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

• Application reworded and Assessment Conditions updated.

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 complete workplace induction to the transport industry.

The unit enables a driver to enter and participate in typical workplace activities. It includes identifying major areas of the industry in terms of functions, organisational structures and occupations; applying legislation, regulations and codes of practice; and identifying key industrial relations elements and procedures when commencing work in the transport and logistics industry in accordance with regulatory requirements, and operational policies and procedures.

This unit applies to all employees wishing to enter the transport and logistics industry; however, it is predominantly aimed at taxi to multi-combination drivers. It can also be used within the warehousing and logistics sectors of the industry.

Work is performed with limited or no supervision, and with full accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes.

This unit meets part of the certification requirements for obtaining taxi driver accreditation. As requirements may vary between states and territories, people seeking taxi accreditation should contact their state/territory taxi regulator.

Not applicable.

L – Resource Management.

Not applicable.

ELEMENTS 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1 

Identify major organisational areas of the transport industry  

1.1 

Organisational structure of the industry and the structural relationship between occupations, functions and classification grouping is outlined

1.2 

Equipment and technology used in the workplace, and their features and functions are identified

2 

Apply legislation, regulations and codes of practice governing the transport industry 

2.1 

Individual driver responsibilities under current legislation are identified and acted on in the conduct of duties

2.2 

Individual responsibilities under workplace policies and procedures are identified and acted on in the conduct of duties

2.3 

Individual responsibilities under licence conditions applicable to the operation of vehicles, and conditions attached to vehicle drivers, are identified and acted on in the conduct of duties

3 

Identify key elements of industrial relations environment in which the driver works 

3.1 

Key elements of industrial relations environment in which the driver works are identified

3.2 

Rights and responsibilities of drivers under contracts are identified

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 can be found in the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

This unit replaces and is equivalent to TLIL2060A Complete induction to the transport industry.

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

• Application reworded and Assessment Conditions updated.

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 the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

• applying relevant guidelines for using equipment as it applies to the driver job role
• applying relevant legislation as it applies to driver job role
• explaining contract arrangements for different job roles
• explaining workplace policies and procedures, regulations, products and services relating to the driver job role
• identifying and correctly using equipment, processes and procedures
• reading and interpreting instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to the driver job role.

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

• customer service standards and procedures
• depot/company locations
• emergency procedures
• key elements of industrial relations relevant to the transport industry
• personal protective equipment (PPE) and instructions for its use
• relevant legislation for driving role
• relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental procedures and regulations
• requirements of customers with specific needs
• routine workplace documentation and record keeping procedures and requirements
• sources of information and documentation for the transport industry
• workplace hazards and related hazard minimisation procedures
• workplace procedures, codes of practice, standards and duty of care requirements as they apply to the transport industry
• workplace products and services, and their features
• workplace structures, roles and responsibilities of authority system and contacts.

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 PPE currently used in industry
• applicable documentation, including legislation, regulations, codes of practice, workplace procedures and operation manuals.