Unit of competency Outline

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Operate vehicles

Operate vehicles

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCMOM205A
State Code
D7008
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/10/2014
Field of Education
030515 - Automotive Vehicle Operations
Original Release Date
09/10/2014
Nominal Hours
24
Description
This unit covers the process of maintaining and operating vehicles and defines the standard required to: carry out routine checks and maintenance; store loads securely; drive a range of vehicles safely and defensively; record details of vehicle use and maintenance.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare vehicle for use
  • 1.1. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards in the work area are identified and reported to the supervisor.
  • 1.2. Routine checks and maintenance of vehicle are conducted prior to use according to manufacturers specifications and enterprise requirements.
  • 1.3. Faults or malfunctions are identified and reported for repair according to enterprise requirements.
  • 1.4. Loads are secured according to safe operational specifications, OHS, legislative and enterprise requirements.
2. Drive vehicle
  • 2.1. Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used, maintained and stored according to OHS and enterprise requirements.
  • 2.2. Vehicle is driven in a safe and controlled manner and monitored for performance and efficiency.
  • 2.3. Driving hazards are identified, anticipated and controlled through the application of safe and defensive driving techniques.
  • 2.4. Environmental implications associated with vehicle operation are recognised and positive enterprise environmental procedures applied where relevant.
3. Complete and record vehicle performance
  • 3.1. Shut-down procedures are conducted according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements.
  • 3.2. Malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage to vehicle is detailed and reported according to enterprise requirements.
  • 3.3. Vehicle is cleaned and decontaminated (where necessary), secured and stored according to enterprise and OHS requirements.
  • 3.4. Vehicle operational reports are maintained to industry standards according to enterprise requirements.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Vehicles may include:
utilities
four wheel drive vehicles
light trucks.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

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 workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
carry out routine checks and maintenance
store loads securely
drive a range of vehicles safely and defensively
record details of vehicle use and maintenance.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S2732 RTC2306A Operate vehicles Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAQ60 AHCMOM205 Operate vehicles Unit of competency