Assessor Resource

TLIX5039A
Plan and conduct road convoy

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


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.

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to plan and coordinate road convoy movement. There are no specific licensing or certification requirements applicable to this unit.

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Prerequisites

Not Applicable

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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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

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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 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

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Instructions to undertake movement by road convoy are received and interpreted 
Route reconnaissance is conducted to inform the planning 
Replenishment and staging requirements are identified 
Logistic information systems are utilised to monitor and coordinate operation and to inform the decision making process 
Operational or organisational constraints are recognised and tasks are planned to align with these constraints 
Plan for the road convoy movement is developed and distributed 
Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation in accordance with standard procedures 
Deployment instructions are prepared and issued to personnel to inform them of the method and sequence of the road convoy 
Vehicle discipline is enforced to ensure all vehicle speed, movement and behaviour is in accordance with the convoy plan and organisational policy and procedure 
Halts are coordinated during the road movement in accordance with the convoy plan and organisational policy and procedure 
Replenishment and staging is undertaken in accordance with the convoy plan 
Convoy protection, when needed, is ensured during the operation 
Fatigue management strategies are applied to ensure vehicles are operated by rested and alert drivers 
Liaison with agencies involved in the operation is carried out to ensure the most effective coordination of effort 
Management and stakeholders are advised when significant issues or developments arise that may adversely impact on the operation 

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