Unit of competency Outline

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Licence to drive heavy rigid vehicle

Licence to drive heavy rigid vehicle

Unit of competency
National Code
TLILIC2016A
State Code
D5246
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/06/2014
Field of Education
030515 - Automotive Vehicle Operations
Original Release Date
20/06/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to obtain a licence to drive a heavy rigid vehicle. It includes systematic and efficient control of all vehicle functions, monitoring of traffic and road conditions, management of vehicle condition and performance and effective management of hazardous situations. Assessment of this unit will be undertaken within a licensing examination conducted by, or under the authority of, the relevant Heavy Vehicle Driver Licensing Authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Drive the heavy rigid vehicle
  • 1.1 The heavy rigid vehicle is started, steered, manoeuvred, positioned and stopped in accordance with traffic regulations and manufacturers instructions
  • 1.2 Engine power is managed to ensure efficiency and performance and to minimise engine and gear damage
  • 1.3 Braking system of heavy rigid vehicle is managed and operated to ensure effective control of the vehicle under all conditions
  • 1.4 Driving hazards are identified and/or anticipated and avoided or controlled through defensive driving
  • 1.5 The heavy rigid vehicle is driven in reverse, maintaining visibility and achieving accurate positioning.
  • 1.6 The heavy rigid vehicle is parked, shut down and secured in accordance with traffic regulations, safe and secure
  • 1.7 Load is safely and effectively restrained
  • 1.8 Where required, overwidth and overweight permit applications are undertaken in accordance with relevant regulatory requirements
  • 1.9 Appropriate procedures are followed in the event of a driving emergency
2Monitor traffic and road conditions
  • 2.1 An appropriate route of travel is observed taking into account prescribed routes.
  • 2.2 Traffic and road conditions are constantly monitored and acted upon to enable safe operation and ensure no injury to people or damage to property, equipment loads and facilities
  • 2.3 Interaction with other road users is conducted courteously and in accordance with road rules to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow
3Monitor and maintain vehicle performance
  • 3.1 Vehicle performance is maintained through pre-operational inspections and checks of the vehicle
  • 3.2 Appropriate signage, lights and the like are checked for operational effectiveness and for conformity to prescribed traffic regulations
  • 3.3 Performance and efficiency of vehicle operation is monitored during use
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WG238 TLILIC2016B Licence to drive a heavy rigid vehicle Unit of competency