Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Relevant compliance documentation may include:
legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Rules and regulations may be found in:
industrial safety regulations and legislation/organisation policy/procedures covering same
driving manuals
safety code of practice, signs and hazard codes
materials safety data sheets (MSDS), container labels
manufacturer's specifications
employer's procedure manual/work instruction/safety analysis/directive
company instructions
maps and plans
vehicle log books
accident investigation forms
Vehicles may include:
any two-wheel drive passenger vehicle
all-wheel drive sedan/utility/station wagon
light trucks (usually table tops)
heavy support vehicles
heavy vehicles (such as drill rigs)
towed vehicle/trailer

Note: State legislative requirements on road transport are adhered to
Loads may include:
materials for exploration operations
spares for all equipment
fuels for all equipment, including oils and other lubricants
other hazardous substances and equipment
water tanks
ancillary equipment (e.g. pumps, generators, lighting plant)
compressors, caravans and/or vehicles
pallets
fluids
bulk materials
decontamination (cleaning) chemicals
safety equipment including personal protective equipment
towed loads

Note: Some of the materials to be transported are inherently hazardous
Terrain over which vehicles can be driven may include:
state and federal roads, sealed and unsealed
tracks or trails (e.g. mining and forestry access roads, fire trails)
off-road, where surface may vary in type, condition, gradient
barriers such as streams, gullies, sand dunes, banks
Hazards (other than those relating to terrain) may include:
power lines
fences, gates
natural disasters (e.g. floods)
LPG appliances/canisters
other transported gas cylinders
portable and fixed winches
road transport hazards (e.g. braking with loads, camber, hills, rough surfaces)
serviceability of slings, tow ropes, shackles, snatch blocks lashings, vehicle restraining structures, decks, steps and jacks
Range of load restraint/lashings may include:
direct lashings
indirect lashings
combination of direct and indirect lashings
knots (securing loads on vehicles)
Driving a vehicle off-road may include:
driving on rocky trails
steep gradients
driving in mud, snow and ice
crossing sand dunes/crossing rivers
stall recovery - ascent and descent
Maps, communications and navigation aids may include:
compass
global positioning system (GPS)
range of maps and diagrams
topographical information
Basic survival techniques may include:
coping with breakdowns in the bush or isolated areas
physical and emotional requirements in an emergency and in isolated areas
methods of self protection to enhance survival
sources of water
making fire/protecting the environment
signalling search parties/aircraft
search party assistance
determining directions/locations
remaining in control/assisting other team members
coping with accidents and illness/First Aid within limits of competency
reading and interpreting maps
Information communicated may include:
use of two way radio, CB radio
SAT phones, mobile phones
reporting defects, necessary detours, work hazards, changes in environmental patterns (e.g. storm, flood)
phonetic alphabet
call signs and radio protocols
Documentation may include:
log books/service records
pre-drive checks
Minor repairs/replacements may include:
wheel changing/rotation
using jumper leads
charging/servicing batteries
bleeding brakes
bleeding hydraulic system
adjusting clutch
bleeding fuel system
servicing air cleaners
changing oil and oil filters
greasing/lubrication
basic pre-drive operational checks of a vehicle
Recovery techniques may include:
jacking
winching
rigging
towing

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 mobilising equipment and materials
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of equipment and materials mobilisation
working with others to undertake and complete the mobilisation of materials and equipment that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of equipment and materials mobilisation that safely, effectively and efficiently meets 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 to 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 requirement, 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 mobilisation of equipment and materials
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.