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Licence to drive medium rigid vehicle

Licence to drive medium rigid vehicle

Unit of competency
National Code
TLILIC2015A
State Code
D5245
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
22/07/2011
Field of Education
030515 - Automotive Vehicle Operations
Original Release Date
22/07/2011
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to obtain a licence to drive a medium 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 medium rigid vehicle
  • 1.1 The medium 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 transmission damage
  • 1.3 Braking system of medium 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 medium rigid vehicle is driven in reverse, maintaining visibility and achieving accurate positioning
  • 1.6 The medium rigid vehicle is parked, shut down and secured in accordance with traffic regulations, safe&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 to 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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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA820 TLILIC1509A Licence to drive medium rigid vehicle Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WG237 TLILIC2015B Licence to drive a medium rigid vehicle Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
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