Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
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This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required for the safe, timely and efficient transport of clients from one location to another at a particular site, or to other sites |
Application of the Unit
Application |
Work will be performed within a prescribed range of functions involving a defined range of skills and known routines and procedures |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains Employability Skills |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements define the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
The Performance Criteria specify the level of performance required to demonstrate achievement of the Element. Terms in italics are elaborated in the Range Statement. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for transport |
1.1 Confirm transport with relevant personnel 1.2 Explain procedure to client or relevant personnel and answer any questions as required 1.3 Prepare for the safe and timely transportation of the client 1.4 Select equipment and check to ensure that it is clean, complete and correctly functioning for transportation according to transportation requirements 1.5 Check any other equipment to ensure that it is attached correctly and safely to transportation equipment |
2. Transport client |
2.1 Transport client to designated location in accordance with transportation requirements and organisation policy 2.2 Manoeuvre equipment to ensure client comfort and safety and minimise risk to self |
3. Deliver client |
3.1 Deliver client to designated location and inform relevant personnel of client's arrival as required 3.2 Inform relevant personnel of client's needs as required 3.3 Return equipment as required 3.4 Carry out reporting requirements as appropriate |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit. |
Essential knowledge : The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role This includes knowledge of:
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Essential skills : It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to:
In addition, the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role This includes the ability to:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit : |
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Context of and specific resources for assessment : |
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Method of assessment : |
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Access and equity considerations : |
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Related unit : |
This unit can be assessed independently, however it may be assessed wholly or partly with:
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any 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. |
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Transportation requirements may include : |
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Transportation equipment may include but is not limited to : |
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Other equipment may include but is not limited to : |
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Client needs may include : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable