This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required knowledge

Relevant road rules regulations permit and licence requirements of the relevant state and territory roads and traffic authority

Relevant OHampS and environmental procedures and regulations relating to the ancillary equipment operations

Relevant dangerous goods information pertaining to operating ancillary equipment

Workplace driving and operational instructions

Procedures to be followed in the event of a driving emergency and in response to a transport emergency response plan TERP

Efficient driving techniques and ecodriving considerations

Factors that may cause traffic delays and diversions

Factors involved in trip preparation

Workplace documentation

Required skills

Communicate effectively with others operating ancillary equipment

Read and interpret instructions procedures information and signs relevant to operating ancillary equipment

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation relating to operating ancillary equipment

Work collaboratively with others when operating ancillary equipment

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

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events when operating ancillary equipment

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment section in Section B of the accreditation submission

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

identifying three different types of ancillary recovery equipment and their users

demonstrating safe operation of two types of heavy recovery ancillary equipment

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

recovery ancillary equipment which when used is to be current equipment used in the recovery industry

tools equipment and PPE currently used in the recovery industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work activities

Method of assessment

Practical assessment must occur

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment consistent with current industry practice andor

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a range of contexts expected as part of the job function

Ancillary equipment includes:

Personal safety measures 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: