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 to manage in-vehicle technology distractions.

This includes performing pre-start checks to minimise in-vehicle technology distractions and implementing strategies to minimise in-vehicle technology distractions.

Safe vehicle driving behaviours are applied without supervision.

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

Not applicable.

F - Safety Management.

Not applicable.

ELEMENTS 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1 

Perform pre-start checks to minimise in-vehicle technology distractions 

1.1 

Drivers' cabin is set-up and organised to minimise technology distractions in accordance with workplace policies and procedures

1.2 

Drivers' cabin technology is started and checked in accordance with manufacturer instructions, workplace policies and procedures

1.3 

Faulty equipment or damage is detected and reported in accordance with workplace policies and procedures

1.4 

Lighting is adjusted and obstructions to accessing technology are removed in accordance with workplace policies and procedures (where relevant)

2 

Implement strategies to minimise in -vehicle technology distractions 

2.1 

Relevant road rules, workplace policies and procedures for managing technology distractions are complied with

2.2 

Low risk driving strategies to minimise technology distractions are applied

2.3 

Technology alarm, alert or warning is responded to in accordance with relevant road rules, workplace policies and procedures

2.4 

Potential causes of distraction are identified and actions taken to minimise their effects in accordance with workplace policies and procedures

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.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

This is a new unit.

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:

• applying relevant road rules, workplace policies and procedures for managing driver cabin and personal technology
• evaluating risk and consequences of managing technology distractions
• maintaining situational awareness when using and driving with technology
• responding to technology alarms, alerts and warnings according to workplace policies and procedures
• using low risk driving behaviours to minimise technology distractions.

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:

• adjusting lighting and technology to meet driving conditions and workplace procedures, including night driving
• effects of technology on visibility and adequate field of view
• factors contributing to driver distraction when managing technology, including:

• faulty or damaged equipment
• lights and lighting
• mobile phones
• physical obstructions to accessing or viewing technology
• portable and wearable technology
• street lighting and lights from other vehicles

• low risk behaviours when managing technology which eliminate or mitigate technology distractions
• organising personal belongings to ensure that they minimise technology distractions
• relevant road rules, workplace policies and procedures for managing technology distractions
• risks and consequences of technology distraction for drivers
• types of alarms, alerts and warnings and how to respond to them
• types of driver cabin technology, including:

• communication systems
• dash cameras
• electronic work diaries (EWD)
• facial recognition devices
• navigation devices.

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 where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace 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 access to:

• a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations
• relevant and appropriate materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) currently used in industry
• applicable documentation, including legislation, regulations, codes of practice, workplace procedures and operation manuals.