TLILIC2014 Licence to drive a light rigid vehicle

Release: 2

TLILIC2014 Licence to drive a light rigid vehicle

Modification History

Release 2. This is the second release of this unit of competency in the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package. Modification of assessment conditions to remove an implementation barrier. Release 1. This is the first release of this unit of competency in the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package.

Application

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to obtain a licence to drive a light rigid vehicle. It includes systematically and efficiently controlling all vehicle functions, monitoring traffic and road conditions, managing vehicle condition and performance, and effectively managing hazardous situations. Types of light rigid vehicles include: a rigid truck above 4.5 tonnes GVM but less than or equal to 8 tonnes GVM or a rigid bus with less than or equal to 8 tonnes GVM or seats more than 12 adults, including the driver. Assessment of this unit will be undertaken within a licensing examination conducted by, or under the authority of, the relevant state/territory driver licensing authority. This unit applies to driving that is carried out in accordance with relevant state/territory driver licensing authority licence requirements and regulations for light rigid vehicles. Driving is performed with limited or minimum supervision, and with limited accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes. Driving involves the application of routine vehicle driving principles and procedures to maintain safety and to operate a light rigid vehicle across a variety of driving contexts. The primary legislative requirements applicable to this unit of competency are state/territory legislation in relation to road use and driver licensing. This unit addresses the knowledge and skills necessary for the granting of a Light Rigid Driver Licence. Being awarded this unit of competency is a necessary requirement to obtain a Light Rigid Driver Licence but is only one of several criteria. Prospective licence applicants should check with the state/territory driver licensing authority for other criteria (such as licence tenure and medical fitness) to confirm other eligibility requirements before undertaking training and/or assessment.

Pre-requisite Unit

Not applicable.

Competency Field

LIC – Licensing

Unit Sector

Not applicable.

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1	Drive a light rigid vehicle	1.1	Light rigid vehicle is started, steered, manoeuvred, positioned and stopped in accordance with traffic regulations, manufacturer instructions and relevant vehicle handling procedures
1.2	Engine power is managed to ensure efficiency and performance, and to minimise engine and transmission damage
1.3	Braking system of light rigid vehicle is managed and operated efficiently to ensure effective control of vehicle under all conditions
1.4	Driving hazards are identified and/or anticipated and avoided or controlled through defensive driving
1.5	Light rigid vehicle is driven in reverse, maintaining visibility and achieving accurate positioning
1.6	Light rigid vehicle is parked, shutdown and safely secured in accordance with traffic regulations
1.7	Load is safely and effectively restrained
2	Monitor traffic and road conditions	2.1	Traffic and road conditions are constantly monitored and acted on to enable safe operation and to ensure no injury to people or damage to property, equipment, loads and facilities
2.2	Interaction with other road users is conducted courteously in accordance with road rules to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow
3	Monitor and maintain vehicle performance	3.1	Vehicle performance is maintained through pre-operational inspections and vehicle checks
3.2	Appropriate signage, lights and equipment are checked for operational effectiveness and for conformity to prescribed traffic regulations

Foundation Skills

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

Range of Conditions

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

Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Unit Mapping Information

This unit replaces and is equivalent to TLILIC2014B Licence to drive a light rigid vehicle.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=df441c6e-213d-43e3-874c-0b3f7036d851