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Assess vehicle compliance
Assess vehicle compliance
Unit of competency
National Code
PSPTRAN403A
PSPTRAN403A
State Code
C8333
C8333
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/07/2014
Field of Education
030515 - Automotive Vehicle Operations
Original Release Date
04/07/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to undertake vehicle compliance assessments.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may be applicable to this unit at the time of publication
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Check and use compliance equipment
- 1.1 Equipment is checked in accordance with organisational policies and procedures and manufacturers' specifications.
- 1.2 Equipment is accurately calibrated to meet legal requirements.
- 1.3 Equipment is operated in accordance with standards and procedures.
2. Intercept vehicles
- 2.1 Interceptions and procedures are planned with co-workers to ensure compliance with legislation, codes of practice, organisational procedures and standards.
- 2.2 Safe locations are selected for each interceoption in accordance with organisational policy and workplace health and safety requirements.
- 2.3 Clear and meaningful signals are given to driver of target vehicles to stop their vehicles in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures.
- 2.4 Agency policy requirements for interception vehicles are complied with.
- 2.5 Occupational health and safety requirements are followed to prevent injury or damage
3. Assess vehicle compliance with regulatory requirements
- 3.1 Regulatory details/records are verified and data interpreted.
- 3.2 Compliance with conditions of the authorisation and/or any exemptions is assessed and any non-compliance is identified.
- 3.3 Compliance checks are undertaken in accordance with legislation and standards.
- 3.4 Operational safety is maintained at all times and contingency management processes are implemented for any unplanned events in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
- 3.5 Any non-compliances are identified in accordance with regulatory requirements.
4. Act on vehicle non-compliance
- 4.1 Action is taken to achieve compliance in accordance with legislation, policy and procedures
- 4.2 Operators/responsible parties are informed of the action, justification for it an deny rights of appeal in accordance with legal requirements and organisational procedures.
- 4.3 Necessary records/paperwork are completed in accordance with legal and operational requirements.
- 4.3 Organisational requirements for conducting mass compliance checks are complied with.
The Range Statement provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. The variables cater for differences between States and Territories and the Commonwealth, and between organisations and workplaces. They allow for different work requirements, work practices and knowledge. The Range Statement also provides a focus for assessment. It relates to the unit as a whole. Text in bold italics in the Performance Criteria is explained here.
Equipment may include:
cameras
computers
measuring devices
radar
telecommunications equipment
intelligent transport technology
compliance technology
Locations may include:
roadside location:
urban
regional
high volume city locations
operator’s premises
interception sites
checking stations
vehicle inspection centres
Compliance checks may include:
mass
dimensions
load security
load restraint
access
registration
other legislative requirements
Contingency management processes may include:
verbal tactic to diffuse a situation
use of defensive tactics
strategic withdrawal
seeking assistance
calling police
Action on non-compliance may include:
immediate rectification of minor problems
caution/warning
infringement notices/sanctions/penalties
improvement notices
defect notices
offence reports
prohibition notices
issuing directions (i.e. returning to statutory limits)
Equipment may include:
cameras
computers
measuring devices
radar
telecommunications equipment
intelligent transport technology
compliance technology
Locations may include:
roadside location:
urban
regional
high volume city locations
operator’s premises
interception sites
checking stations
vehicle inspection centres
Compliance checks may include:
mass
dimensions
load security
load restraint
access
registration
other legislative requirements
Contingency management processes may include:
verbal tactic to diffuse a situation
use of defensive tactics
strategic withdrawal
seeking assistance
calling police
Action on non-compliance may include:
immediate rectification of minor problems
caution/warning
infringement notices/sanctions/penalties
improvement notices
defect notices
offence reports
prohibition notices
issuing directions (i.e. returning to statutory limits)
The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole. It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor, Performance Criteria, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms consistency of performance in assessing vehicle compliance.
This will include evidence of:
undertaking at least three actual or simulated vehicle assessments, on three separate occasions and for different vehicle configurations.using compliance equipment under operational conditions maintaining operational safety at all times
adhering to legal, ethical and organisational requirements relating to vehicle compliance assessments enforcing legislation within the limits of the officer’s authority.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to a real or simulated workplace environment that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered while assessing vehicle compliance, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine.
Access is required to resources such as:
applicable legislation, policies and procedures
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of requirements for situations likely to be encountered
vehicles, equipment and materials generally present in an operational environment
personal protective equipment.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this unit of competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of:
case studies
demonstration
observation
written or oral questions
scenarios
simulation or role plays
authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, such as literacy, and the needs of particular groups, such as:
people with disabilities
people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Women
young people
older people
people in rural and remote locations.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms consistency of performance in assessing vehicle compliance.
This will include evidence of:
undertaking at least three actual or simulated vehicle assessments, on three separate occasions and for different vehicle configurations.using compliance equipment under operational conditions maintaining operational safety at all times
adhering to legal, ethical and organisational requirements relating to vehicle compliance assessments enforcing legislation within the limits of the officer’s authority.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to a real or simulated workplace environment that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered while assessing vehicle compliance, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine.
Access is required to resources such as:
applicable legislation, policies and procedures
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of requirements for situations likely to be encountered
vehicles, equipment and materials generally present in an operational environment
personal protective equipment.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this unit of competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of:
case studies
demonstration
observation
written or oral questions
scenarios
simulation or role plays
authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, such as literacy, and the needs of particular groups, such as:
people with disabilities
people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Women
young people
older people
people in rural and remote locations.
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| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J295 | PSP41812 | Certificate IV in Government (Road Transport Compliance) | Qualification |