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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. |
Work may be carried out in typical road transport situations, including: | operations conducted day or nighttypical weather conditionson the open roadon a private roadwhile at a depot or basewhile at a customer's workplace or premises |
Customers may be: | internal or external |
Motorcycle handling procedures may include: | starting a motorcyclesteering and manoeuvring a motorcycleaccelerating and brakingstopping and parkingusing defensive riding techniques |
Pre-operational checks may include: | visual check of motorcycle for operational capabilitychecking and topping up fluid levelschecks of tyre pressureschecks of operation of lightschecks of gearing, steering and brakescheck of seat adjustment |
Minor routine repairs may include: | replacement of blown globes in motorcycle lightschanging of tyresrepair of tyre punctures |
Hazards may include: | vehicular traffic and pedestriansuneven ground, steps, road surfacesdust and vapourshazardous or dangerous materialshumidity, air temperature and radiant heatlight including UVnoisewet and iced roadsoil on roadanimals and objects on road |
Personal protective equipment may include: | helmetsunglassessun cream |
Hazardous or dangerous goods may include: | medical samples or suppliesexplosivesacids, alkalines or solvents |
Consultative processes may involve: | customersother employees and supervisorsmanagementunion representativesindustrial relations, Occupational Health and Safety specialistsother professional or technical stafflocal government authorities |
Factors that can cause traffic delays and diversions may include: | traffic accidentsflooded sections of roadroad damagebridge/tunnel damageroad worksbuilding constructionroad closures for special events such as marches, sporting events, etc.holiday trafficroad 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 proceduresenterprise proceduresorganisational proceduresestablished procedures |
Information and documentation may include: | state/territory licence requirements relevant to courier motorcyclistsstate/territory road rulesworkplace instructions and procedures for courier motorcyclists including emergency proceduresmotorcycle manufacturers instructions, specifications and recommended riding and servicing procedures including preoperational checks of motorcycleoperations manuals including quality assurance proceduresinduction documentationcompetency standards and training materialsHAZCHEM codes and dangerous/hazardous goods codes and proceduressupplier and/or client instructionsmaterial safety data sheetscommunications technology equipment, oral, aural or signed communicationsconditions of service, legislation and industrial agreementsOH&S procedures |
Applicable procedures and codes may include: | relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority regulations and licence requirements pertaining to the courier motorcyclistsrelevant state/territory road rulesrelevant state/territory OH&S legislationrelevant state/territory fatigue management regulationsrelevant state/territory environmental protection legislationapplicable dangerous/hazardous goods codes and legislation |