling or uncoupling procedures may include:

selection of an appropriately firm and level parking area

applying parking brakes

ensuring turn-table jaw release is locked/unlocked

turn-table lock and trailer wheel chocks

compatibility of turn-table and trailer ring pin

alignment of prime-mover, turn-table and trailer skid-pad

connecting brake service, emergency lines, auxiliary air and electrical lines

inspecting and testing of air brakes, trailer brakes, lock status of turn-table jaw release

securing and testing trailer landing legs

Pre-start checks may include:

fluid levels, including fuel, engine oil, brake fluids, coolant, clutch/transmission fluid and windscreen washer fluid

windows and mirrors for clear visibility

tyres and wheels (air pressure, tyre damage, illegal tread depth and condition, abnormal wear pattern and tyre compatibility)

fan belts

seat belts

door hatches and latches

battery and connections

visible and current registration and licences

spare wheel

wheel nuts

wheel chocks and wedges

rear guards

warning horn

trailer king pin

ancillary drive belt(s)

turn-table

pneumatic system including draining as required

skid plate block

Start-up procedures may include:

lights (headlights, clearance lights, indicators, hazard lights, reversing lights)

brakes

heating and ventilation

instruments and gauges

windscreen washers and wipers

pneumatic system including hydraulic hoses and hose connections

Load characteristics may include:

bulk materials

plant and equipment

irregularly shaped

packaged or unpackaged

labelled or unlabelled

palleted or unpalleted

Engine power may include:

selecting gear ratio to achieve smooth take-off

changing gears to maintain specified torque range at all speeds

utilising engine retarder

Road and traffic conditions may include:

effects of weather conditions on road

road surface

road gradient

degree of visibility

speed limits

approved routes

legal parking areas

parking distances

traffic pattern and density

Warning devices may include:

audible reversing buzzer

warning lights

speedometer

tachometer

oil pressure

air pressure

temperature gauges/warning lights

brake warning light

fuel quantity

electrical charging

ancillary systems indicators, e.g. high beam, turn signals, parking brake

Engine malfunctions may include:

overheating:

coolant

exhaust

drive-line

low oil temperature

electrical discharge/overcharge

low air pressure

ancillary systems

abnormal emissions

Faults that may affect the safety and efficiency of the operation may include:

excessive wear on king pins

loose/leaking air brake and hose fitting

excessive wear in suspension system