TLILIC2015B - Licence to drive a medium rigid vehicleTLILIC2015BLicence to drive a medium rigid vehicle

Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the 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 competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include:

applying relevant procedures that reflect legislative requirements

negotiating a range of complex traffic infrastructure (such as roundabouts, traffic lights, stalemate intersections, railway level crossings).

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Resources for assessment include access to:

range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment

appropriate range of relevant on-road operational situations or in the workplace

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment

applicable documentation such as workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.

Method of assessment

Practical driving aspects must be assessed in a vehicle typical of the class as approved by the state/territory driver licensing authority. The use of simulators for driver testing is not permitted.

The assessor must use the mandatory assessment tool provided by the state/territory driver licensing authority to conduct the assessment for this unit according to licensing authority requirements.

The state/territory driver licensing authority may prescribe approved routes, which must be used for the final assessment.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Medium rigid vehicle includes:

Two axle rigid truck, not being a prime mover, above 8 tonnes GVM

Two axle bus above 8 tonnes GVM

Vehicle handling procedures may include:

Accelerating and braking

Managing engine performance

Operating vehicle controls, instruments and indicators

Positioning and stopping a vehicle

Reversing a vehicle

Starting a vehicle

Steering and manoeuvring a vehicle

Using defensive driving techniques

Driving hazards may include:

Animals and objects on road

Faulty:

brakes

steering mechanism on vehicle

Fire in vehicle

Flooded sections of road

Foggy conditions

Leaking fuel

Oil on road

Parked vehicles on road

Pedestrians crossing road

Wet and iced roads

Windy sections of road

Traffic and road conditions may include:

Negotiating a range of more complex traffic infrastructure (such as roundabouts, traffic lights, stalemate intersections, railwaylevel crossings)

On open or private roads including roads with moderate inclines and declines

Operations conducted during the day or night

Typical weather conditions

While at a depot, base or warehouse

While at a client workplace or work site

Pre-operational inspections and equipment checks may include:

Checking and topping up fluid levels

Checking:

brakes

operation of vehicle lights and indicators

tyre pressures

Visually checking vehicle