Elements and Performance Criteria
- Drive heavy combination vehicle
- Heavy combination vehicle is started, steered, manoeuvred, positioned and stopped in accordance with traffic regulations and manufacturer instructions
- Engine power is managed to ensure efficiency and performance, and to minimise engine and gear damage
- Engine operation is maintained within the manufacturer specified torque range and temperature, through effective gear selection and smooth transition in gear changes
- Heavy combination vehicle braking system is managed and operated to ensure effective vehicle control under all conditions
- Driving hazards are identified and/or anticipated and avoided or controlled through defensive driving
- Heavy combination vehicle is driven in reverse, maintaining visibility and achieving accurate positioning
- Heavy combination vehicle is parked, uncoupled, shut down and secured in accordance with manufacturer specifications, traffic regulations and workplace procedures
- Over width and overweight permit applications are completed and submitted in accordance with relevant regulatory requirements as required
- Appropriate signage and lights are checked for operational effectiveness and for conformity to prescribed traffic regulations
- Appropriate procedures are followed in a driving emergency
- Monitor traffic and road conditions
- Most efficient route of travel is taken by monitoring and anticipating traffic flows and conditions, road standards and other factors likely to cause delays or route deviations
- Traffic and road conditions are constantly monitored and acted on to enable safe operation and to ensure no injury to people or damage to property, equipment loads and facilities
- Monitor and maintain vehicle performance
- Vehicle performance is maintained through pre-operational inspections and vehicle checks
- Prime mover and trailer are aligned and coupled in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
- Coupled vehicle is checked and tested to ensure it is correctly secured and to confirm it is fully operational
- Performance and efficiency of vehicle operation is monitored during use
- Defective or irregular performance or malfunctions are reported to appropriate authority
- Vehicle records are maintained/updated and information is processed in accordance with workplace procedures