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Operate vehicle carrying special loads

Operate vehicle carrying special loads

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIC3063
State Code
AWM90
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
12/06/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/08/2016
Field of Education
030515 - Automotive Vehicle Operations
Original Release Date
04/08/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a vehicle carrying a special load in accordance with road and traffic authority and other relevant government regulations and company policies, and to effectively manage hazardous situations.It involves carrying out pre-operational checks, driving a vehicle carrying special loads, and applying routine vehicle driving principles and procedures to maintain the safety and operation of a commercial vehicle carrying a special load across a variety of driving contexts.Driving must be carried out in accordance with relevant state/territory road and traffic authority licence and permit requirements and regulations and specific regulatory and permit requirements for the special load being carried.Driving is performed with limited supervision, and with duty of care responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Carry out pre-operational checks
  • 1.1 Job hazards are identified and required action is taken to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards
  • 1.2 Pre-operational checks for special purpose vehicle and associated ancillary equipment are carried out in accordance with manufacturer requirements, government regulations, and workplace policies and procedures
  • 1.3 Faults and defects identified during checks are repaired or reported in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Drive a vehicle carrying special loads
  • 2.1 Vehicle is manoeuvred in accordance with regulations/permit requirements for vehicle class involved and load being carried
  • 2.2 Vehicles carrying explosives or dangerous goods (DG) are driven along designated routes in accordance with relevant codes, government regulations and workplace policies
  • 2.3 Load is transported and vehicle is manoeuvred in accordance with required precautions relating to load unusual/special characteristics and/or relevant government regulations for special load, including the current Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code and the current Australian Code for the Transport of Explosives by Road and Rail
  • 2.4 Signs, placards or indicators are fixed to vehicle, as required
  • 2.5 Appropriate procedures are followed for load concerned in a driving emergency
  • 2.6 Documentation is completed and proofread in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S8273 TLIC3063A Operate vehicle carrying special loads Unit of competency