Unit of competency Outline
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Intercept vehicles and assess driver compliance
Intercept vehicles and assess driver compliance
Unit of competency
National Code
PSPTRAN407
PSPTRAN407
State Code
WE687
WE687
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/07/2014
Field of Education
091101 - Justice Administration
Original Release Date
04/07/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to intercept vehicles and assess driver compliance with legislative requirements.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Check and use compliance equipment
- 1.1Equipment is checked in accordance with organisational policies and procedures and manufacturers’ specifications.
- 1.2 Equipment is accurately calibrated to meet legal requirements.
- 1.3 Equipment is operated in accordance with standards and procedures.
2 Intercept vehicles
- 2.1 Interceptions and procedures are planned with coworkers to ensure compliance with legislation, codes of practice, organisational procedures and standards.
- 2.2 Safe locations are selected for each interception in accordance with organisational policy and workplace health and safety requirements.
- 2.3 Clear and meaningful signals are given to drivers of target vehicles to stop their vehicles in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures.
- 2.4 Agency policy requirements for intercepting vehicles are complied with.
- 2.5 Occupational health and safety requirements are followed to prevent injury or damage.
3 Assess driver compliance
- 3.1 Required driver records are verified.
- 3.2 Nature of any offences are reported to the driver in accordance with legal and organisational requirements.
- 3.3 Operational safety is maintained at all times.
- 3.4 Contingency management processes are implemented for any unplanned events in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
4 Act on driver non-compliance
- 4.1Action is undertaken to achieve compliance in accordance with legislation, policy and procedures.
- 4.2 Operators/responsible parties may be informed of the action, justification for it and any rights of appeal in accordance with legal requirements and organisational procedures.
- 4.3Necessary records/paperwork are completed in accordance with legal and operational requirements.
The Range Statement provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. The variables cater for differences between States and Territories and the Commonwealth, and between organisations and workplaces. They allow for different work requirements, work practices and knowledge. The Range Statement also provides a focus for assessment. It relates to the unit as a whole. Text in bold italics in the Performance Criteria is explained here.
Equipment may include:
speed detection equipment
measuring equipment
Locations may include:
roadside locations:
urban
regional
high volume city locations
operator’s premises
interception sites
checking stations
vehicle inspection centres
Driver records may include:
licence
permits and notices
work diary
driver logbook and associated paperwork
working hours
business records
management system
transport and journey documentation
approved scheme documentation
Offences may include:
exceeding statutory speed limit
working hours non-compliance
breaches of Australian road rules
breaches of transport acts/regulations/policy/approved schemes
forming the basis for follow-up investigation for chain of responsibility compliance assessment
Contingency management processes may include:
verbal tactics to diffuse a situation
use of defensive tactics
strategic withdrawal
seeking assistance
calling police
Action on non-compliance may include:
immediate rectification of minor problems
caution/warning
infringement notices/sanctions/penalties
offence reports
prohibition notices
issuing directions (eg cease driving/take a rest period etc)
Necessary paperwork or records may include:
National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme (NHVAS) interception books
penalty infringement & notices
incident/offence reports
traffic infringement notices
formal cautions/warnings
permits and notices
Equipment may include:
speed detection equipment
measuring equipment
Locations may include:
roadside locations:
urban
regional
high volume city locations
operator’s premises
interception sites
checking stations
vehicle inspection centres
Driver records may include:
licence
permits and notices
work diary
driver logbook and associated paperwork
working hours
business records
management system
transport and journey documentation
approved scheme documentation
Offences may include:
exceeding statutory speed limit
working hours non-compliance
breaches of Australian road rules
breaches of transport acts/regulations/policy/approved schemes
forming the basis for follow-up investigation for chain of responsibility compliance assessment
Contingency management processes may include:
verbal tactics to diffuse a situation
use of defensive tactics
strategic withdrawal
seeking assistance
calling police
Action on non-compliance may include:
immediate rectification of minor problems
caution/warning
infringement notices/sanctions/penalties
offence reports
prohibition notices
issuing directions (eg cease driving/take a rest period etc)
Necessary paperwork or records may include:
National Heavy Vehicle Accreditation Scheme (NHVAS) interception books
penalty infringement & notices
incident/offence reports
traffic infringement notices
formal cautions/warnings
permits and notices
The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole. It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor, Performance Criteria, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms consistency of performance in intercepting vehicles and assessing driver compliance.
This will include evidence of:
intercepting vehicles and assessing driver compliance in actual or simulated circumstances on at least three separate occasions or in three different situations/contexts
using equipment under operational conditions
maintaining operational safety at all times
adhering to legal, ethical and organisational requirements relating to the interception of vehicles and assessment of driver compliance
enforcing legislation within the limits of the officer’s authority
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to a real or simulated workplace environment that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered while intercepting vehicles and assessing driver compliance, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine.
Access is required to resources such as:
applicable legislation, policies and procedures
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of requirements for situations likely to be encountered
vehicles, equipment and materials generally present in an operational environment
personal protective equipment
Method of assessment
Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this unit of competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of:
case studies
demonstration
observation
written or oral questions
scenarios
simulation or role plays
authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, such as literacy, and the needs of particular groups, such as:
people with disabilities
people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
women
young people
older people
people in rural and remote locations
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms consistency of performance in intercepting vehicles and assessing driver compliance.
This will include evidence of:
intercepting vehicles and assessing driver compliance in actual or simulated circumstances on at least three separate occasions or in three different situations/contexts
using equipment under operational conditions
maintaining operational safety at all times
adhering to legal, ethical and organisational requirements relating to the interception of vehicles and assessment of driver compliance
enforcing legislation within the limits of the officer’s authority
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to a real or simulated workplace environment that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered while intercepting vehicles and assessing driver compliance, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine.
Access is required to resources such as:
applicable legislation, policies and procedures
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of requirements for situations likely to be encountered
vehicles, equipment and materials generally present in an operational environment
personal protective equipment
Method of assessment
Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this unit of competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of:
case studies
demonstration
observation
written or oral questions
scenarios
simulation or role plays
authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, such as literacy, and the needs of particular groups, such as:
people with disabilities
people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
women
young people
older people
people in rural and remote locations
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWS76 | PSPTRP003 | Intercept vehicles and assess driver compliance | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J295 | PSP41812 | Certificate IV in Government (Road Transport Compliance) | Qualification |