TLIC2049 - Operate heavy vehicle on unsealed roads 

 

About the unit

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This unit delivers the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to operate a heavy vehicle on unsealed roads safely, in accordance with relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority licence requirements and regulations for heavy vehicles.

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It includes maintaining systematic and efficient control of all vehicle functions, monitoring traffic and road conditions, managing vehicle condition and performance, and effectively managing hazardous situations while operating a heavy vehicle on unsealed surfaces.

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NOTE: Students will need to hold the appropriate license for the truck / vehicle they are to be using on the day of training. 

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The unit includes the following:

• Anticipate and transfer from sealed to unsealed road surfaces, with adjustments being made to driving techniques before unsealed surface is encountered

• Appropriate signage and lights are checked for operational effectiveness on exiting sealed surfaces

• While entering unsealed surfaces, heavy vehicle is managed and operated to ensure effective vehicle control

• Operate heavy vehicle on unsealed surfaces 

• Engine power is managed to ensure efficiency and performance and to minimise engine and transmission damage when operating on unsealed surfaces

• Braking system of heavy vehicle is managed and operated to ensure effective vehicle control while operating on unsealed surfaces

• Driving hazards on unsealed surfaces are identified and/or anticipated and avoided or controlled through defensive driving techniques

• Appropriate procedures are followed in a driving emergency

• Surrounding environmental sensitivity is considered when operating heavy vehicle on unsealed roads

• Anticipate and transfer from unsealed to sealed road surfaces with adjustments being made to driving techniques before sealed surface is encountered

• Vehicle speed and line are adjusted for smooth transition from unsealed to sealed surfaces

• Control of vehicle is maintained throughout transition

• Appropriate signage and lights are checked for operational effectiveness on exiting unsealed surfaces

• While exiting unsealed and sealed surfaces, heavy vehicle is managed and operated to ensure effective vehicle control

• Heavy vehicle is inspected and cleared of road debris prior to re-entering sealed surfaces

• Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

• Applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures

• Demonstrate low-risk driving behaviours

• Modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

• Monitoring performance of vehicle, its trailers and its equipment and taking appropriate action as required

• Reading and interpreting instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to the driving of a heavy vehicle on unsealed roads

• Knowledge of relevant work health and safety (WHS) / occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental procedures and regulations.

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For any questions regarding this unit, or any other unit or training needs, then please contact us on 0417 761 610 or via email at info@AustralianOffroadAcademy.com.au

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