Unit of competency
Modification History
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This unit was released in PSP Public Sector Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages. This unit supersedes and is equivalent to PSPTRAN407 Intercept vehicles and assess driver compliance.
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Application
This unit describes the skills required to intercept vehicles and assess driver compliance with legislative requirements. It includes checking and using equipment, intercepting vehicles, assessing driver compliance and acting on any non-compliances found. Knowledge of driver compliance requirements, chain of responsibility legislation and offences under all applicable legislation must be applied. This includes communicating with drivers, dealing with conflict and maintaining operational safety at all times.
This unit applies to those working in road transport regulatory roles who are authorised under enabling legislation to intercept vehicles and assess driver compliance with regulatory requirements.
The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.
Those undertaking this unit would work independently, performing routine tasks in a range of familiar environments.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Competency Field
Transport
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Check and use compliance equipment |
1.1 Check equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications. 1.2 Calibrate equipment. 1.3 Operate equipment. |
2. Intercept vehicles |
2.1 Plan interceptions and procedures with co-workers to ensure compliance. 2.2 Select safe locations for each interception. 2.3 Give clear and meaningful signals to drivers of target vehicles to stop their vehicles. 2.4 Comply with agency policy requirements for intercepting vehicles. 2.5 Follow work health and safety requirements to prevent injury or damage. |
3. Assess driver compliance |
3.1 Verify required driver records. 3.2 Report the nature of any offences to the driver. 3.3 Maintain operational safety at all times. 3.4 Implement contingency management processes for any unplanned events. |
4. Act on driver non-compliance |
4.1 Undertake action to achieve compliance. 4.2 Inform operators and/or responsible parties of the action, justification for it and any rights of appeal. 4.3 Complete necessary records. |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills are embedded within the elements and performance criteria of this unit.
Unit Mapping Information
This unit supersedes and is equivalent to PSPTRAN407 Intercept vehicles and assess driver compliance.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623