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

TLILIC3018A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Licence to drive multi-combination vehicle

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency TLILIC3018A - Licence to drive multi-combination vehicle
Description This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to obtain a licence to drive a multi-combination vehicle. It includes systematic and efficient control of all vehicle functions, monitoring of traffic and road conditions, management of vehicle condition and performance, coupling and uncoupling of dollies, and effective management of hazardous situations. Assessment of this unit will be undertaken within a licensing examination conducted by, or under the authority of, the relevant Heavy Vehicle Driver Licensing Authority.
Employability Skills The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of employability skills. The employability skills summary of the qualification in which this competency is packaged will assist in identifying employability skill requirements.
Learning Outcomes and Application Driving is performed with limited or minimum supervision, with limited accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes.Driving involves the application of routine vehicle driving principles and procedures to maintain the safety and operation of a multi-combination vehicle across a variety of driving contexts.Licensing/Legislative RequirementsThe primary legislative requirements applicable to this unit of competency in relation to road use and driver licensing are based on the individual State/Territory legislation.This unit addresses the underlying knowledge and skills necessary for the granting of a Multi-Combination Driver Licence. Drivers may require additional training to drive particular vehicles of the class or in particular contexts.Obtaining this competency is a necessary pre-requisite for obtaining a Multi-Combination Driver Licence. However, it is only one of several criteria for obtaining the licence. Prospective licence applicants should check with the State/Territory driver licensing authority for other criteria (for example: licence tenure and medical fitness) to confirm compliance with other eligibility requirements before undertaking training and/or assessment.
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: Drive the multi-combination vehicle
  • The multi-combination vehicle is started, steered, manoeuvred, positioned and stopped in accordance with traffic regulations
  • Engine power is managed to ensure efficiency and performance and to minimise engine and transmission damage
  • Braking system of multi-combination vehicle is managed and operated to ensure effective control of the vehicle under all conditions
  • Driving hazards are identified and/or anticipated and avoided or controlled through defensive driving
  • The multi-combination vehicle is driven in reverse, maintaining visibility and achieving accurate positioning
  • The multi-combination vehicle is parked, shut down, uncoupled and secured according to traffic regulations, safe and secure
  • Where required, overwidth and overweight permit applications are undertaken in accordance with relevant regulatory requirements
  • Load is safely and effectively restrained
  • Appropriate procedures are followed in the event of a driving emergency
       
Element: Monitor traffic and road conditions
  • An appropriate route of travel is observed taking into account prescribed routes.
  • Traffic and road conditions are constantly monitored and acted upon to enable safe operation and ensure no injury to people or damage to property, equipment loads and facilities
  • Interaction with other road users is conducted courteously and in accordance with road rules to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow
       
Element: Monitor and maintain vehicle performance
  • Vehicle performance is maintained through pre-operational inspections and checks of the vehicle
  • Appropriate signage, lights and the like are checked for operational effectiveness and for conformity to prescribed traffic regulations
  • Prime mover, dollies and trailer are aligned and coupled in proper sequence, safe and secure
  • Coupled vehicle is checked and tested to ensure it is correctly secured and to confirm that it is fully operational
  • Performance and efficiency of vehicle operation is monitored during use
       


Evidence Required

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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

relevant legislation

other relevant aspects of the range statement

Assessment of competency for this unit must be subject to the successful completion of the Mandatory Assessment Instrument as approved by the Licensing Authority

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 and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations on road or in the workplace

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

The mandatory assessment tool provided by the Licensing Authority must be used to conduct the final assessment.

The Licensing Authority may prescribe approved routes which must be used for the conduct of the final assessment.

Practical driving aspects must be assessed in a vehicle typical of the class as approved by the Licensing Authority. The use of simulators for driver testing is not permitted.

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests

Practical assessment must occur:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations on road or in the workplace

The assessor must use the mandatory assessment tool provided by the Licensing Authority to conduct the assessment for this unit in accordance with Licensing Authority requirements.

Practical driving aspects must be assessed in a vehicle typical of the class as approved by the Licensing Authority. The use of simulators for driver testing is not permitted.

