REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge

Knowledge of English

Knowledge of what regulationsrules are

Knowledge of what a strategy is

Difference between positive and negative

Knowledge of what a risk is and how it affects performance

Required skills

Communicate effectively with others

Read and interpret instructions procedures and information

Interpret and follow instructions

Complete basic documentation

Use basic interpersonal and communication skills including listening and questioning receiving feedback

Recognise limitations and ask for help

Be able to assimilate instruction

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 the underpinning knowledge and skills

identifying the major road crashes causes and post crash action

applying relevant legislation

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include

a range of relevant exercises case studies andor other simulated practical and knowledge assessment andor

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations

In both real and simulated environments access is required to

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment and

applicable documentation including regulations codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

As a minimum assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate assessments using writtenpracticaloral assessments

Practical assessment must occur

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment andor

in an appropriate range of situations

Simulators are not suitable for final assessment of this unit of competency

Driving a vehicle is not part of the assessment of this unit of competency

Common types of motor vehicle crashes may include:

Common causes of motor vehicle crashes may include:

Human, environmental and vehicular factors may include: