Unit of competency Outline
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Drive multi-combination vehicle
Drive multi-combination vehicle
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIC4006
TLIC4006
State Code
AWM80
AWM80
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
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 drive a multi-combination vehicle safely, including maintaining systematic and efficient control of all vehicle functions, coupling and uncoupling dollies, monitoring traffic and road conditions, managing vehicle condition and performance, and effectively managing hazardous situations.Driving must be carried out in accordance with relevant state/territory road and traffic authority licence requirements and regulations for multi-combination vehicles.Driving is performed with limited supervision, and 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 Drive multi-combination vehicle
- 1.1 Multi-combination vehicle is started, steered, manoeuvred, positioned and stopped in accordance with traffic regulations and manufacturer instructions
- 1.2 Engine power is managed to ensure efficiency and performance, and to minimise engine and transmission damage
- 1.3 Multi-combination vehicle braking system is managed and operated to ensure effective control of vehicle under all conditions
- 1.4 Driving hazards are identified and/or anticipated and avoided or controlled through defensive driving
- 1.5 Multi-combination vehicle is driven in reverse, maintaining visibility and achieving accurate positioning
- 1.6 Multi-combination vehicle is parked, shut down, uncoupled and secured in accordance with manufacturer specifications, traffic regulations and workplace procedures
- 1.7 Appropriate signage and lights are checked for operational effectiveness and for conformity to prescribed traffic regulations
- 1.8 Appropriate procedures are followed in a driving emergency
2 Monitor traffic and road conditions
- 2.1 Most efficient and permissible route of travel is taken by monitoring and anticipating traffic flows and conditions, road standards and other factors likely to cause delays or route deviations
- 2.2 Traffic and road conditions are constantly monitored and acted on to enable safe operation and to ensure no injury to people or damage to property, equipment, loads and facilities
3 Monitor and maintain vehicle performance
- 3.1 Vehicle performance is maintained through pre-operational inspections and vehicle checks
- 3.2 Prime mover, dollies and trailer are aligned and coupled in proper sequence in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
- 3.3 Coupled vehicle is checked and tested to ensure it is correctly secured and to confirm it is fully operational
- 3.4 Performance and efficiency of vehicle operation is monitored during use
- 3.5 Defective or irregular performance or malfunctions are reported to appropriate authority
- 3.6 Vehicle records are maintained/updated and information is processed in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D5055 | TLIC4006A | Drive multi-combination vehicle | Unit of competency |