PSPTRP006 Undertake access assessments and approvals

Release: 1

PSPTRP006 Undertake access assessments and approvals

Modification History

Release	Comments
1	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 PSPTRAN410 Undertake access assessments and approvals. Unit code updated Content and formatting updated to comply with new standards All PC transitioned from passive to active voice

Application

This unit describes the skills required to undertake assessments of vehicles in relation to their access to the road network and to provide approvals and permits allowed under specific sections of legislation. It includes providing access to information, assessing and approving applications and issuing or refusing permits. Providing approvals, conditions and permits for individuals and transport companies to access certain routes.

This unit applies to those working in road transport regulatory roles requiring detailed knowledge of gazetted routes and vehicle compliance requirements to be able to assess access applications and provide information on the feasibility and requirements of proposed routes.

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 in consultation with others, performing routine tasks in a range of familiar contexts.

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. Provide access information	1.1 Use effective communication techniques to obtain client information about loads to be moved, intended origins and destinations, proposed restricted access vehicles to be used and proposed routes. 1.2 Source information on road network access, permit requirements and conditions relating to the proposed routes in relation to the intended vehicles and loads. 1.3 Provide information to clients on the feasibility and conditions of using proposed routes with reference to state and/or territory access conditions and restrictions for restricted access vehicles. 1.4 Suggest alternate routes if necessary to assist clients to achieve their objectives whilst complying with restrictions. 1.5 Manage communication difficulties or refer for assistance.
2. Assess and approve applications	2.1 Assess applications for network access in relation to the proposed restricted access vehicles, their loads and intended routes. 2.2 Assess other issues in relation to applications. 2.3 Undertake liaison with other authorities or sections using required protocols, if proposed routes have implications for their jurisdictions. 2.4 Refer applications for route surveys if assessment determines that this is required. 2.5 Approve applications for access that meet permit requirements for restricted access vehicles. 2.6 Process emergency approvals.
3. Issue or refuse permits	3.1 Identify correct permits for each approved application. 3.2 Confirm conditions with the applicant dependant on the type of permit to ensure understanding of all restrictions. 3.3 Complete documentation and issue valid permits to reflect approval decisions. 3.4 Refuse permits for applications that are not approved, provide reasons and suggest alternatives if feasible.

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 PSPTRAN410 Undertake access assessments and approvals.

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