Google Links

Follow the links below to find material targeted to the unit's elements, performance criteria, required skills and knowledge

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for heavy combination vehicle operations
   • Access, interpret and apply vehicle haulage documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret and clarify/confirm work requirements, such as shift briefings/handover details/work orders before proceeding
   • Access, interpret and apply available information about site conditions required to complete the allocated work in accordance with site procedures
   • Prepare vehicle records and carry out log-on procedures
2. Operate articulated vehicle
   • Resolve coordination activities with others prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity
   • Carry out pre-start, start-up, park-up and shutdown procedures
   • Attach ancillary attachments to the articulated vehicle
   • Operate articulated vehicle with and without ancillary attachments
   • Manage engine power, ensure efficiency of vehicle movement, minimise strain to the engine and drive line
   • Recognise and respond to hazardous and emergency situations
   • Complete work activity within the operating capacity of the articulated vehicle
3. Couple and uncouple trailers
   • Carry out coupling and uncoupling trailer
   • Check prime mover and trailer
4. Carry out operator maintenance
   • Carry out equipment inspections and fault finding
   • Carry out routine operational servicing, lubrication and housekeeping tasks
   • Carry out minor maintenance
   • Provide operator support during preparation for, and conduct of, major maintenance tasks
   • Process written records and reports

Performance Evidence

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:

locates and applies relevant documentation, policies and procedures

works effectively with others to undertake and complete effective driving of heavy combination vehicle to meet all required outcomes including:

preparing for and organising work activities to meet all task requirements

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

using a range of communication techniques and aids to advise others of work activity and exclusion zones

demonstrates completion of the driving of heavy combination vehicle that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

carrying out log-on, pre-start, start-up, park-up and shutdown procedures

attaching ancillary equipment

operating, steering, manoeuvring and positioning articulated vehicle with and without attachments

managing engine power and efficiency

coupling and uncoupling trailer

carrying out inspections and identify faults

conducting operational maintenance including servicing, lubrication and cleaning

processing written records and reports

---

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when driving a heavy combination vehicle:

planning and organisation of haulage operations

problem solving skills for haulage operations issues

location of equipment relative to working environment

handover procedures

start up and shutdown procedures

relevant statutory requirements

technical information, including manufacturer’s manuals related to heavy combination vehicles/trailers, and their operations

operation of vehicles within specifications and limitations

---