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

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

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

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 at the registered training organisation, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

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

Duty of care requirements in a breakdown and/or emergency situation

Types of breakdowns and emergencies that can occur when driving a vehicle and appropriate action that can be taken in each case

Types of emergency equipment, their purpose, and the procedures for their use

Procedures to be followed in the event of a breakdown and/or emergency

Risks and hazards that can exist in breakdown/emergency situations and related precautions to control the risks

Characteristics of various dangerous goods/explosives/hazardous substances and their implications in breakdown/emergency situations

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when coordinating a response to a breakdown or emergency

Read and comprehend simple statements in English

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to the coordination of a response to a breakdown or emergency

Identify containers and goods coding, IMDG markings and where applicable emergency information panels

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to the coordination of a response to a breakdown or emergency

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when coordinating a response to a breakdown or emergency

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

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems that may arise when coordinating a response to a breakdown or emergency in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unanticipated events that may occur when coordinating a response to a breakdown or emergency

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

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

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

Control traffic at the site of a breakdown or emergency

Identify and correctly use emergency equipment at the site of a breakdown or emergency

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

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

Type of vehicle may include:

any commercial transport vehicle

Breakdowns and emergencies may occur in a range of road transport situations, including:

operations conducted at day or night

typical weather conditions

on the open road

on a private road

while at a depot, base or warehouse

while at a client's workplace or work site

Type of breakdowns/emergencies may include

collision

spillage of fuel or dangerous load

tyre blow-outs

fire or explosion

engine failure

broken axle

bogged vehicle

load shifts

electrical failure,

breakdown

overturned vehicle

accident involving another vehicle

Emergency equipment may include:

first aid kit

fire extinguishers

warning signs and indicators

mobile phone or radio

Depending on the type and extent of the breakdown/emergency, the action to be taken to coordinate a breakdown/emergency may include:

identifying and following established breakdown/emergency procedures

evaluating the cause and effects of the breakdown/emergency

coordinating emergency procedures and rendering assistance and first aid if required

contacting and cooperating with relevant emergency authorities as required

controlling traffic at the site of a breakdown or emergency

taking appropriate action to secure the breakdown/emergency situation

obtaining and recording information about the incident

reporting on breakdown/emergency situation in accordance with regulatory and workplace requirements

Consultative processes may include:

workplace personnel and management

designated breakdown/emergency officers

emergency services personnel including ambulance, police, fire services, etc.

union representatives

industrial relations and OH&S specialists

other professional or technical staff

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

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

Information documents may include:

workplace instructions and procedures concerning breakdowns and emergencies

state/territory licence and permit requirements as they relate to breakdowns/emergencies

state/territory road rules

vehicle manufacturers instructions, specifications and recommended procedures

goods/materials identification numbers and codes, including IMDG markings and HAZCHEM signs

manifests, bar codes, goods and container identification

relevant codes of practice, including the Australian Dangerous Goods Code, the Australian Explosives Code, the Code of Practice for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Substances

workplace procedures and policies for the handling of dangerous goods, explosives and radioactive and other hazardous substances

vehicle log book or record book (where required)

relevant standards and certification requirements

quality assurance procedures

Applicable procedures and codes may include:

relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority driving regulations and licence/permit requirements pertaining to class of vehicle involved

relevant state/territory road rules

relevant state/territory permit regulations and requirements

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

Australian Dangerous Goods Code

Australian Explosives Code

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

Code of Practice for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Substances

state/territory legislation covering the safe handling of infectious substances