Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

PSPTRAN407 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Intercept vehicles and assess driver compliance

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PSPTRAN407 - Intercept vehicles and assess driver compliance
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to intercept vehicles and assess driver compliance with legislative requirements.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to individuals in road transport regulatory roles who are authorised under enabling legislation to intercept vehicles and assess driver compliance with regulatory requirements.It includes checking equipment, intercepting vehicles, assessing driver compliance and acting on any non-compliances found. Knowledge of driver compliance requirements, chain of responsibility legislation and offences under all applicable legislation must be applied. The ability to communicate effectively with drivers, deal with conflict and maintain operational safety at all times are important aspects of the application of this unit of competency.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Check and use compliance equipment
       
Element: Equipment is checked in accordance with organisational policies and procedures and manufacturers’ specifications.
  • Equipment is accurately calibrated to meet legal requirements.
  • Equipment is operated in accordance with standards and procedures.
       
Element: Intercept vehicles
  • Interceptions and procedures are planned with coworkers to ensure compliance with legislation, codes of practice, organisational procedures and standards.
  • Safe locations are selected for each interception in accordance with organisational policy and workplace health and safety requirements.
  • Clear and meaningful signals are given to drivers of target vehicles to stop their vehicles in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures.
  • Agency policy requirements for intercepting vehicles are complied with.
  • Occupational health and safety requirements are followed to prevent injury or damage.
       
Element: Assess driver compliance
  • Required driver records are verified.
  • Nature of any offences are reported to the driver in accordance with legal and organisational requirements.
  • Operational safety is maintained at all times.
  • Contingency management processes are implemented for any unplanned events in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
       
Element: Act on driver non-compliance
       
Element: Action is undertaken to achieve compliance in accordance with legislation, policy and procedures.
  • Operators/responsible parties may be informed of the action, justification for it and any rights of appeal in accordance with legal requirements and organisational procedures.
       
Element: Necessary records/paperwork are completed in accordance with legal and operational requirements.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole. It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor, Performance Criteria, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms consistency of performance in intercepting vehicles and assessing driver compliance.

This will include evidence of:

intercepting vehicles and assessing driver compliance in actual or simulated circumstances on at least three separate occasions or in three different situations/contexts

using equipment under operational conditions

maintaining operational safety at all times

adhering to legal, ethical and organisational requirements relating to the interception of vehicles and assessment of driver compliance

enforcing legislation within the limits of the officer’s authority

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to a real or simulated workplace environment that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered while intercepting vehicles and assessing driver compliance, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine.

Access is required to resources such as:

applicable legislation, policies and procedures

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of requirements for situations likely to be encountered

vehicles, equipment and materials generally present in an operational environment

personal protective equipment

Method of assessment

Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this unit of competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of:

case studies

demonstration

observation

written or oral questions

scenarios

simulation or role plays

authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, such as literacy, and the needs of particular groups, such as:

people with disabilities

people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

women

young people

older people

people in rural and remote locations

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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

Skill requirements

communication skills to:

question and negotiate in sometimes difficult situations

inform of and explain offences and penalties

relate to persons from diverse backgrounds

planning and organising skills to:

check equipment

undertake safe interception of vehicles.

literacy skills to:

read complex legislation, regulations and standards

complete required paperwork and records

self-management skills to:

apply requirements from legislation, regulations, policies and standards to assess driver compliance

maintain operational safety

technical skills to:

operate equipment

Knowledge requirements

organisational policies and procedures

legislation and regulations

operational safety in the context of assessing compliance

enforcement powers

sanctions/penalties

offences

cautions/warnings

The Range Statement provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. The variables cater for differences between States and Territories and the Commonwealth, and between organisations and workplaces. They allow for different work requirements, work practices and knowledge. The Range Statement also provides a focus for assessment. It relates to the unit as a whole. Text in bold italics in the Performance Criteria is explained here.

Equipment may include:

speed detection equipment

measuring equipment

Locations may include:

roadside locations:

urban

regional

high volume city locations

operator’s premises

interception sites

checking stations

vehicle inspection centres

Driver records may include:

licence

permits and notices

work diary

driver logbook and associated paperwork

working hours

business records

management system

transport and journey documentation

approved scheme documentation

Offences may include:

exceeding statutory speed limit

working hours non-compliance

breaches of Australian road rules

breaches of transport acts/regulations/policy/approved schemes

forming the basis for follow-up investigation for chain of responsibility compliance assessment

Contingency management processes may include:

verbal tactics to diffuse a situation

use of defensive tactics

strategic withdrawal

seeking assistance

calling police

Action on non-compliance may include:

immediate rectification of minor problems

caution/warning

infringement notices/sanctions/penalties

offence reports

prohibition notices

issuing directions (eg cease driving/take a rest period etc)

Necessary paperwork or records may include:

National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme (NHVAS) interception books

penalty infringement & notices

incident/offence reports

traffic infringement notices

formal cautions/warnings

permits and notices

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
 
Equipment is accurately calibrated to meet legal requirements. 
Equipment is operated in accordance with standards and procedures. 
Interceptions and procedures are planned with coworkers to ensure compliance with legislation, codes of practice, organisational procedures and standards. 
Safe locations are selected for each interception in accordance with organisational policy and workplace health and safety requirements. 
Clear and meaningful signals are given to drivers of target vehicles to stop their vehicles in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures. 
Agency policy requirements for intercepting vehicles are complied with. 
Occupational health and safety requirements are followed to prevent injury or damage. 
Required driver records are verified. 
Nature of any offences are reported to the driver in accordance with legal and organisational requirements. 
Operational safety is maintained at all times. 
Contingency management processes are implemented for any unplanned events in accordance with organisational policy and procedures. 
 
Operators/responsible parties may be informed of the action, justification for it and any rights of appeal in accordance with legal requirements and organisational procedures. 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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