Operate within the regulatory framework for road transport compliance

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver PSPTRP008, 'Operate within the regulatory framework for road transport compliance'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Explore the regulatory framework for road transport compliance

1.1 Identify and discuss key provisions of laws governing road transport regulation to ensure a common understanding with other enforcement officers.

1.2 Verify powers of authorised officers to ensure clear understanding and consistent application in the regulatory environment.

1.3 Exchange information with other road transport regulatory staff to ensure consistency within and across regulators.

1.4 Identify the purpose of enforcement activities.

1.5 Establish punitive and other measures available to authorised officers and determine the circumstances relating to their use.

1.6 Research the role and purpose of vehicle accreditation schemes, identify key commonalities and differences and determine their impact on the regulatory role.

2. Develop and maintain up-to-date knowledge of the road transport industry

2.1 Research and update information on the road transport industry, its operators and major stakeholders to remain current with industry issues affecting regulatory officer roles and responsibilities.

2.2 Identify parties in the transport chain and clarify their roles and responsibilities.

2.3 Monitor logistics trends and major changes in road transport operations and technology and discuss and confirm any regulatory implications.

2.4 Monitor changes in road transport regulatory arrangements and access available information, awareness sessions and training to maintain knowledge and skill base.

3. Work with other stakeholder agencies

3.1 Identify other agencies with overlapping responsibilities for road transport compliance and enforcement and establish and maintain relationships.

3.2 Develop strategies to share information with stakeholder agencies in accordance with level of authority, to reduce the incidence and extent of non-compliance in the industry.

3.3 Provide and receive assistance, information and referrals to and from other agencies in accordance with their regulatory powers and sphere of operation.

3.4 Develop and maintain effective partnerships and intelligence networks.

4. Establish and maintain industry relationships

4.1 Identify road transport industry organisations and establish and maintain formal and informal lines of communications.

4.2 Gain and maintain trust and confidence through high standards of ethical practice.

4.3 Provide information and assistance to the road transport industry and other key stakeholders to promote understanding of legislation, compliance standards, accreditation and access requirements.

4.4 Represent and promote interests and requirements of the regulator using strategies tailored to the particular industry organisation.

4.5 Seek and use feedback to improve services and regulatory outcomes.


Qualifications and Skillsets

PSPTRP008 appears in the following qualifications:

  • PSP40716 - Certificate IV in Heavy Vehicle Road Compliance