Work must be carried out in compliance with the regulations of the relevant roads and traffic authority and workplace procedures and policy concerning vehicle maintenance.

Work is performed with limited or minimum supervision, with limited accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes. It involves the application of routine vehicle checking and maintenance principles and procedures to maintain the safety and operation of a commercial vehicle designed to carry special loads across a variety of operational contexts.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Diagnose vehicle faults and undertake repairs for the safe operation of a vehicle

1.1 Faults in the vehicle and/or ancillary equipment electrical system are identified, diagnosed and repaired following manufacturers specifications and workplace procedures

1.2 Faults in the fuel system are identified, diagnosed and repaired following manufacturers specifications and workplace procedures

2Maintain the vehicle systems

2.1 Fluid levels in the vehicle and/or ancillary equipment are checked and adjusted following manufacturers specifications and workplace procedures

2.2 Air/hydraulic fluid levels in the vehicle and/or ancillary equipment are checked and adjusted following manufacturers specifications and workplace procedures

2.3 Safety equipment is inspected in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

3Carry out minor repairs to a vehicle

3.1 Vehicle components are removed, repaired or replaced and refitted to the vehicle using the correct tools and following manufacturers instructions and workplace procedures

3.2 Tyres are repaired or replaced on vehicle following workplace procedures and manufacturers instructions

3.3 The need for more complex maintenance procedures is identified and the problem correctly referred following workplace procedures

3.4 OH&S procedures are followed throughout maintenance activities

4Complete documentation

4.1 Records of routine maintenance and repairs are kept in accordance with workplace procedures

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge:

Relevant duty of care requirements for the routine servicing and maintenance of vehicles designed to carry special loads

Relevant OH&S and pollution control procedures

Procedures for the checking and routine servicing and maintenance of a commercial vehicle designed to carry special loads in accordance with workplace and manufacturers requirements and established safety rules and regulations

Problems that may occur during the routine servicing and maintenance of a vehicle and its associated ancillary equipment, and appropriate action and solutions

Recognition and diagnosis of faults and vehicle/ancillary system irregularities

Basic principles of operation of systems on commercial vehicles, including electrical systems, fuel systems, cooling systems, steering systems, exhaust system, tyres, brakes, and relevant ancillary systems

Basic fault finding procedures required during routine servicing and maintenance of vehicles designed to carry special loads

Procedures required to minimise waste during routine servicing and maintenance

Housekeeping standards required for routine servicing and maintenance

Procedures for the use and maintenance of the materials, tools and parts required for routine servicing and maintenance

Reporting and documentation requirements

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when carrying out the routine servicing and maintenance of a commercial vehicle designed to carry special loads

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to work activities

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to work activities

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when carrying out the routine servicing and maintenance of a commercial vehicle designed to carry special loads

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

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems, faults or malfunctions when carrying out the routine servicing of a vehicle designed to carry special loads in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

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 conforming to industry and OH&S standards

Service equipment in terms of maintenance schedule and standard operating procedures

Check and replenish fluids and carry out lubrication processes in the course of servicing 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:

the underpinning knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

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 in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and

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

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 in the workplace

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 may include all vehicles designed to carry special loads, for example:

concrete agitator

livestock transporter

armoured car

tanker

refrigerated vehicle

waste vehicle

fresh produce vehicle

car carrier

container carrier

recovery vehicle

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

operations conducted at day or night

typical weather conditions

in confined spaces, exposed conditions and controlled or open environment

while in a depot, base or warehouse

while in the vehicle on the road

while at a client's workplace

Ancillary equipment will be dependent on type of special load carried and may include:

refrigeration systems

concrete agitation systems

car transporter systems

livestock transporter systems

waste loading/discharge systems

recovery systems

tanker pumping and related systems

on-board cranes and hoists

armoured car systems

Maintenance checks may include:

routine inspections of vehicle systems

routine inspections of ancillary systems

checks prior to operations

checks on completion of operations

checks on completion of maintenance activities

Minor routine repairs may include:

replacement of blown globes in vehicle lights

replacement of broken fan belt

replacement of blown fuse

door mirrors

repairs to rear tail-light lens

changing of tyres

repair of tyre punctures

replacement of broken coolant hose

minor repairs to ancillary systems in accordance with instructions

Minor routine servicing may include:

topping up of water levels

replacement of oils

replacement of air in tyres

topping up of fluid levels in ancillary systems where relevant

Environmental hazards may include:

leaking oil and fuel

defective or inappropriately adjusted exhaust systems

inappropriate disposal of vehicle fluids in drains or sewerage systems

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

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

Information/records may include:

workplace routine servicing and maintenance procedures, checklists and instructions for both the vehicle and associated ancillary equipment

relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority vehicle maintenance regulations

maintenance checklists and records

vehicle manufacturers instructions, specifications and recommended procedures

precautions and procedures to be adopted to protect the environment when servicing and maintaining vehicles designed to carry special loads

OH&S procedures to be followed when servicing and maintaining vehicles designed to carry special loads

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority vehicle maintenance regulations and requirements

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

This unit contains employability skills.