TLIC0012 — Drive a heavy vehicle through hazardous alpine areas

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What an assessment for TLIC0012 must cover

105 assessable components: 2 elements (11 performance criteria), 11 performance evidence and 83 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare a heavy vehicle for hazardous alpine conditions

1.1Personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and checked according to workplace procedures
1.2Information and data on weather, ice and snow conditions are accessed, interpreted to confirm driving conditions according to workplace procedures
1.3Pre-start checks of vehicle and safety equipment are carried out according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
1.4Hazards are identified and required action is taken to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards according to workplace procedures
1.5Snow chains are fitted and checked according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
1.6Passenger or load positioning and dispersion is undertaken in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures

2 Operate a heavy vehicle on ascending and descending snowbound roads

2.1Vehicle equipment and controls are set and operated for ascending and descending a snowbound road according to workplace procedures
2.2Ascent and descent conditions are constantly monitored, and appropriate operations and control techniques are used to ensure safe vehicle operation and no injury to people or damage to vehicle is sustained
2.3Road conditions and traffic are constantly monitored, and appropriate operations and control techniques are used to ensure safe vehicle operation and no injury to people or damage to vehicle is sustained
2.4Equipment is operated in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
2.5Vehicle is parked according to workplace procedures

Performance evidence

carrying out pre-operational checks on vehicle and equipment, including checking show chains are fitted according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
complying with relevant road rules, manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
dealing with adverse weather conditions when driving
driving vehicle ascending and descending in hazardous alpine areas/snowfields on snow bound roads
evaluating risk and consequences of own driving actions
fitting approved snow chains to vehicle
identifying alpine driving conditions which might impact on driving behaviours and implementing low-risk driving response measures
maintaining situational awareness
making necessary adjustments to suit driving conditions
monitoring road and traffic conditions and reacting appropriately
using and operating vehicle controls to enable safe driving in snow conditions

Knowledge evidence

conditions which impact visibility, including:
falling snow
fog
hail
mist
rain
sleet
water on roads
effects of various snow coverage and ice conditions on vehicles, including risks associated with:
accelerating
braking
freezing of vehicle equipment and components
parking
skidding
steering
use of headlights
factors that can influence low-risk driving behaviour, including:
driver awareness
environmental conditions, road conditions, speed and space
fatigue management
impact of snow conditions on vision and visibility
managing passengers who have been exposed to freezing and low temperatures
working in freezing and low temperatures
hazards, including:
obstructions on road (fallen trees)
poor or low visibility
road conditions
road surface
weather conditions, including:
black ice
changing weather
falling snow
fog
hail
high winds
ice
low and freezing temperatures
mist
rain
snow
white-out conditions
wildlife on roads
information and data used to plan a route for hazardous alpine conditions, including:
black ice warnings from relevant state/territory road regulator
metrological information
radio reports
road conditions from relevant road state/territory road regulator
passenger and driver safety, including:
personal protective equipment (PPE) required for snow driving conditions, including:
gloves
sunglasses
weather-proof and water-proof clothing
safety equipment required for snow driving conditions, including:
anti-freeze
approved wheel/snow chains
shovel
torch or portable lead light
tyre pressure gauge
wheel chocks
procedures and techniques for operating and manoeuvring a vehicle in snow and ice conditions, including:
accelerating
ascending snowbound roads
avoiding freezing of vehicle equipment and components
braking
descending snowbound roads
managing gears
parking
reversing
skidding, including:
driving techniques for avoiding skidding
driving techniques if skidding occurs
steering
traction on roads
procedures and techniques for fitting approved wheel snow chains
relevant state/territory regulations, licensing, and regulatory requirements relevant to driving in hazardous alpine areas, including:
conservation, wildlife and national park requirements
definition of hazardous areas, roads and snowfields
driving licence and accreditation requirements and renewals
equipment requirements for vehicles driving in hazardous areas
requirements for buses/coaches and bus/coach owners
resort regulations
road rules and traffic safety laws
road signs, signals and markings.

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What does an assessment tool for TLIC0012 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for TLIC0012 needs to address all 105 unit components: 2 elements with 11 performance criteria, 11 performance evidence requirements, 83 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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