EXCEPTION

Where the candidate is already the holder of a valid Australian driver licence of the Multi-Combination class, the Licensing Authority has already deemed the candidate to be competent against this standard for the purposes of issuing a driver licence. In this case the requirement to conduct the assessment using the Mandatory Assessment Instrument provided by the Licensing Authority is waived and the assessor may use any suitable process and materials for conducting the assessment.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge:

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

Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations

Multi-combination vehicle controls, instruments and indicators and their use

Multi-combination vehicle handling procedures

Engine power management and safe driving strategies

Efficient driving techniques

Pre-operational checks carried out on multi-combination vehicle and related action

Differences between transmission types

Principles of operation of air brakes and procedures for their use

Driving hazards and related defensive driving techniques

Map reading and road navigation techniques (including prescribed routes)

Factors which may cause traffic delays and diversions and related action that can be taken by a driver

Principles of stress management when driving a vehicle

Causes and effects of fatigue on drivers

Fatigue management strategies including on-road techniques

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when driving a multi-combination vehicle

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to the driving of a multi-combination vehicle

Complete documentation related to the driving of a multi-combination vehicle

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during the driving of a multi-combination vehicle

Monitor and anticipate traffic hazards and take appropriate action

Apply fatigue management knowledge and techniques

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

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Type of vehicle includes:

any vehicle that may be driven by the holder of Multi-Combination Vehicle Driver Licence

Driving may be carried out in typical road transport situations, including:

operations conducted at day or night

typical weather conditions

on the open road

on a private road

while at a depot, base or warehouse

while at a client's workplace or work site

Driving must be carried out in typical road transport situations, including:

negotiating hills

negotiating a range of more complex traffic infrastructure (for example; roundabouts, traffic lights, stalemate intersections, level crossings of railways)

Vehicle handling procedures may include:

starting a vehicle

steering and manoeuvring a vehicle

accelerating and braking

positioning and stopping a vehicle

reversing a vehicle

operating vehicle controls, instruments and indicators

using air brakes

using defensive driving techniques

managing engine performance

Pre-operational checks may include:

visual check of vehicle

checking and topping up of fluid levels

checks of tyre pressures

checks of operation of vehicle lights and indicators

checks of brakes

checks of coupling equipment

Driving hazards may include (examples only):

wet and iced roads

oil on road

animals and objects on road

fire in vehicle

leaking fuel

faulty brakes

parked vehicles on the road

faulty steering mechanism on vehicle

pedestrians crossing the road

flooded sections of road

windy sections of road

foggy conditions

Factors that can cause traffic delays and diversions may include (examples only):

traffic accidents

flooded sections of road

road damage

bridge/tunnel damage

road works

building construction

emergency situations such as bushfires, building fires, etc.

road closures for special events such as marches, parades, sporting events, etc.

holiday traffic

road closures for utility works such as electricity, water, sewerage, telecommunications, gas, etc.

Documentation/records may include:

state/territory multi-combination vehicle driving licence/permit requirements

state/territory road rules

specifications and recommended driving procedures including preoperational checks of vehicle

vehicle log book or record book (where required)

Applicable procedures and codes may include

relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority driving regulations and licence/permit requirements pertaining to multi-combination vehicles

relevant state/territory road rules

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory fatigue management regulations

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

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
The multi-combination vehicle is started, steered, manoeuvred, positioned and stopped in accordance with traffic regulations 
Engine power is managed to ensure efficiency and performance and to minimise engine and transmission damage 
Braking system of multi-combination vehicle is managed and operated to ensure effective control of the vehicle under all conditions 
Driving hazards are identified and/or anticipated and avoided or controlled through defensive driving 
The multi-combination vehicle is driven in reverse, maintaining visibility and achieving accurate positioning 
The multi-combination vehicle is parked, shut down, uncoupled and secured according to traffic regulations, safe and secure 
Where required, overwidth and overweight permit applications are undertaken in accordance with relevant regulatory requirements 
Load is safely and effectively restrained 
Appropriate procedures are followed in the event of a driving emergency 
An appropriate route of travel is observed taking into account prescribed routes. 
Traffic and road conditions are constantly monitored and acted upon to enable safe operation and ensure no injury to people or damage to property, equipment loads and facilities 
Interaction with other road users is conducted courteously and in accordance with road rules to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow 
Vehicle performance is maintained through pre-operational inspections and checks of the vehicle 
Appropriate signage, lights and the like are checked for operational effectiveness and for conformity to prescribed traffic regulations 
Prime mover, dollies and trailer are aligned and coupled in proper sequence, safe and secure 
Coupled vehicle is checked and tested to ensure it is correctly secured and to confirm that it is fully operational 
Performance and efficiency of vehicle operation is monitored during use 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

TLILIC3018A - Licence to drive multi-combination vehicle
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