POLINV039Analyse crashes involving heavy vehicles

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What an assessment for POLINV039 must cover

41 assessable components: 4 elements (18 performance criteria), 10 performance evidence and 13 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 Analyse features of heavy vehicle involved in crash incident

  • 1.1Identify class, type and configuration of heavy vehicle for crash analysis.
  • 1.2Classify operating features of heavy vehicle for crash analysis.
  • 1.3Assess heavy vehicle loading and dimensions to establish mass distribution, rollover threshold and vehicle operation.
  • 1.4Assess vehicle operational features and mechanical systems to verify functionality and condition.

2 Examine digital evidence from heavy vehicle

  • 2.1Assess heavy vehicle digital data recorder systems to assess evidentiary value.
  • 2.2Review digital data to facilitate analysis.
  • 2.3Validate digital data to assess viability for analysis.
  • 2.4Analyse digital evidence to calculate heavy vehicle dynamics.

3 Assess human and environmental factors in a heavy vehicle crash

  • 3.1Assess driver work management information to determine contributing factors to crash.
  • 3.2Assess medical records to analyse occupant dynamics during crash incident.
  • 3.3Evaluate interviews and statements to determine factors contributing to crash incident.
  • 3.4Assess human factors to determine effect on crash.
  • 3.5Assess environmental factors to determine effect on crash.

4 Apply physics and mathematics to a heavy vehicle crash

  • 4.1Identify and apply analysis methodologies to determine causal factors in heavy vehicle crash.
  • 4.2Analyse heavy vehicle damage to determine crash dynamics.
  • 4.3Analyse mass distribution, operational features and road evidence to establish braking efficiency.
  • 4.4Analyse heavy vehicle rollover thresholds and loads to determine influencing forces during crash.
  • 4.5Examine road evidence to determine crash dynamics.

Performance evidence

  • accessing and utilising digital data for heavy vehicle crash analysis
  • analysing a heavy vehicle and its mechanical systems
  • analysing a heavy vehicle including measurements and features
  • analysing heavy vehicle crash dynamics for example: speed, vehicle mass, mass distribution, vehicle dimensions, configuration
  • applying human factors to a heavy vehicle crash investigation
  • applying physics and mathematical calculations and principles to heavy vehicle crashes
  • determining causal factors of a heavy vehicle crash
  • evaluating interviews and statements to determine factors contributing to a crash incident
  • assessing medical information of persons in crash incident to analyse occupant dynamics
  • sourcing and evaluating digital evidence specific to heavy vehicles

Knowledge evidence

  • driver evidence specific to heavy vehicles including: fatigue management, licencing and training documentation
  • environmental factors that may contribute to a heavy vehicle crash incident including: geographic location, hazards and obstructions, lighting, road design and maintenance, roadside furniture, weather conditions
  • digital recording devices
  • human factors impacting ability to operate a heavy vehicle including: distraction, experience/training, fatigue, impairment, medical conditions
  • faults and defects impacting vehicle operations
  • heavy vehicle mass distribution including: load location, load movement, restraint systems
  • mechanical features of a heavy vehicle
  • medical information and records
  • methodologies for heavy vehicle crash analysis
  • operating features, standards and capabilities of heavy vehicles including: balance, braking systems and efficiency, control, motion, roll thresholds, suspension, tyres, Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) or Automated Driving System (ADS) features
  • legislation, organisational policies and procedures related to Work Health and Safety (WHS)
  • road evidence
  • applicable laws and legislation including but not limited to: standard operations and maintenance of mechanical parts and systems, vehicle maintenance record keeping systems, vehicle compliance, configurations and modifications

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Questions about assessing POLINV039

What does an assessment tool for POLINV039 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for POLINV039 needs to address all 41 unit components: 4 elements with 18 performance criteria, 10 performance evidence requirements, 13 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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