Application
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required for higher This includes higher Safe heavy vehicle driving behaviours are applied without supervision. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA | ||
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | ||
1 | Apply relevant legislation applicable to safe heavy vehicle driving | 1.1 | Current road rules and regulations are identified, interpreted and applied |
1.2 | Road signs, signals and markings are identified and complied with in safe heavy vehicle driving activities | ||
1.3 | Purpose of road rules and traffic safety laws in ensuring safe and efficient regulation of traffic flow, is interpreted and applied when driving a heavy vehicle | ||
2 | Inspect vehicle and secure load for safe transportation of goods/cargo | 2.1 | Visual safety check of internal and external condition of vehicle/trailer is undertaken, in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures |
2.2 | Internal controls and gauges relating to safe vehicle operation are inspected | ||
2.3 | Pre-operational inspections and checks of vehicle/trailer brake systems, suspension, axles, electrical systems, wheels and tyres, and couplings are undertaken in accordance with national road safety standards as required | ||
2.4 | Associated equipment is tested to ensure it functions correctly in accordance with manufacturer specifications | ||
2.5 | Distribution of vehicle load is checked to ensure it is even, legal, and within safe working capacity and mass management requirements | ||
2.6 | Load is checked to ensure dangerous goods and hazardous substances are appropriately segregated in accordance with the current Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code, as required | ||
2.7 | Load is secured in accordance with load restraint guidelines and protection equipment for different loads, carrying and storage conditions | ||
2.8 | Load is protected in accordance with legal and workplace safety requirements | ||
2.9 | All required goods documentation is completed in accordance with workplace requirements and the current ADG Code, as required | ||
3 | Apply safe heavy vehicle driving behaviours | 3.1 | Requirements for safe heavy vehicle driving are applied |
3.2 | Importance of attitude in complying with road rules in relation to level of risk faced by a driver, is applied when driving a heavy vehicle | ||
3.3 | Importance of road sharing principles is applied when driving a heavy vehicle | ||
3.4 | Importance of motivation to drive safely is interpreted and explained | ||
3.5 | Principles of proactive driving methods, that maintain one’s driving at a low-level risk, are identified and applied | ||
3.6 | Contributing risk factors to potential crash risks, are identified and are taken into consideration | ||
4 | Apply low-risk heavy vehicle driving strategies | 4.1 | Contributing risk factors to forming opinions and beliefs about low-risk driving are applied |
4.2 | Human factors that can influence low-risk driving behaviour are outlined | ||
4.3 | Low-risk driving strategies are applied and their rationale is explained | ||
5 | Explain risk factors that contribute to accidents when driving a heavy vehicle | 5.1 | Contributing risk factors to accidents are recognised |
5.2 | External factors that could lead to accidents are outlined | ||
5.3 | Internal factors that could lead to accidents are outlined | ||
5.4 | Consequences of accidents in relation to relevant traffic laws and physical, financial and psychological costs to the individual and society, are explained | ||
5.5 | Functions of vehicle operations and control, and how to recover control of a vehicle are explained | ||
6 | Apply heavy vehicle operation and control skills | 6.1 | Appropriate action is taken to respond to hazardous situations |
6.2 | Principles of braking are applied to a high level of technical competence | ||
6.3 | Principles of steering are applied to a high level of technical competence | ||
6.4 | Slow speed manoeuvres are carried out to a high level of technical competence | ||
6.5 | Vehicle is operated and controlled at a high level of technical competence |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include: |
adapting to differences in heavy vehicles, including their controls and safety devices, and the driving environment applying correct selection and application of a braking and gear system applying correct steering control techniques in a variety of driving conditions applying high-level road craft skills applying road rules carrying out pre-operational checks and related action on heavy vehicles complying with appropriate legislative, regulatory and procedural requirements while driving a heavy vehicle dealing with adverse conditions while driving a heavy vehicle evaluating risk and consequences of own driving actions following operational instructions identifying risk factors that might impact on driving behaviours and implementing appropriate low-risk driving response measures identifying, monitoring and anticipating traffic hazards and taking appropriate and timely action implementing contingency plans implementing work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and practices when: conducting prestart-up checks identifying hazards minimising, controlling or eliminating hazards observing and interpreting driver behaviour that may put people at risk maintaining situational awareness making necessary adjustments to suit driving environment managing speed and space while driving a heavy vehicle manoeuvring a heavy vehicle at slow speed monitoring and anticipating traffic hazards and taking appropriate and timely action monitoring heavy vehicle performance and taking appropriate action as required monitoring traffic and road conditions and reacting appropriately negotiating complex traffic and road conditions and making appropriate decisions reading and interpreting relevant instructions, road rules, procedures, jurisdictional requirements, information and signs selecting and using vehicle controls and safety devices to enable safe heavy vehicle driving working collaboratively with other road users when driving a heavy vehicle. |
Evidence of Knowledge
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of: |
additional equipment fitted to heavy vehicles cognitive factors that may influence performance in heavy vehicle driving consequences of heavy vehicle accidents critical factors underpinning high-level heavy vehicle driving technical competence driving hazards and related low-risk driving techniques factors contributing to accidents: age, experience, drugs, alcohol, medication, road conditions, fatigue and time of day driver values, emotions, limitations and personal needs emotional factors, driver’s own behaviours and driver’s operation at high levels of risk speed, space, vision, road conditions, vehicle condition and environmental conditions heavy vehicle braking systems and techniques for use such as maxi brakes, trailer brakes and exhaust brake system load restraint guidelines low-risk driving behaviours including: creating and maintaining crash avoidance space protecting crash avoidance space obeying road rules, safety information and directions observation and scanning techniques procedures for identifying and responding to hazards purpose and benefits of road rules enforcement for safe heavy vehicle driving range of heavy vehicle and or trailer designs and capabilities (in accordance with manufacturer specifications) rationale for ongoing development of traffic regulations to meet changing traffic conditions relevant laws and penalties for demerit point offences, such as driving while unlicensed, disqualified or under the influence of drugs or alcohol relevant road rules and traffic safety legislation including: alcohol and drugs driver licensing vehicle registration vehicle standards road safety issues including heavy vehicle driver fatigue road signs, signals and markings sources and availability of relevant learning resources and learning material steering operation and control types of driving conditions commonly encountered requiring correct selection of appropriate gears to avoid losing control of a heavy vehicle types of driving conditions commonly encountered requiring steering operation/control to maintain a heavy vehicle under adverse conditions use of pre drive documentation requirements vehicle operation and control including: cabin drill start, move off, shut down and secure managing accelerator managing brakes managing steering. |
Assessment Conditions
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.
Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.
Sectors
Not applicable.
Competency Field
C – Vehicle Operation