REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills required at the completion of this unit

Required knowledge

Heavy vehicle handling procedures

Workplace driving and operational instructions

Engine power management and safe driving strategies

Efficient driving techniques and ecodriving considerations

Driving hazards and related defensive driving techniques

Factors that may cause traffic delays and diversions and related action that can be taken

Loading and unloading techniques for car carrying

Factors involved in trip preparation

Workplace documentation

Required skills

Communicate effectively with others while operating a car carrier vehicle

Read and interpret procedures information and signs relevant to operating car carrier vehicles

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation relating to operating car carrier vehicles

Work collaboratively with others when operating car carrier vehicles

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interaction with others

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events when operating car carrier vehicles

Apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist when operating car carrier vehicles

Monitor and anticipate traffic hazards and take appropriate action

Make accurate estimates in a range of situations

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies risk situations and environments

Apply fatigue management knowledge and techniques

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others or damage to goods or equipment

Operate and adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Select and use required personal protective equipment PPE conforming to industry and OHampS standards

Monitor performance of vehicle its trailers and its equipment and take appropriate action where required

Service vehicle and its equipment in terms of maintenance schedule and standard operating procedures

Check and replenish fluids and carry out lubrication processes in the course of work activities

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 and include demonstration of

applying correct techniques and methods for loading and unloading a car carrier

identifying requirements for accepting the correct vehicle for cartage

applying ecodriving techniques when operating a car carrier vehicle

understanding relevant legislation and workplace procedures

understanding customer requirements when delivering cars

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment to meet the performance criteria

applicable documentation including workplace procedures regulations codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

Practical assessment must occur

in three different activities of the job function in the workplace

if in a simulated work environment using industrystandard equipment

A simulator is not suitable for final assessment of this unit of competency

Vehicle handling procedures may include:

Pre-operational checks may include:

Hazards may include:

Loading must ensure:

Factors that can cause traffic delays and diversions may include:

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

Documentation and records may include:

Applicable procedures and codes may include: