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Evidence Guide: TLIC2049A - Operate heavy vehicle on unsealed roads

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TLIC2049A - Operate heavy vehicle on unsealed roads

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

Anticipate and make the transfer from sealed to unsealed road surfaces

  1. Unsealed road surfaces are identified by sight
  2. Adjustments are made to driving techniques before unsealed surface is encountered
  3. Vehicle speed and line are adjusted for smooth transition from sealed to unsealed
  4. Control of vehicle is maintained throughout transition
  5. Appropriate signage, lights and the like are checked for operational effectiveness on exiting sealed surfaces
  6. Whilst entering unsealed surfaces the heavy vehicle is managed and operated to ensure effective control of the vehicle
Unsealed road surfaces are identified by sight

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Adjustments are made to driving techniques before unsealed surface is encountered

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Vehicle speed and line are adjusted for smooth transition from sealed to unsealed

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Control of vehicle is maintained throughout transition

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Appropriate signage, lights and the like are checked for operational effectiveness on exiting sealed surfaces

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Whilst entering unsealed surfaces the heavy vehicle is managed and operated to ensure effective control of the vehicle

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Operate the heavy vehicle on unsealed surfaces

  1. Engine power is managed to ensure efficiency and performance and to minimise engine and transmission damage when operating on unsealed surfaces
  2. Braking system of the heavy vehicle is managed and operated to ensure effective control of the vehicle whilst operating on unsealed surfaces
  3. Driving hazards on unsealed surfaces are identified and/or anticipated and avoided or controlled through defensive driving techniques
  4. Appropriate procedures are followed in the event of a driving emergency
  5. Heavy vehicle is operated in consideration to the surrounding environmental sensitivity of operating on unsealed roads
Engine power is managed to ensure efficiency and performance and to minimise engine and transmission damage when operating on unsealed surfaces

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Braking system of the heavy vehicle is managed and operated to ensure effective control of the vehicle whilst operating on unsealed surfaces

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Driving hazards on unsealed surfaces are identified and/or anticipated and avoided or controlled through defensive driving techniques

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Appropriate procedures are followed in the event of a driving emergency

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Heavy vehicle is operated in consideration to the surrounding environmental sensitivity of operating on unsealed roads

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Anticipate and make the transfer from unsealed to sealed road surfaces

  1. Sealed road surfaces are identified by sight
  2. Adjustments are made to driving techniques before sealed surface is encountered
  3. Vehicle speed and line are adjusted for smooth transition from unsealed to sealed
  4. Control of vehicle is maintained throughout transition
  5. Appropriate signage, lights and the like are checked for operational effectiveness on exiting unsealed surfaces
  6. Whilst exiting unsealed and sealed surfaces the heavy vehicle is managed and operated to ensure effective control of the vehicle
  7. Heavy vehicle is inspected and cleared of road debris prior to re-entering sealed surfaces
Sealed road surfaces are identified by sight

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Adjustments are made to driving techniques before sealed surface is encountered

Completed
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Vehicle speed and line are adjusted for smooth transition from unsealed to sealed

Completed
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Control of vehicle is maintained throughout transition

Completed
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Appropriate signage, lights and the like are checked for operational effectiveness on exiting unsealed surfaces

Completed
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Whilst exiting unsealed and sealed surfaces the heavy vehicle is managed and operated to ensure effective control of the vehicle

Completed
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Heavy vehicle is inspected and cleared of road debris prior to re-entering sealed surfaces

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Assessed

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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 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 the underpinning knowledge and skills

applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures

using techniques for heavy vehicle operation on unsealed roads

identifying requirements for reconditioning of vehicles

identifying awareness of environmental sensitivities when driving on unsealed roads

identifying techniques for entering and exiting sealed and unsealed road surfaces

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

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

As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate assessments using written/practical/oral assessments

Practical assessment must occur:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

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

Required Skills and Knowledge

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for 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

Relevant road-bridge classification of unsealed roads

Heavy vehicle handling procedures

Workplace driving and operational instructions

Engine power management and safe driving strategies

Efficient driving techniques

Pre-operational checks carried on heavy vehicles and related action

Differences between transmission types

Principles of operation of air brakes and procedures for their use

Driving hazards and related defensive driving techniques

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

Principles of stress management when driving a vehicle

Causes and effects of fatigue on drivers

Factors which increase fatigue-related accidents

Fatigue management strategies including on-road techniques

Lifestyles which promote the effective long-term management of fatigue

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when operating a heavy vehicle

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to the driving of a heavy vehicle on unsealed roads

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to the operation of a heavy vehicle

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when operating heavy vehicle

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

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events when driving a heavy vehicle

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during the driving of a heavy vehicle

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 vehicle, its trailers and its equipment and take appropriate action where required

Service vehicle and its equipment in terms of maintenance schedule and standard operating procedures

Check and replenish fluids and carry out lubrication processes in the course of work activities

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.

For the purposes of this unit heavy vehicle includes:

medium ridged

heavy ridged

heavy combination

multi combination

Unsealed road may include:

an open road

a private road

formed unsealed roads

dirt tracks

remote areas

workplace or worksite

Operation of a heavy vehicle on unsealed roads may be carried out in typical road transport situations, including:

by day or night

in typical weather conditions

on the open road

on a private road

on formed unsealed roads

on dirt tracks

in remote areas

while at a client's workplace or work site

Vehicle handling procedures may include:

starting a vehicle

steering and manoeuvring a vehicle

accelerating and braking

positioning and stopping a vehicle

reversing a vehicle

operating vehicle controls, instruments and indicators

using air brakes

using defensive driving techniques

managing engine performance

Pre-operational checks may include:

visual check of vehicle

checks and top up of fluid levels

checks of tyre pressures

checks of operation of vehicle lights and indicators

checks of brakes

checks of coupling equipment

Hazards could include:

wet and iced roads

animals and objects on road

fire in vehicle

leaking fuel

faulty brakes

parked vehicles on the road

faulty steering mechanism on vehicle

pedestrians crossing the road

flooded sections of road

windy sections of road

foggy conditions

slow moving vehicles

Factors that can cause traffic delays and diversions may include:

traffic accidents

flooded sections of road

road damage

bridge/tunnel damage

road works

building construction

emergency situations such as bushfires, etc.

livestock movement

holiday traffic

road closures for utility works such as electricity, water, sewerage, telecommunications, gas, etc.

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 pre-operational checks of vehicle

emergency procedures

vehicle work diaries or record book (where required)

Applicable regulations, legislation and codes may include:

relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority driving regulations and licence/permit requirements pertaining to operating heavy vehicles on unsealed roads

relevant state/territory road rules

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory fatigue management regulations

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation