Unit of competency Outline
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Operate vehicle in an environmentally sustainable manner
Operate vehicle in an environmentally sustainable manner
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIU3014A
TLIU3014A
State Code
D5363
D5363
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/11/2014
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
05/11/2014
Nominal Hours
5
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to effectively operate a vehicle in an environmentally sustainable manner. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Operate a vehicle in a environmentally sustainable manner
- 1.1 Environmental regulations as they relate to operating vehicles in a sustainable environment are complied with
- 1.2 Work place environmentally sustainable practices are identified for operating vehicles
- 1.3 Vehicle is operated in consideration of environmental factors
- 1.4 Maintenance efficiencies are identified to ensure vehicle is operating at optimum levels
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Environmentally sustainable driving may include:
observance of speed limits
transmission control
use of auxiliary braking systems
tyre pressures
vehicle maintenance
following distance from the vehicle in front
Vehicles include:
the full range of heavy vehicles
commercial vehicles
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Documentation/records may include:
state/territory heavy vehicle driving licence/permit requirements
state/territory road rules
workplace driving instructions and procedures
vehicle manufacturers instructions, specifications and recommended driving procedures including preoperational checks of vehicle
vehicle work diaries or record book
Applicable procedures and codes may include:
relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority driving regulations and licence/permit requirements relevant state/territory road rules
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory fatigue management regulations
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Environmentally sustainable driving may include:
observance of speed limits
transmission control
use of auxiliary braking systems
tyre pressures
vehicle maintenance
following distance from the vehicle in front
Vehicles include:
the full range of heavy vehicles
commercial vehicles
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Documentation/records may include:
state/territory heavy vehicle driving licence/permit requirements
state/territory road rules
workplace driving instructions and procedures
vehicle manufacturers instructions, specifications and recommended driving procedures including preoperational checks of vehicle
vehicle work diaries or record book
Applicable procedures and codes may include:
relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority driving regulations and licence/permit requirements relevant state/territory road rules
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory fatigue management regulations
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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 techniques for operating a vehicle in a environmentally sustainable manner
demonstrating an understanding of relevant legislation and workplace procedures for operating vehicle in an environmentally sustainable manner
demonstrating an understanding of the factors that can affect the environment if not operating a vehicle in an environmentally sustainable manner
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment to meet the performance criteria, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Practical assessment must occur:
in three different aspects of the job function as it would apply in the workplace
A simulator is not suitable for final assessment of this unit of competency
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 techniques for operating a vehicle in a environmentally sustainable manner
demonstrating an understanding of relevant legislation and workplace procedures for operating vehicle in an environmentally sustainable manner
demonstrating an understanding of the factors that can affect the environment if not operating a vehicle in an environmentally sustainable manner
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment to meet the performance criteria, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Practical assessment must occur:
in three different aspects of the job function as it would apply in the workplace
A simulator is not suitable for final assessment of this unit of competency
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWL24 | TLIU3014 | Operate vehicle in an environmentally sustainable manner | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W921 | TLI31210 | Certificate III in Driving Operations | Qualification |
| J541 | TLI42513 | Certificate IV in Traffic Operations | Qualification |
| J803 | TLI33413 | Certificate III in Waste Driving Operations | Qualification |