Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Heavy Vehicle Road Compliance

Certificate IV in Heavy Vehicle Road Compliance

Qualification
National Code:
PSP40716
State Code:
AZZ1
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0803 - Business And Management
Original TGA Release Date
07/03/2016
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
530
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/03/2016
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 07/03/2016 Current Approved
Description

This qualification allows for the attainment of occupational specific competencies for those working in operational roles undertaking heavy vehicle road compliance inspections. It is suitable for individuals who need to apply a broad range of specialised knowledge and skills in specific contexts relating to the provision of heavy vehicle road compliance services.

This qualification covers the broad range skills required to operate without supervision in a government compliance inspection environment.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Fifteen (15) units of competency are required for this qualification:
- five (5) core units
- ten (10) elective units
- choose 1 elective from Group A Work health safety.
- choose a minimum of 6 electives from Group B Heavy vehicle road compliance.
- choose the remaining electives from the list below or from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.

All elective units selected from outside this qualification must reflect the occupational learning outcomes of this AQF qualification level. Seek further advice on selecting imported units of competency in the PSP Implementation Guide.

Elective units selected must not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification.
1. Core Units

All five (5) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AWT87 PSPREG003 Apply regulatory powers 30 Unit of competency
AWU74 PSPLEG002 Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector 30 Unit of competency
AWS68 PSPTRP008 Operate within the regulatory framework for road transport compliance 30 Unit of competency
AWW17 PSPETH002 Uphold and support the values and principles of public service 40 Unit of competency
AWV69 PSPGEN033 Use advanced workplace communication strategies 50 Unit of competency
2. Group A Work Health Safety

One (1) unit must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUL95 BSBWHS201 Contribute to health and safety of self and others 15 Unit of competency
AUL17 BSBWHS401 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements 40 Unit of competency
AUK29 BSBWHS301 Maintain workplace safety 20 Unit of competency
3. Group B Heavy Vehicle Road Compliance

A minimum of six (6) units must be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AWT92 PSPREG008 Act on non-compliance 10 Unit of competency
AWT82 PSPREG016 Conduct data analysis 40 Unit of competency
AWS73 PSPTRP004 Conduct detailed vehicle inspections 50 Unit of competency
AWV65 PSPGEN038 Identify and treat risks 60 Unit of competency
AWS76 PSPTRP003 Intercept vehicles and assess driver compliance 40 Unit of competency
AWS77 PSPTRP001 Intercept vehicles and assess vehicle compliance 35 Unit of competency
AWS78 PSPTRP002 Operate weighbridges 18 Unit of competency
AWS72 PSPTRP005 Pilot or escort oversize and/or over-mass vehicles 20 Unit of competency
AWT86 PSPREG010 Prepare a brief of evidence 10 Unit of competency
AWT89 PSPREG004 Promote client compliance 20 Unit of competency
AWS69 PSPTRP007 Provide information on vehicle configuration compliance 35 Unit of competency
AWS70 PSPTRP009 Provide vehicle technical advice 50 Unit of competency
AWT96 PSPREG015 Receive and validate data 40 Unit of competency
AWS71 PSPTRP006 Undertake access assessments and approvals 40 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J295 PSP41812 Certificate IV in Government (Road Transport Compliance) Qualification
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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