PSPTRP005 — Pilot or escort oversize and/or over-mass vehicles

1 Prepare pilot and escort vehicles for operations

• 1.1Identify maintenance needs of pilot and/or escort vehicles and associated equipment from maintenance schedules or reports of faults.
• 1.2Carry out minor maintenance on vehicles in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications.
• 1.3Prepare pilot and/or escort vehicles and associated equipment for operations to manufacturers’ specifications.
• 1.4Complete post-maintenance inspections and tests.
• 1.5Record identified faults, repairs and the outcomes of inspections.

2 Confirm pilot and escort requirements

• 2.1Consult with transport companies whose vehicles are scheduled for escort to confirm requirements.
• 2.2Confirm authorisation/s for pilot and escort operators as current.
• 2.3Verify required permits for completeness and accuracy and inspect all vehicles and drivers to ensure compliance with permits.
• 2.4Advise the permit holder of the results of the checks and address any non-compliance before operations begin.
• 2.5Brief convoys and give instructions and directions on pilot or escort operations.

3 Conduct pilot and/or escort operation

• 3.1Implement required vehicle positioning, traffic warning and directional signalling procedures to enable safe passage of the load.
• 3.2Operate safety equipment and position roadside obstacles to ensure safe passage of the load.
• 3.3Take precautions to ensure that convoy personnel are aware of road and other conditions that may impact on load and vehicle security.
• 3.4Prepare contingency and emergency plans to enable unexpected events to be handled safely.
• 3.5Undertake required liaison with authorities.

4 Use pilot and escort communication

• 4.1Operate communications equipment and resources in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications.
• 4.2Transmit and receive messages.
• 4.3Establish backup communication strategies and inform personnel involved of operating and coordination procedures.
• 4.4Use alternative communication strategies to communicate messages in response to communications failures and problems.

5 Maintain records

• 5.1Complete journey documentation.
• 5.2Maintain records on oversize and over-mass vehicle movements.
• 5.3Report damage and other incidents to authorities.

What does an assessment tool for PSPTRP005 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for PSPTRP005 needs to address all 49 unit components: 5 elements with 22 performance criteria, 18 performance evidence requirements, 9 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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