Release 2.  This is the second release of this unit of competency in the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package:

• Minor statement changes in Assessment Conditions.

Release 1.  This is the first release of this unit of competency in the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package.

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required for higher-order safe driving. This unit applies to light vehicle safe driving behaviours.

This includes higher-order skills involving broad cognitive, technical, communication and vehicle management. It also requires knowledge about hazard perception, risk control and safe driving behaviour, judgement, decision making and multi-tasking that builds on driver licence requirements across a range of vehicles and driving situations.

Safe light vehicle driving behaviours are applied without supervision.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Not applicable.

C – Vehicle Operation

Not applicable.

ELEMENTS 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1  

Apply relevant legislation applicable to safe light vehicle driving 

1.1 

Current road rules and regulations are identified, interpreted and applied

1.2 

Road signs, signals and markings are identified and complied with in safe light vehicle driving activities

1.3 

Purpose of road rules and traffic safety laws in ensuring safe and efficient regulation of traffic flow is interpreted and applied when driving a vehicle

2 

Apply safe light vehicle driving behaviours 

2.1 

Requirements for safe light vehicle driving are applied

2.2 

Importance of attitude in complying with road rules in relation to level of risk faced by a driver is applied when driving a light vehicle

2.3 

Importance of road sharing principles are applied when driving a light vehicle

2.4 

Importance of motivation to drive safely is interpreted and explained

2.5 

Principles of proactive driving methods that maintain one’s driving at a low risk are identified and applied

2.6 

Contributing risk factors to potential crash risks are identified and taken into consideration

3 

Apply low-risk driving strategies 

3.1 

Contributing risk factors to forming opinions and beliefs about low-risk driving are applied

3.2 

Human factors that can influence low-risk driving behaviour are outlined

3.3 

Low-risk driving strategies are applied and their rationale explained

4 

Explain risk factors that contribute to accidents when driving a light vehicle 

4.1 

Contributing risk factors to accidents are recognised

4.2 

External factors that could lead to accidents are outlined

4.3 

Internal factors that could lead to accidents are outlined

4.4 

Consequences of accidents in relation to relevant traffic laws and physical, financial and psychological costs to the individual and society are explained

4.5 

Functions of vehicle operations and controls and how to recover control of a vehicle are explained

5 

Apply operation and light vehicle control skills 

5.1 

Appropriate actions are taken to respond to hazardous situations

5.2 

Principles of braking are applied to a high level of technical competence

5.3 

Principles of steering are applied to a high level of technical competence

5.4 

Slow speed manoeuvres are carried out to a high level of technical competence

5.5 

Vehicle is operated and controlled to a high level of technical competence

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

This unit replaces and is equivalent to TLIC3036A Apply safe car driving behaviours.

Release 2.  This is the second release of this unit of competency in the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package:

• Minor statement changes in Assessment Conditions.

Release 1.  This is the first release of this unit of competency in the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

• adapting to differences in vehicles, including their operations, controls and safety devices
• applying correct selection and application of a braking system
• applying correct steering control techniques in a variety of driving conditions
• applying high-level road craft skills
• applying road rules
• carrying out pre-operational checks and related action on vehicles
• complying with relevant legislative, regulatory and workplace procedures
• dealing with adverse road conditions while driving a vehicle
• evaluating risk and consequences of own driving actions
• following operational instructions
• identifying risk factors that might impact on driving behaviours and implementing appropriate low-risk driving response measures
• identifying, monitoring and anticipating traffic hazards and taking appropriate and timely action
• implementing contingency plans
• implementing work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and practices when:

• conducting prestart-up checks
• identifying hazards
• minimising, controlling or eliminating hazards
• observing and interpreting driver behaviour that may put people at risk

• maintaining situational awareness
• making necessary adjustments to suit driving environment
• managing speed and space while driving a vehicle
• manoeuvring a vehicle at slow speed
• monitoring traffic and road conditions and reacting appropriately
• monitoring vehicle performance and taking appropriate action as required
• negotiating complex traffic and road conditions
• reading and interpreting relevant instructions, road rules, procedures, jurisdictional requirements, information and signs
• selecting and using vehicle operations, controls and safety devices to enable safe light vehicle driving.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

• cognitive factors that may influence performance in light vehicle driving activities
• consequences of vehicle accidents
• correct application of braking techniques
• critical factors underpinning high-level driving technical competence
• factors contributing to accidents including:

• age, experience, drugs, alcohol, medication, road conditions, fatigue and time of day
• driver values, emotions, limitations and personal needs
• emotional factors, driver’s own behaviours and driver’s operation at high levels of risk
• speed, space, vision, road conditions, vehicle condition and environmental conditions

• low-risk driving behaviours including:

• creating and maintaining crash avoidance space
• protecting crash avoidance space
• obeying road rules, safety information and directions

• observation and scanning techniques
• procedures for identifying and responding to hazards
• purpose and benefits of road rules enforcement for safe light vehicle driving
• rationale for ongoing development of traffic regulations to meet changing traffic conditions
• relevant road rules and traffic safety legislation including:

• alcohol and drugs
• driver licensing
• vehicle registration
• vehicle standards

• relevant laws and penalties for demerit point offences, such as driving while unlicensed, disqualified or under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• road signs, signals and markings
• steering operation and controls
• types of adverse driving conditions commonly encountered during driving activities
• vehicle operation and control including:

• cabin drill
• managing accelerator
• managing brakes
• managing steering
• start, move off, shut down and secure.

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations in a vehicle typical of that used in industry and on a variety of road conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include:

• a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations
• applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, Australian Road Rules, codes of practice and operation manuals
• relevant materials, tools and equipment currently used in industry
• suitable vehicle that meets state/territory requirements.