Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
For the purposes of this unit heavy vehicle includes:
medium ridged
heavy ridged
heavy combination
multi combination
Unsealed road may include:
an open road
a private road
formed unsealed roads
dirt tracks
remote areas
workplace or worksite
Operation of a heavy vehicle on unsealed roads may be carried out in typical road transport situations, including:
by day or night
in typical weather conditions
on the open road
on a private road
on formed unsealed roads
on dirt tracks
in remote areas
while at a client's workplace or work site
Vehicle handling procedures may include:
starting a vehicle
steering and manoeuvring a vehicle
accelerating and braking
positioning and stopping a vehicle
reversing a vehicle
operating vehicle controls, instruments and indicators
using air brakes
using defensive driving techniques
managing engine performance
Pre-operational checks may include:
visual check of vehicle
checks and top up of fluid levels
checks of tyre pressures
checks of operation of vehicle lights and indicators
checks of brakes
checks of coupling equipment
Hazards could include:
wet and iced roads
animals and objects on road
fire in vehicle
leaking fuel
faulty brakes
parked vehicles on the road
faulty steering mechanism on vehicle
pedestrians crossing the road
flooded sections of road
windy sections of road
foggy conditions
slow moving vehicles
Factors that can cause traffic delays and diversions may include:
traffic accidents
flooded sections of road
road damage
bridge/tunnel damage
road works
building construction
emergency situations such as bushfires, etc.
livestock movement
holiday traffic
road closures for utility works such as electricity, water, sewerage, telecommunications, gas, etc.
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 pre-operational checks of vehicle
emergency procedures
vehicle work diaries or record book (where required)
Applicable regulations, legislation and codes may include:
relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority driving regulations and licence/permit requirements pertaining to operating heavy vehicles on unsealed roads
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 the underpinning knowledge and skills
applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures
using techniques for heavy vehicle operation on unsealed roads
identifying requirements for reconditioning of vehicles
identifying awareness of environmental sensitivities when driving on unsealed roads
identifying techniques for entering and exiting sealed and unsealed road surfaces
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate assessments using written/practical/oral assessments
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
A simulator/online assessment is not suitable for the final assessment of this unit of competency