Unit of competency Outline

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Licence to drive multi-combination vehicle

Licence to drive multi-combination vehicle

Unit of competency
National Code
TLILIC3018A
State Code
D5254
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/05/2012
Field of Education
030515 - Automotive Vehicle Operations
Original Release Date
31/05/2012
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to obtain a licence to drive a multi-combination vehicle. It includes systematic and efficient control of all vehicle functions, monitoring of traffic and road conditions, management of vehicle condition and performance, coupling and uncoupling of dollies, and effective management of hazardous situations. Assessment of this unit will be undertaken within a licensing examination conducted by, or under the authority of, the relevant Heavy Vehicle Driver Licensing Authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Drive the multi-combination vehicle
  • 1.1 The multi-combination vehicle is started, steered, manoeuvred, positioned and stopped in accordance with traffic regulations
  • 1.2 Engine power is managed to ensure efficiency and performance and to minimise engine and transmission damage
  • 1.3 Braking system of multi-combination vehicle is managed and operated to ensure effective control of the vehicle under all conditions
  • 1.4 Driving hazards are identified and/or anticipated and avoided or controlled through defensive driving
  • 1.5 The multi-combination vehicle is driven in reverse, maintaining visibility and achieving accurate positioning
  • 1.6 The multi-combination vehicle is parked, shut down, uncoupled and secured according to traffic regulations, safe and secure
  • 1.7 Where required, overwidth and overweight permit applications are undertaken in accordance with relevant regulatory requirements
  • 1.8 Load is safely and effectively restrained
  • 1.9 Appropriate procedures are followed in the event of a driving emergency
2Monitor traffic and road conditions
  • 2.1 An appropriate route of travel is observed taking into account prescribed routes.
  • 2.2 Traffic and road conditions are constantly monitored and acted upon to enable safe operation and ensure no injury to people or damage to property, equipment loads and facilities
  • 2.3 Interaction with other road users is conducted courteously and in accordance with road rules to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow
3Monitor and maintain vehicle performance
  • 3.1 Vehicle performance is maintained through pre-operational inspections and checks of the vehicle
  • 3.2 Appropriate signage, lights and the like are checked for operational effectiveness and for conformity to prescribed traffic regulations
  • 3.3 Prime mover, dollies and trailer are aligned and coupled in proper sequence, safe and secure
  • 3.4 Coupled vehicle is checked and tested to ensure it is correctly secured and to confirm that it is fully operational
  • 3.5 Performance and efficiency of vehicle operation is monitored during use
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WG240 TLILIC3018B Licence to drive a multi combination vehicle Unit of competency
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