TLIM0008Conduct car driver training

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What an assessment for TLIM0008 must cover

139 assessable components: 5 elements (31 performance criteria), 44 performance evidence and 64 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 for car driver training

  • 1.1Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulatory requirements are adhered to prior to training sessions to eliminate or control hazards relating to the training environment and equipment
  • 1.2Car driver training and appropriate route requirements are planned prior to training commencement
  • 1.3Relevant internal and external training aids, learning resources and learning materials are selected
  • 1.4Car driver records and current skill and knowledge level are reviewed, and appropriate prerequisite training and performance is confirmed
  • 1.5Car driver is briefed on training outcomes based on prescribed performance criteria and required training plans and training methods to be used in future sessions
  • 1.6Road rules are explained and demonstrated to car driver
  • 1.7Trainer and vehicle are presented in a professional and legal manner and vehicle and equipment is in an operational state

2 Demonstrate and instruct required skills, techniques and low risk driving frameworks

  • 2.1Vehicle operation and controls are explained and demonstrated to car driver in accordance with training plans
  • 2.2Driving skills, techniques and low risk driving frameworks are demonstrated in a safe environment at normal operating speed, in a smooth and competent manner, and again at slow speed, with each step explained and questioning of demonstration to determine understanding
  • 2.3Instructions and explanations are provided in a clear, concise, systematic and timely manner
  • 2.4Manoeuvres are introduced in a manageable, progressive manner while being aware of car driver limitations
  • 2.5Driving tasks are broken down, demonstrated and exercises given to car driver and performed to specified standards through coordinated and controlled inputs, in a smooth and controlled manner, using accepted handling techniques and appropriate instructional techniques
  • 2.6Car driver is directed through task performance using appropriate levels of information, explanation and feedback, and over-learning practice, consistent with car driver progress
  • 2.7Car driver is directed through task performance in rural and urban environments

3 Monitor and maintain low risk car driving skills, techniques and low risk driving frameworks

  • 3.1Car driver is monitored through task performance using appropriate levels of information, explanation and feedback, consistent with car driver progress
  • 3.2Segmented tasks are integrated progressively in accordance with established training plan
  • 3.3Verbal and/or physical interventions are made, as required, to assist car driver progress and maintain vehicle safety
  • 3.4Situational awareness is maintained while providing driving instruction
  • 3.5Car driver is provided with sufficient opportunity to practise techniques through assisted and unassisted practice sequences
  • 3.6Car driver limitations are assessed, monitored and managed throughout training sequences
  • 3.7Training locations are selected based on skill and technique layering

4 Debrief car driver

  • 4.1Car driver performance is recorded for debriefing and assessment purposes
  • 4.2Car driver strengths and development needs are identified through feedback, and additional instruction and demonstration are provided, as required
  • 4.3Car driver is encouraged to develop self-assessment skills during debriefing session
  • 4.4Car driver achievement against training outcome for lesson and associated performance criteria, is assessed
  • 4.5Effective interpersonal and communication skills are used when providing and receiving car driver feedback about training performance
  • 4.6Results for car driver training are recorded and post-drive administration is completed

5 Identify hazardous situations and implement contingency plans

  • 5.1Potential hazardous situations are identified and assessed, and needs are prioritised in accordance with emergency management plan and procedures
  • 5.2Contingency measures are considered in accordance with emergency management plan and procedures
  • 5.3Relevant services are consulted in an emergency or hazardous situation in accordance with emergency management plan and procedures
  • 5.4Reports and documentation are completed in accordance with workplace processes and procedures

Performance evidence

  • anticipating and avoiding collisions or incidents
  • anticipating traffic hazards
  • applying precautions and required actions to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist
  • assisting car drivers to develop low risk driving behaviours
  • communicating effectively with car drivers
  • completing and maintaining documentation
  • complying with road rules for relevant state/territory
  • dealing with and adjusting to diverse driving environments
  • demonstrating and training car drivers in vehicle operation and control
  • developing and following training plan
  • developing and using an emergency management plan
  • engaging and motivating car drivers
  • implementing work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and practices when:
  • conducting pre-start checks
  • identifying hazards
  • minimising, controlling or eliminating hazards
  • observing and interpreting car driver behaviour that may put people at risk
  • making low-risk judgements
  • managing time effectively to:
  • ensure all learning objectives are covered
  • pace learning
  • monitoring car driver progress by:
  • assessing car driver interaction with others
  • identifying car driver concerns/areas for improvement
  • monitoring car driver acquisition of new skills, knowledge and competency requirements
  • recognising car driver readiness to take on new skills and tasks
  • obeying road rules, making safe decisions in stressful situations, and instructing car drivers to take appropriate action
  • reading and analysing car driver information
  • reading and following learning programs and plans
  • reading and interpreting relevant legislation
  • using verbal and non-verbal communication techniques to:
  • ask relevant and appropriate questions
  • demonstrate skills
  • listen
  • provide clear information
  • provide explanations
  • working effectively with car drivers by:
  • establishing trust
  • maintaining a calm demeanour
  • maintaining appropriate relationships
  • maintaining tolerance
  • providing constructive feedback
  • recognising and being sensitive to individual differences and diversity
  • using appropriate body language

Knowledge evidence

  • car driver characteristics and needs
  • content and requirements of relevant learning program and/or training plan
  • content of learning resources and learning materials
  • driver trainer advanced skills including:
  • all traffic conditions
  • collision and incident avoidance space
  • controlled intersections
  • decision making
  • gap selection
  • lane change
  • lateral position
  • low risk driving
  • observation and scanning techniques
  • parking
  • road law understanding
  • speed choice for conditions
  • system of car control
  • uncontrolled intersections
  • driver trainer basic skills including:
  • cabin controls
  • lateral position
  • logbook (if required)
  • mirror adjustment
  • observation techniques
  • reversing
  • seat and seatbelt adjustment
  • starting and stopping for moving the vehicle
  • steering techniques
  • driver trainer intermediate skills including:
  • lateral position
  • observation techniques
  • reverse manoeuvres and parking
  • road law understanding
  • speed choice
  • stop position
  • system of car control
  • turning at all types of intersections
  • emergency management plans and procedures
  • learning principles and learning styles for different cohorts
  • low risk driving behaviours including:
  • creating and maintaining collision and incident avoidance space
  • obeying road rules and directions
  • protecting collision and incident avoidance space
  • relevant road rules and traffic safety legislation including:
  • alcohol and drugs
  • car driver licensing
  • vehicle registration
  • vehicle standards
  • relevant state/territory car driver licensing authority licensing and testing standards
  • relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) issues in the learning environment including:
  • relevant policies and procedures for hazard identification, risk assessment, reporting requirements, safe use of equipment and emergency management
  • responsibilities of car drivers
  • risk controls for specific learning environments
  • roles and responsibilities of key personnel
  • sources and availability of relevant learning resources and learning materials
  • training plan development techniques
  • training techniques that enhance learning and when to use them
  • vehicle operation and control including:
  • cabin drill
  • managing accelerator
  • managing brakes
  • managing steering
  • starting, moving off, shutting down and securing
  • vehicle safety checks

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Questions about assessing TLIM0008

What does an assessment tool for TLIM0008 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for TLIM0008 needs to address all 139 unit components: 5 elements with 31 performance criteria, 44 performance evidence requirements, 64 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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