TLIC0033 — Apply low risk heavy vehicle driving behaviours

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91 assessable components: 6 elements (24 performance criteria), 37 performance evidence and 29 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 1 foundation skills. 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 Apply relevant legislation applicable to low risk operation of a heavy vehicle

1.1Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulatory requirements are adhered to prior to driving in order to eliminate or control hazards relating to the driving environment and equipment
1.2Current and relevant road rules and heavy vehicle national law or applicable state/territory law and regulations are identified, interpreted and applied in a low risk manner

2 Inspect vehicle and secure load for low risk transportation of goods/cargo

2.1Pre- and post-operational inspections, checks of vehicle/trailer brake systems, suspension, axles, electrical systems, wheels and tyres, and couplings are undertaken in accordance with national road safety standards, as required
2.2Internal controls and gauges relating to low risk vehicle operation are inspected
2.3Associated equipment is tested to ensure it functions correctly in accordance with manufacturer specifications
2.4Load distribution and security is checked and secured in accordance with current load restraint guidelines and protection equipment
2.5Load is checked to ensure dangerous goods (DG) and hazardous substances are appropriately segregated in accordance with the current Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code
2.6All required goods documentation is completed in accordance with workplace requirements and the current ADG Code, as required

3 Apply low risk driving behaviours in a heavy vehicle

3.1Requirements for low risk heavy vehicle driving are applied
3.2Importance of attitude in complying with road rules in relation to level of risk faced by a driver is applied when driving a heavy vehicle
3.3Importance of road sharing principles is applied when driving a heavy vehicle, including interacting with other road users, in accordance with road rules to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow
3.4Importance of motivation to drive in a low risk manner is interpreted and explained
3.5Principles of low risk driving methods are identified and applied
3.6Contributing risk factors to potential collision risks are identified and taken into consideration

4 Apply low risk heavy vehicle driving strategies

4.1Contributing risk factors to forming opinions and beliefs about low risk driving are applied
4.2Human factors that can influence low risk driving behaviour are outlined
4.3Low risk driving strategies are applied and their intent explained

5 Explain risk factors that contribute to collisions or incidents when driving a heavy vehicle

5.1Contributing risk factors to collisions or incidents are recognised
5.2External and internal factors that could lead to collisions or incidents are outlined
5.3Consequences of collisions or incidents in relation to relevant traffic laws and physical, financial and psychological costs to the individual and society are explained
5.4Functions of vehicle operations and control and how to recover control of a vehicle are explained

6 Apply heavy vehicle operation and control skills

6.1Appropriate actions are taken to identify and negotiate hazards in a low risk manner on various road surfaces
6.2Principles of heavy vehicle control are applied to a high level of technical competence
6.3Principles of low risk heavy vehicle driving techniques and frameworks are carried out to a high level of technical competence

Performance evidence

adapting to differences in heavy vehicles, including their operations, controls and safety devices to maximise safety and efficiency
applying advanced observation and scanning techniques, including: - hazard awareness identification at short, mid and long ranges - removal of blind spot, natural eye blind spot and vision block out - selecting a legal and low risk lateral position in unlaned, multi-laned lanes, rural and urban roads - straight line driving, short, mid and long-range scanning techniques
applying attention allocation techniques to maximise hazard awareness and negotiation
applying correct selection and application of a braking and gear system
applying correct steering techniques to maximise stability and safety on rural and urban roads when turning or negotiating bends
applying early position planning techniques that reduces braking distance on approach to hazards
applying emergency high-speed threshold braking techniques to minimise braking distance while maintaining vehicle safety and control
applying high-level road craft skills to maximise road surface traction, vehicle stability in a low risk manner
applying road rules when driving in a low risk and legal manner
applying techniques on hazard approach and negotiation including: - hazard approach in a low risk manner - hazard identification, systems approach - hazard negotiation in a low risk manner
applying thinking frameworks to systemise driving skills on approach to hazards
applying work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) workplace procedures, requirements and practices
approaching and negotiating low risk high-speed bends with different cambers
carrying out pre- and post-operational checks and related action on heavy vehicles including checking appropriate signage, lights and equipment for operational effectiveness and for conformity to prescribed traffic regulations
changing gears on any incline and decline, maximizing vehicle control, safety, driveline protection and operational efficiency on rural and urban roads
complying with relevant legislative, regulatory and workplace procedures when driving a heavy vehicle
creating, adjusting and controlling 360-degree safety cushion to lower risk at all times
diverging and merging left and right, in a low risk and legal manner, while maintaining maximum vehicle stability
entering, exiting and traveling along a freeway in a low risk and legal manner
evaluating risk, consequences and personal responsibility of own driving actions
following operational instructions
identifying, monitoring and anticipating traffic hazards and taking appropriate and timely action
identifying risk factors that might impact on driving behaviours and implementing appropriate low risk driving response measures
internalising techniques to reduce risk to self and others
making necessary adjustments to suit driving environment
manoeuvring a heavy vehicle at slow speed
monitoring and anticipating traffic hazards and taking appropriate and timely action
monitoring heavy vehicle performance and taking appropriate actions, as required
moving the vehicle from a stationary position on any incline and decline in an efficient, safe and legal manner while protecting the drive train
negotiating left and right corners in a low risk and legal manner including: - high-speed bends with different cambers - laned - multi-turning lanes - unlaned
negotiating roundabouts, straight, left, right and U-turns in a low risk and legal manner including: - laned - multi-turning lanes - unlaned
reading and interpreting relevant instructions, road rules, procedures, jurisdictional requirements, information and signs when driving
reversing the vehicle in various directions while applying correct observation techniques and vehicle control in a low risk and legal manner
selecting an appropriate speed and safety gap to lower risk when driving in adverse weather, hazard density and road conditions
selecting and using vehicle controls and safety devices to enable low risk heavy vehicle driving
selecting speed based on hazard density and legal requirements
stopping the vehicle from variable speeds at a defined location in a safe, controlled and legal manner

