Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Maintenance may be carried out in typical road transport situations, including:
operations conducted at day or night
typical weather conditions
in confined spaces, exposed conditions and controlled or open environment
while in a depot, base or warehouse
while in the vehicle on the road
while at a client's workplace
Trailers may include:
any commercial trailers attached to vehicles used in the Australian transport industry
Maintenance checks may include:
routine inspections of trailer and its systems
checks prior to operations
checks on completion of operations
checks on completion of maintenance activities
Minor routine repairs may include:
the replacement of blown globes in trailer lights
minor repairs to couplings
repairs to rear tail-light lens
changing of tyres
repair of tyre punctures
Minor routine servicing may include:
topping up of water levels
lubrication of trailer components
checking of air in tyres
checking of air/hydraulic brake systems
checking of suspension and axles
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Information/records may include:
workplace routine servicing and maintenance procedures, checklists and instructions
relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority trailer maintenance regulations
maintenance checklists and records
trailer manufacturers instructions, specifications and recommended procedures
precautions and procedures to be adopted to protect the environment when servicing and maintaining trailers
OH&S procedures to be followed when servicing and maintaining trailers
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority vehicle maintenance regulations and requirements
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
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 and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace