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.
Common types of motor vehicle crashes may include:
rear end collision
side impact collision/adjacent direction collision
right turn in front of oncoming traffic
run off road on straight collision
run off road on curve collision
head on collision
pedestrian collision
Common causes of motor vehicle crashes may include:
rear end collision:
travelling too fast
not leaving enough distance between vehicles
side impact collision/adjacent direction collision:
poor or insufficient scanning of the driving environment
not sufficiently judging the gap in the traffic
overconfidence in driving ability
head on collision:
not judging speed or distance correctly when overtaking
not detecting hazards early enough
impatience
run off road on straight collision:
travelling too fast for the conditions
inexperience resulting in over steering or misjudging distances
pedestrian collision:
pedestrians not judging the amount of time it takes a vehicle to stop
encountering intoxicated or unpredictable pedestrians
right turn in front of oncoming traffic:
not judging speed accurately
Human, environmental and vehicular factors may include:
human:
fatigue
drugs
alcohol
speed
inattention
distraction
environmental:
road surface (gravel/sealed)
animals
road debris
geographical obstacle
architectural obstacle
vehicular factors - mechanical failure/vehicle defects:
tyres
brakes

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
identifying the major road crashes causes and post crash action
applying relevant legislation
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 both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including 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
Simulators are not suitable for final assessment of this unit of competency
Driving a vehicle is not part of the assessment of this unit of competency