Knowledge evidence

additional equipment fitted to heavy vehicles
application and understanding of advanced observation techniques
cabin drill theory on vehicle operation and control including: - correct operation of controls - gear selection up and down, automatic or manual vehicles - identifying key information for information systems - application of in-vehicle technology - managing vehicle control pedals for efficiency, safety and feel - steering methods, hand over hand and pull push advantages and disadvantages
cognitive factors that may influence performance in heavy vehicle driving
consequences of heavy vehicle collisions or incidents
critical factors underpinning high-level heavy vehicle driving technical competence
dangerous goods systems and dangerous goods regulation requirements
driving hazards and related low risk driving techniques
efficient gear changes on any incline and decline, manual and automatic heavy vehicles, while protecting the drive train
efficient heavy vehicle movement from a stationary position, manual and automatic, while protecting the drive train
emergency threshold braking techniques to maximise stability and control
factors contributing to collisions or incidents including: - age, experience, drugs, alcohol, medication, road conditions, fatigue and time of day - consequences of vehicle collisions or incidents - emotional factors, driver’s own behaviours and driver’s operation at high levels of risk - types of adverse driving conditions commonly encountered during driving activities, driver values, emotions, limitations and personal needs
heavy vehicle braking systems and techniques for use, such as maxi brakes, trailer brakes and exhaust brake system
left and right turn requirements on laned and unlaned roads
load restraint guidelines
low risk driving behaviours including: - application of advanced observation and scanning techniques including: - procedures for identifying and responding to hazards - removal of blind spot, natural blind spot and vision block out - application of key techniques that reduce braking distance on approach to hazards - creating and maintaining collision and incident avoidance space technique - early position selection on approach to hazards and risk reduction theories - hazard approach and negotiation - protecting collision and incident avoidance space - speed selection based on hazard density and legal requirements - position on road or lanes requirements for both laned and unlaned roads - procedures for identifying and responding to hazards
purpose and benefits of road rules enforcement for low risk heavy vehicle driving
range of heavy vehicle and trailer designs and capabilities
relevant laws and penalties for demerit point offences, such as driving while unlicensed, disqualified or under the influence of drugs or alcohol
relevant road rules and traffic safety legislation including: - alcohol and drugs - driver licensing - rationale for ongoing development of traffic safety regulations to meet changing traffic conditions - vehicle registration
road rules, safety information and directions
road safety issues including heavy vehicle driver fatigue
road signs, signals and markings meanings
roundabouts including straight, left, right and U-turns on laned and unlaned roads
rural and urban roadcraft including: - cornering and turning techniques including different cambers - different types of skids and recovery techniques - interpreting, adjusting and negotiating different road surfaces - multi-lane entry and exit - overtaking and passing other vehicles - road and lane position - speed scatter - speed and the effect on vehicle handling, braking and cornering - speed effect on vision, hazard awareness and mental processing - starting and stopping the vehicle in a safe and efficient manner - steering operation and control - techniques, stability, legality and low risk requirements for diverging and merging
telematics systems
types of driving conditions commonly encountered requiring correct selection of appropriate gears to avoid losing control of a heavy vehicle
types of driving conditions commonly encountered requiring steering operation/control to maintain a heavy vehicle under adverse conditions
vehicle operation and control including: - cabin drill - in-vehicle technology - managing accelerator - managing brakes - managing steering - start, move off, shut down and secure

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