Unit of competency Outline

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Interpret road maps and navigate pre-determined routes

Interpret road maps and navigate pre-determined routes

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIH107D
State Code
S5759
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/07/2010
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/10/2010
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
14/10/2010
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to interpret road maps and navigate routes as part of transport operations including identifying and determining the most appropriate route, and completing required route documentation in accordance with operational requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify and determine the pre-planned route
  • 1.1 Documentation on the pre-determined route is accessed and interpreted
  • 1.2 Relevant street directory and/or road maps are identified and accessed
  • 1.3 Street directory and road map symbols are recognised and interpreted
  • 1.4 Points of departure and destination are identified in a directory index and the information used to locate designated places on the appropriate map
  • 1.5 Directions for a pre-determined route are interpreted and the route traced using a street directory and road map
  • 1.6 Key intersections and other landmarks along the route are identified for use in following the planned route
  • 1.7 Alternative routes are identified for possible contingency situations such as emergencies or traffic delays
  • 1.8 Pre-determined route is correctly followed
2 Complete necessary documentation
  • 2.1 Required route documentation is completed in accordance with purpose of transportation and with workplace requirements
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.
This unit covers:
work of transport and distribution personnel involved in the delivery of a range of possible goods and materials including valuables, secured products and documents and materials
Operations may be conducted:
in a range of work environments and weather conditions
by day or night
Customers may be:
internal or external
Routes will be pre-determined but may include:
alternative routes to accommodate contingency situations
Map areas may include:
metropolitan areas
country and regional areas
interstate locations
Depending on the type of transport service being provided, consultative processes may involve:
clients
other employees and supervisors
management
other professional or technical staff
private security personnel
public sector security personnel
police and other emergency services
security consultants
Communication in the work area may include:
mobile and fixed phones
radio
oral, aural or signed communications
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 procedures and policies
route specifications
maps and street directories
published information on route hazards such as height, width and mass limitations of bridges, tunnels and other critical physical structures along a possible route
competency standards and training materials
supplier and/or client route documentation
quality assurance procedures
emergency procedures
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant state/territory road rules and traffic acts
regulations and codes related to the transport of dangerous goods, explosives and hazardous materials
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
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S2567 TDTH197C Interpret road maps and navigate pre-determined routes Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
D5159 TLIH2001A Interpret road maps and navigate pre-determined routes Unit of competency