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Unit of competency details

TLIB607C - Carry out inspection of vehicles designed to carry special loads (Release 1)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Is superseded by and equivalent to TLIB3006A - Carry out inspection of vehicles designed to carry special loads06/Mar/2011

Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
1 1 (this release) 30/Mar/2009

Qualifications that include this unit

CodeSort Table listing Qualifications that include this unit by the Code columnTitleSort Table listing Qualifications that include this unit by the Title columnUsage RecommendationRelease
DEF40512 - Certificate IV in Explosive Ordnance OperationsCertificate IV in Explosive Ordnance OperationsSuperseded1-2 
DEF30912 - Certificate III in Explosive Ordnance OperationsCertificate III in Explosive Ordnance OperationsSuperseded1-2 
PUA41910 - Certificate IV in Public Safety (Explosive Ordnance Manufacture)Certificate IV in Public Safety (Explosive Ordnance Manufacture)Superseded
PUA40510 - Certificate IV in Public Safety (Explosive Ordnance Operations)Certificate IV in Public Safety (Explosive Ordnance Operations)Superseded
DEF41912 - Certificate IV in Explosive Ordnance ManufactureCertificate IV in Explosive Ordnance ManufactureSuperseded1-2 
DEF30812 - Certificate III in Explosive Ordnance MaintenanceCertificate III in Explosive Ordnance MaintenanceSuperseded1-2 
PUA30810 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Explosive Ordnance Maintenance)Certificate III in Public Safety (Explosive Ordnance Maintenance)Superseded
DEF32312 - Certificate III in Explosive Ordnance ManufactureCertificate III in Explosive Ordnance ManufactureSuperseded
PUA32310 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Explosive Ordnance Manufacture)Certificate III in Public Safety (Explosive Ordnance Manufacture)Superseded
DEF40412 - Certificate IV in Explosive Ordnance MaintenanceCertificate IV in Explosive Ordnance MaintenanceSuperseded1-2 
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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 030717 Plant And Machine Operations  

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 030717 Plant And Machine Operations  25/Nov/2008 
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Modification History

Not applicable.

Unit Descriptor

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to carry out an inspection of a commercial vehicle designed to carry a special load, including action to implement manufacturers specifications for routine checks of the vehicle and its associated equipment, to clean the vehicle and its associated equipment, and to ensure that all specified safety requirements are met and that the vehicle and equipment are operational to the requirements of both the workplace and the relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority.

Application of the Unit

Work must be carried out in compliance with the regulations of the relevant roads and traffic authority and workplace procedures and policy concerning vehicle inspection.

Work is performed with limited or minimum supervision, with limited accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes. It involves the application of routine vehicle checking and maintenance principles and procedures to inspect a commercial vehicle designed to carry special loads across a variety of operational contexts.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Pre-Requisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills Information

The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of Employability Skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this competency is packaged will assist in identifying employability skill requirements.

Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content

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.

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements and Performance Criteria 

Element 

Performance Criteria 

1

Check vehicle 

1.1

A visual check of the internal and external condition of the vehicle is carried out in accordance with workplace procedures

1.2

Pre-operational inspections and checks of the vehicle's tyres, suspension, fluid levels and other critical features are carried out to ensure conformance with road safety standards

1.3

Associated equipment is tested to ensure it functions correctly to manufacturers specifications

1.4

Post start-up and shut-down checks are carried out after engine is started to identify possible engine or electrical problems

1.5

Warning systems (instruments and gauges) are checked to ensure they are operational

1.6

Where relevant, vehicle-monitoring device is logged on/off in accordance with manufacturers instructions and workplace policy

2

Clean vehicle and ancillary equipment 

2.1

Vehicle and associated equipment is cleaned in accordance with workplace procedures and legislation

2.2

Special purpose ancillary equipment is cleaned in accordance with any relevant government regulations and workplace procedures

3

Complete documentation 

3.1

Basic faults are identified and/or diagnosed and appropriate action taken to report or remedy them as required by workplace procedures and legislation

3.2

Records of inspection are updated and recommended repairs documented in accordance with workplace polices

Required Skills and Knowledge

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge :

Relevant duty of care requirements for the routine inspection of vehicles designed to carry special loads

Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations

Procedures for the checking and routine inspection of a commercial vehicle designed to carry special loads in accordance with workplace and manufacturers requirements and established safety rules and regulations including visual inspection procedures, pre-operational checking procedures and warning systems checking procedures

Problems that may occur during the routine inspection of a vehicle and its associated ancillary equipment, and appropriate actions and solutions

Techniques for the recognition of faults and vehicle/ancillary system irregularities

Basic principles of operation of systems on commercial vehicles, including electrical systems, fuel systems, cooling systems, steering systems, exhaust systems, tyres, brakes, and relevant ancillary systems

Relevant recording and documentation procedures

Required skills :

Communicate effectively with others when carrying out the routine inspection of a vehicle and its associated ancillary equipment

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information, technical data and drawings relevant to the routine inspection of a vehicle and its associated ancillary equipment

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to the routine inspection of a vehicle and its associated ancillary equipment

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when carrying out the routine inspection of a vehicle and its associated ancillary equipment

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems, faults or malfunctions that may be identified when carrying out the routine inspection of a vehicle and its associated ancillary equipment in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events when carrying out the routine inspection of a vehicle and its associated ancillary equipment

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment

Operate and adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards

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 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/or equipment, and/or

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 appropriately simulated activities at the registered training organisation, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Range Statement

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.

Type of vehicle may include all vehicles designed to carry special loads, for example:

concrete agitator

livestock transporter

armoured car

tanker

refrigerated vehicle

waste vehicle

fresh produce vehicle

car carrier

container carrier

recovery vehicle

Inspection may be carried out in typical road transport situations, including:

at day or night

typical weather conditions

in confined spaces, exposed conditions and controlled or open environment

while in a workplace, depot, base or warehouse

while in the vehicle on the road

while at a client's worksite

Ancillary equipment will be dependent on type of special load carried and may include:

refrigeration systems

concrete agitation systems

car transporter systems

livestock transporter systems

waste loading/discharge systems

recovery systems

tanker pumping and related systems

on-board cranes and hoists

armoured car systems

Inspection may include:

visual checks of vehicle

routine checks of vehicle systems

checks in accordance with a detailed inspection schedule

Routine checks may include:

water levels

oil levels

air pressure in tyres

brakes

lights

condition of tyres

battery

exhaust system

suspension

functions of associated ancillary equipment

Environmental hazards may include:

leaking oil and fuel

defective or inappropriately adjusted exhaust systems

inappropriate disposal of vehicle fluids in drains or sewerage systems

Dependent of the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

Information/records may include:

workplace routine inspection procedures, checklists and instructions for both the vehicle and associated ancillary equipment

relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority vehicle maintenance regulations

inspection checklists and records

manufacturers instructions, specifications and recommended procedures for both the vehicle and any associated ancillary equipment

precautions and procedures to be adopted to protect the environment when inspecting and servicing vehicles designed to carry special loads

OH&S procedures to be followed when inspecting and servicing vehicles designed to carry special loads

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority regulations and requirements pertaining to the inspection of vehicles designed to carry special loads

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

Unit Sector(s)

Not applicable.

Competency Field

B - Equipment Checking&Maintenance