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.
Commercial vehicle may include:
commercial vehicles equal to or less than 4.5 tonnes GVM and seating up to 12 adults, including the driver, and all types of transmission that is used or intended to be used to carry goods of all types for hire or reward. Hired or leased vehicles and vehicles owned by a business to carry its own goods are included
Driving 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
while at a depot, base or warehouse
while at a client's workplace or work site
Vehicle handling procedures may include:
starting a vehicle
eco driving
steering and manoeuvring a vehicle
accelerating and braking
positioning and stopping a vehicle
reversing a vehicle
operating vehicle controls, instruments and indicators
managing engine performance
Pre-operational checks may include:
visual check of vehicle
checking and topping up of fluid levels
checks of tyre pressures
checks of operation of vehicle lights and indicators
checks of brakes
load and load restraints
check operation of associated equipment
Minor routine repairs may include:
replacement of blown globes in vehicle lights
replacement of broken fan belt
replacement of blown fuse
replacement of door mirrors
repairs to rear tail-light lens
changing of tyres
repair of tyre punctures
replacement of broken coolant hose
Eco driving may include:
engine management
brake management
ancillary brakes
gear selection
using air-conditioning only when necessary
not idling engine for extended periods when not in use
anticipating traffic flow to prevent driving at congested times
Associated equipment may include:
tail gate loaders
electronic doors
gates, curtains
ramps
stairs
hydraulic lifters
ticket machines
Driving hazards may include:
wet and iced roads
oil on road
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
other road users
following distance
traffic flow
time of day or night
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, building fires, etc.
road closures for special events such as marches, parades, etc.
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 driving licence 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 log book or record book (where required)
Applicable regulations, legislation and codes may include:
relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority driving regulations and licence requirements pertaining to the class of vehicle
relevant state/territory road rules
relevant state/territory permit regulations and requirements
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
demonstrating operation of a commercial vehicle and its associated equipment
demonstrating a theory and practical understanding of driving principles
demonstrating an understanding of possible associated equipment for commercial vehicles
applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures
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 appropriately simulated activities at the training organisation, 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