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Intercept vehicles and assess vehicle compliance

Intercept vehicles and assess vehicle compliance

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPTRP001
State Code
AWS77
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
091101 - Justice Administration
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the skills required to intercept vehicles and undertake vehicle compliance assessments.This unit applies to those working in road transport regulatory roles who intercept and assess vehicles to determine their compliance with standards and legislative requirements.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work independently, while performing routine tasks, in a range of familiar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Check and use compliance equipment
  • 1.1 Check equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications.
  • 1.2 Calibrate equipment to meet legal requirements.
  • 1.3 Operate equipment.
2. Intercept vehicles
  • 2.1 Plan interceptions and procedures with co-workers.
  • 2.2 Select safe locations for each interception.
  • 2.3 Give clear and meaningful signals to drivers of target vehicles to stop their vehicles.
  • 2.4 Comply with agency policy requirements for interception vehicles.
  • 2.5 Prevent injury or damage.
3. Verify identity of drivers and/or responsible operators
  • 3.1 Request drivers and/or responsible operators to identify themselves.
  • 3.2 Record details of identification.
  • 3.3 Verify details with relevant authorities.
4. Assess vehicle compliance with regulatory requirements
  • 4.1 Verify regulatory details and/or records and interpret data.
  • 4.2 Assess compliance with conditions of the authorisation and/or any exemptions and identify non-compliance.
  • 4.3 Maintain operational safety and implement contingency management processes for unplanned events.
5. Act on vehicle non-compliance
  • 5.1 Take action to achieve compliance.
  • 5.2 Inform operators and/or responsible parties of the action, justification for it and any rights of appeal.
  • 5.3 Complete records.
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State Code National Code Title Type
AZZ1 PSP40716 Certificate IV in Heavy Vehicle Road Compliance Qualification