Unit of competency Outline
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Operate multi-combination vehicle
Operate multi-combination vehicle
Unit of competency
National Code
RIIVEH302A
RIIVEH302A
State Code
WB649
WB649
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/11/2011
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
28/11/2011
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the operation of multi-combination vehicles in the resources and infrastructure industries. It includes preparing for operations, coupling and uncoupling trailers, conducting vehicle checks, supervising the loading and unloading of goods and materials, steering, manoeuvring and positioning a vehicle, managing engine power, monitoring and anticipating traffic and road conditions, monitoring vehicle efficiency, parking and securing the vehicle, and carrying out post-operational activities.Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for operations
- 1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity
- 1.2. Obtain, interpret and clarify/confirm work requirements in the form of shift briefings, handover details or work orders before proceeding with operation
- 1.3. Prepare vehicle records and carry out log-on procedures to site requirements
2. Couple and uncouple trailers
- 2.1. Couple or uncouple and check prime mover and trailer
3. Conduct vehicle checks
- 3.1. Conduct pre-start checks on vehicle, trailers and ancillary equipment
- 3.2. Test vehicle and trailer operations and report faults which affect the safety of the operation
- 3.3. Start engine in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines and start-up procedures, and check systems against operational criteria
4. Supervise loading and unloading of goods and materials
- 4.1. Identify and take into account load characteristics when determining appropriate loading and unloading procedures
- 4.2. Segregate dangerous or hazardous goods
- 4.3. Ensure that goods/materials are loaded in accordance with relevant mass and loading regulations and workplace procedures
- 4.4. Select and supervise the use of lifting aids and appliances used to aid loading
- 4.5. Conduct unloading activities in a safe and efficient manner taking into account suitable locations, stowage, safe use of equipment and the balance of remaining load
- 4.6. Identify goods requiring special handling and/or documentation and follow appropriate procedures
5. Steer, manoeuvre and position vehicle
- 5.1. Steer, manoeuvre and position vehicle in accordance with traffic regulations and site rules
- 5.2. Ensure vehicle movements are within limits of vehicle and road dimensions and in line with manufacturer's specifications
- 5.3. Confine centrifugal forces to load configuration and driving environment
- 5.4. Perform smooth and controlled movements
- 5.5. Avoid contact with obstacles
- 5.6. Carry out movements ensuring no injury to personnel or damage to property, equipment or facilities, and load
- 5.7. Utilise available road area to increase radius of turn and swept path
6. Manage engine power
- 6.1. Manage engine power to ensure efficiency of vehicle movement and to minimise damage to the engine and drive line
- 6.2. Operate vehicle within manufacturer's specified torque range and temperature
- 6.3. Coordinate engine power with gear selection to maintain torque range
- 6.4. Effect smooth transition in gear changes necessary to maintain engine power and torque range
7. Monitor and anticipate traffic and road conditions
- 7.1. Constantly monitor and anticipate traffic and road condition to allow a safe operation and ensure no injury to people or damage to property, equipment, loads and facilities
- 7.2. Achieve vehicle speed and safety using the accelerator, gears, brakes and speed retarding devices
- 7.3. Anticipate traffic flows to ensure the most efficient route of travel is taken to destinations without backtracking
- 7.4. Take account of road and traffic conditions, road standards, distance and load
8. Monitor vehicle efficiency
- 8.1. Constantly monitor the vehicle's performance to ensure maximum efficiency of operation and fuel consumption
- 8.2. Take account of warning devices that indicate engine or vehicle performance is hindered
- 8.3. Constantly monitor vehicle for any engine malfunctions or factors which may affect vehicle performance
- 8.4. Report any faults or damage to vehicle to the appropriate authority
9. Park and secure the vehicle
- 9.1. Bring vehicle to a halt through the use of brakes using straight line braking techniques
- 9.2. Park and lock/secure vehicle in accordance with manufacturer's specifications, site procedures and legal requirements
- 9.3. Park vehicle in an area that is safe and legal in line with traffic regulations
10. Carry out post-operational activities
- 10.1. Carry out engine shutdown
- 10.2. Complete post-operational checks in accordance with approved procedures and faults
- 10.3. Maintain/update vehicle records and process
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Compliance documentation may include:
legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
traffic regulations
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
safety information and procedures including:
vehicle height
condition of brakes and braking system (air pressure)
load characteristics
vehicle speed
prime mover/trailer load weight ratio
use of authorised cargo restraining equipment
fluid levels
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Vehicle records may include:
manual or electronic data collection systems
log-on/off, activity recording
trip records
refuelling information
Coupling or uncoupling procedures may include:
selection of an appropriately firm and level parking area
applying parking brakes
ensuring turn-table jaw release is locked/unlocked
turn-table lock and trailer wheel chocks
compatibility of turn-table and trailer ring pin
alignment of prime-mover, turn-table and trailer skid-pad
connecting brake service, emergency lines, auxiliary air and electrical lines
inspecting and testing of air brakes, trailer brakes, lock status of turn-table jaw release
securing and testing trailer landing legs
Pre-start checks may include:
fluid levels, including fuel, engine oil, brake fluids, coolant, clutch/transmission fluid and windscreen washer fluid
windows and mirrors for clear visibility
tyres and wheels (air pressure, tyre damage, illegal tread depth and condition, abnormal wear pattern and tyre compatibility)
fan belts
seat belts
door hatches and latches
battery and connections
visible and current registration and licences
spare wheel
wheel nuts
wheel chocks and wedges
rear guards
warning horn
trailer king pin
ancillary drive belt(s)
turn-table
pneumatic system including draining as required
skid plate block
Start-up procedures may include:
lights (headlights, clearance lights, indicators, hazard lights, reversing lights)
brakes
heating and ventilation
instruments and gauges
windscreen washers and wipers
pneumatic system including hydraulic hoses and hose connections
Load characteristics may include:
bulk materials
plant and equipment
