TLIF0079A Select a safe vehicle

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TLIF0079A Select a safe vehicle

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit Descriptor	This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to understand and select a vehicle for safety in accordance with approved standards, safeworking and regulatory requirements. It includes identifying types of cars, identifying safety features of cars, and how those safety features affect safety. Licensing or certification requirements are not applicable to this unit.

Application of the Unit

Application of the Unit	Work is performed under supervision, generally within a team environment. It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures to demonstrate awareness of selecting a safe vehicle as part of driving activities across a variety of operational contexts within Australia.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Refer to Unit Descriptor

Pre-Requisites

Not Applicable

Employability Skills Information

Employability Skills	This unit contains employability skills.

Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content

Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency.	Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide.

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
1 Identify different motor vehicle types applicable to first time drivers	1.1 The characteristics of motor vehicles for purchase that can be used by first time users are identified and observed 1.2 Licensing requirements for drivers of differing motor vehicles that can be used by first time users are described 1.3 The Australian new and used car rating system is utilised to select an appropriate vehicle
2 Recognise safety features and design safety in motor vehicles	2.1 Different safety features of vehicles are identified and explained 2.2 Safety features and their function to protect the driver and other road users are described 2.3 Primary/passive safety features of motor vehicles are identified 2.4 Secondary/active safety features of motor vehicles are identified
3 Identify factors that can affect vehicle safety	3.1 Corrosion and its effect on vehicle safety is described 3.2 Tyre inflation and tyre wear are recognised 3.3 Vehicle fluids and their effect on vehicle safety are identified 3.4 Seat belts and their condition and the effects on road safety are explained 3.5 The importance of correct maintenance on motor vehicle safety is described

Required Skills and Knowledge

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.
Required knowledge:
Knowledge of English language
Knowledge of what regulations/rules are
Knowledge of what a strategy is
Difference between positive and negative
Knowledge of what a risk is and how it affects performance

Required skills:
Communicate effectively with others
Read and interpret instructions, procedures and information
Interpret and follow instructions
Complete basic documentation
Use basic interpersonal and communication skills (including listening and questioning, receiving feedback)
Recognise limitations and ask for help
Be able to assimilate instruction

Evidence Guide

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of: applying the underpinning knowledge and skills demonstrating selection of safe motor vehicle identifying reasons for selection of a safe motor vehicle
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts Resources for assessment include: a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations In both real and simulated environments, access is required to: relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment	As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate assessments using written/practical/oral assessments Practical assessment must occur: through activities in an appropriately simulated environment, and/or in an appropriate range of situations Simulators are not suitable for final assessment of this unit of competency Driving a vehicle is not part of the assessment of this unit of competency

Range Statement

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Other road users may include:	pedestrians cyclists and skaters passengers other drivers farm vehicles mobility scooters segways heavy commercial vehicles
Safety features may include:	lighting: headlights on warning/auto daytime running lights hazard light activate in severe crash driving lights fog lamps vehicle: top speed limiter seat belt interlock seat belt load limiters front speed alarm high transmittance glazing knee bolster/padding laminated or shatter-proof glazing for all windows seat belt webbing grabbers front seat belt pre-tensioner front anti-submarining seat design helmets/head bands for occupants seat belt buckle mounted on seat pedestrian friendly vehicle front ABS brakes side airbag - front seat thorax driver airbag conspicuous vehicle body colour load restraint devices (tethers) intelligent speed adaption improved foot protection speed sensitive intermittent wipers automatic wipers adjustable head restraint head protection padding cargo barrier external mirrors electrically adjustment bonnet airbag for pedestrian protection smart airbag crash recorder mobile phone available in event of accident seat belt load limiters rear alcohol/drug interlock seat belt d-ring height adjustable mayday distress call in severe crash cruise control engine immobiliser automatic transmission adjustable lumbar support adjustable steering column adjustable driver's seat (multifunction) cooled/heated driver's seat side airbag - front head-protecting (curtain) headway radar for closing speeds front passenger airbag fuel and engine cut-off (severe crash) seat belt centre rear-point head rest for rear outboard seats power steering seat belt webbing grabbers rear seat belt pre-tensioners rear head restraints for all rear seats side airbag rear thorax inflatable seat belt independent rear suspension auto dimming rear view mirror child seat integrated harness seat belt for adults side airbag rear head-protecting navigation system (GPS) traction control run flat tyres anti fogging (heated) ext mirrors tyre pressure monitoring air conditioning/climate control
Vehicle fluid may include:	engine windscreen water radiator coolant brake fluid transmission fluid radiator/cooling system battery air conditioner fuel
Passive safety features of motor vehicles may include:	airbags (front/side/curtain) air conditioning automatic transmission cargo barrier cruise control daytime running lights head restraints mirrors over-speed warning devices seats seat belts steering wheel frontal impact protection
Active safety features of motor vehicles may include:	Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) tyres Electronic Brake Assist (EBA) Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)

Unit Sector(s)

Not Applicable

Competency Field

Competency Field	F - Safety Management