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.
Operations may include:
all pilot and escort vehicle operations
Pilot and escort operations 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
on the open road
on a private road
in the workplace, warehouse or depot
at a client's workplace
Communication equipment may include:
vehicle signage
light battens
white gloves
directional display boards
radio
satellite phone
flashing lights
headlights
hazard lights
Operational hazards may include (examples only):
wet and iced roads
oil on road
animals and objects on road
fire in vehicle
leaking fuel
faulty brakes
parked vehicles on the road
faulty steering mechanism on vehicle
pedestrians crossing the road
flooded sections of road
windy sections of road
foggy conditions
Personnel to whom communication is directed include:
driver of overmassed and/or oversized vehicle
other drivers on the road
management/supervisors
base personnel
emergency services
regulatory authorities
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Documentation/records may include:
state/territory pilot/escort permit/regulatory requirements
state/territory road rules
workplace procedures and policies
workplace communication instructions and procedures
vehicle manufacturers instructions and specifications
emergency procedures
communication log book or record book (where required)
Applicable procedures and codes may include:
relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority driving regulations and licence requirements pertaining to piloting and escort functions
relevant state/territory road rules
relevant state/territory oversized and overmassed permit regulations and requirements
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory fatigue management regulations
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