irregularly shaped
packaged or unpackaged
labelled or unlabelled
palleted or unpalleted
Engine power may include:
selecting gear ratio to achieve smooth take-off
changing gears to maintain specified torque range at all speeds
utilising engine retarder
Road and traffic conditions may include:
effects of weather conditions on road
road surface
road gradient
degree of visibility
speed limits
approved routes
legal parking areas
parking distances
traffic pattern and density
Warning devices may include:
audible reversing buzzer
warning lights
speedometer
tachometer
oil pressure
air pressure
temperature gauges/warning lights
brake warning light
fuel quantity
electrical charging
ancillary systems indicators, e.g. high beam, turn signals, parking brake
Engine malfunctions may include:
overheating:
coolant
exhaust
drive-line
low oil temperature
electrical discharge/overcharge
low air pressure
ancillary systems
abnormal emissions
Faults that may affect the safety and efficiency of the operation may include:
excessive wear on king pins
loose/leaking air brake and hose fitting
excessive wear in suspension system
Compliance documentation may include:
legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
traffic regulations
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
safety information and procedures including:
vehicle height
condition of brakes and braking system (air pressure)
load characteristics
vehicle speed
prime mover/trailer load weight ratio
use of authorised cargo restraining equipment
fluid levels
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Vehicle records may include:
manual or electronic data collection systems
log-on/off, activity recording
trip records
refuelling information
Coupling or uncoupling procedures may include:
selection of an appropriately firm and level parking area
applying parking brakes
ensuring turn-table jaw release is locked/unlocked
turn-table lock and trailer wheel chocks
compatibility of turn-table and trailer ring pin
alignment of prime-mover, turn-table and trailer skid-pad
connecting brake service, emergency lines, auxiliary air and electrical lines
inspecting and testing of air brakes, trailer brakes, lock status of turn-table jaw release
securing and testing trailer landing legs
Pre-start checks may include:
fluid levels, including fuel, engine oil, brake fluids, coolant, clutch/transmission fluid and windscreen washer fluid
windows and mirrors for clear visibility
tyres and wheels (air pressure, tyre damage, illegal tread depth and condition, abnormal wear pattern and tyre compatibility)
fan belts
seat belts
door hatches and latches
battery and connections
visible and current registration and licences
spare wheel
wheel nuts
wheel chocks and wedges
rear guards
warning horn
trailer king pin
ancillary drive belt(s)
turn-table
pneumatic system including draining as required
skid plate block
Start-up procedures may include:
lights (headlights, clearance lights, indicators, hazard lights, reversing lights)
brakes
heating and ventilation
instruments and gauges
windscreen washers and wipers
pneumatic system including hydraulic hoses and hose connections
Load characteristics may include:
bulk materials
plant and equipment
irregularly shaped
packaged or unpackaged
labelled or unlabelled
palleted or unpalleted
Engine power may include:
selecting gear ratio to achieve smooth take-off
changing gears to maintain specified torque range at all speeds
utilising engine retarder
Road and traffic conditions may include:
effects of weather conditions on road
road surface
road gradient
degree of visibility
speed limits
approved routes
legal parking areas
parking distances
traffic pattern and density
Warning devices may include:
audible reversing buzzer
warning lights
speedometer
tachometer
oil pressure
air pressure
temperature gauges/warning lights
brake warning light
fuel quantity
electrical charging
ancillary systems indicators, e.g. high beam, turn signals, parking brake
Engine malfunctions may include:
overheating:
coolant
exhaust
drive-line
low oil temperature
electrical discharge/overcharge
low air pressure
ancillary systems
abnormal emissions
Faults that may affect the safety and efficiency of the operation may include:
excessive wear on king pins
loose/leaking air brake and hose fitting
excessive wear in suspension system
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 worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for operating a multi-combination vehicle
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient operation of multi-combination vehicles
working with others to undertake and complete the operation of multi-combination vehicles that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of the operation of multi-combination vehicles that safely, effectively and efficiently meet the required outcomes
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.
Customisation of assessment and delivery environment should sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.
Method of assessment
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:
written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge
observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
implementation of appropriate requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes
consistent achievement of required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to undertake and complete the operation of multi-combination vehicles
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.
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 worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for operating a multi-combination vehicle
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient operation of multi-combination vehicles
working with others to undertake and complete the operation of multi-combination vehicles that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of the operation of multi-combination vehicles that safely, effectively and efficiently meet the required outcomes
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.
Customisation of assessment and delivery environment should sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.
Method of assessment
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:
written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge
observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
implementation of appropriate requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes
consistent achievement of required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to undertake and complete the operation of multi-combination vehicles
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W2626 | MNCG1065A | Operate multi-combination vehicles on mine sites | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WH737 | RIIVEH302D | Operate multi-combination vehicle | Unit of competency |
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|---|---|---|---|
| W665 | RII30109 | Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations | Qualification |
| D583 | RII30111 | Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations | Qualification |