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.
Type of vehicle may include:
any commercial transport vehicle
Breakdowns and emergencies may occur in a range of road transport situations, including:
operations conducted at day or night
typical weather conditions
on the open road
on a private road
while at a depot, base or warehouse
while at a client's workplace or work site
Type of breakdowns/emergencies may include
collision
spillage of fuel or dangerous load
tyre blow-outs
fire or explosion
engine failure
broken axle
bogged vehicle
load shifts
electrical failure,
breakdown
overturned vehicle
accident involving another vehicle
Emergency equipment may include:
first aid kit
fire extinguishers
warning signs and indicators
mobile phone or radio
Depending on the type and extent of the breakdown/emergency, the action to be taken to coordinate a breakdown/emergency may include:
identifying and following established breakdown/emergency procedures
evaluating the cause and effects of the breakdown/emergency
coordinating emergency procedures and rendering assistance and first aid if required
contacting and cooperating with relevant emergency authorities as required
controlling traffic at the site of a breakdown or emergency
taking appropriate action to secure the breakdown/emergency situation
obtaining and recording information about the incident
reporting on breakdown/emergency situation in accordance with regulatory and workplace requirements
Consultative processes may include:
workplace personnel and management
designated breakdown/emergency officers
emergency services personnel including ambulance, police, fire services, etc.
union representatives
industrial relations and OH&S specialists
other professional or technical staff
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Information documents may include:
workplace instructions and procedures concerning breakdowns and emergencies
state/territory licence and permit requirements as they relate to breakdowns/emergencies
state/territory road rules
vehicle manufacturers instructions, specifications and recommended procedures
goods/materials identification numbers and codes, including IMDG markings and HAZCHEM signs
manifests, bar codes, goods and container identification
relevant codes of practice, including the Australian Dangerous Goods Code, the Australian Explosives Code, the Code of Practice for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Substances
workplace procedures and policies for the handling of dangerous goods, explosives and radioactive and other hazardous substances
vehicle log book or record book (where required)
relevant standards and certification requirements
quality assurance procedures
Applicable procedures and codes may include:
relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority driving regulations and licence/permit requirements pertaining to class of vehicle involved
relevant state/territory road rules
relevant state/territory permit regulations and requirements
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
Australian Dangerous Goods Code
Australian Explosives Code
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
Code of Practice for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Substances
state/territory legislation covering the safe handling of infectious substances

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
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
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 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/or equipment, and/or
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through appropriately simulated activities at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace