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Drive the rigid vehicle on private
roads in a safe and fuel efficient
manner
This standard is about the safe and fuel efficient driving
of a goods rigid vehicle on the private road. It covers the
appropriate use of rigid vehicle controls to maximise safety
and fuel efficiency. It covers knowledge of the factors that
maximise fuel efficiency and the safety of other road users.
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NOS
2SfL5b
Level
2
Credit value
4
GLH
20
Observations (minimum)
2
External paper(s)
0
Drive the rigid vehicle on private
roads in a safe and fuel efficient
manner
Learning outcomes
On completion of this unit you will:
1.
Be able to drive the rigid vehicle on private
roads in a safe and fuel efficient manner
2.
Know how to drive the rigid vehicle on
private roads in a fuel efficient manner
Evidence requirements
1. This unit must be assessed in the
workplace, in a realistic working
environment and/or in a formal learning
environment.
2. You will be assessed over a reasonable
period of time using a variety of assessment
methods.
3. Competent performance must be
demonstrated to your assessor on at least
two occasions.
4. Whilst a range of evidence types can be
presented for assessment against each
assessment criterion, observation of real
work activities should be a prime source of
evidence.
5. There is no external paper requirement
for this unit.
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Achieving observations
and developing knowledge
Achieving observation outcomes
Your assessor will observe your performance
of practical tasks and will sign-off an outcome
as complete when all assessment criteria have
been competently achieved.
Criteria may not always naturally occur during
a practical observation. In such instances you
will be asked questions to demonstrate your
competence in this area. Your assessor will
document the criteria that have been achieved
through oral questioning.
Competent performance must be
demonstrated to the assessor on at least
two occasions.
Achieving knowledge outcomes
You will be guided by your tutor and assessor
on the evidence that needs to be produced.
Your knowledge and understanding will be
assessed using the assessment methods listed
below:
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Observed work
Witness statements
Audio-visual media
Evidence of prior learning or attainment
Written questions
Oral questions
Assignments
Case studies
Where possible your assessor will integrate
knowledge outcomes into practical observations
through oral questioning.
The knowledge and understanding evidence
produced must relate to your workplace.
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Observations
Outcome 1
Be able to drive the rigid vehicle on private roads in a safe and
fuel efficient manner
c. Demonstrate how to drive the rigid vehicle
You can:
a. Follow organisational policies and
procedures, in relation to driving the rigid
vehicle and load, in a fuel efficient manner,
that relate to:
• health, safety and security
• legal requirements
• operating requirements
b. Position the rigid vehicle and apply lane
discipline to maintain the safety of yourself
and other road users according to the
prevailing driving conditions
Observation
1
safely and in a fuel efficient manner to
include:
• giving clear signals in good time
• driving at the appropriate speed for the
driving conditions
• minimising fuel consumption and wear
and tear
• applying the braking systems, in a
controlled manner, appropriate to the
driving conditions, distance available,
the rigid vehicle and its load
• overtaking other vehicles at a suitable
point
• take preventative action to avoid harm to
any other road user
2
Optional
Date achieved
Criteria questioned orally
Portfolio reference
Assessor initials
Learner signature
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Knowledge
Outcome 2
Know how to drive the rigid vehicle on private roads in a fuel
efficient manner
You can:
a. Explain organisational policies and procedures, in relation to
driving the rigid vehicle and load, in a fuel efficient manner, that
relate to:
• health, safety and security
• legal requirements
• operating requirements
b. Explain the organisation’s policy when driving conditions vary and
result in changes to the schedule
c. Describe how to adapt driving styles to changes in driving
conditions
d. Explain how to adapt driving manner to suit changes in driving
conditions
e. Explain how the actions of other road users can affect driving
manner
f.
Explain how to:
• position the rigid vehicle on the road to ensure the safety of
yourself and other road users
• appropriately use signals
• alter speed to meet different types of road conditions and
requirements
• use the controls of the rigid vehicle to optimise fuel
consumption
• assess and maintain safe separation distances
• assess factors affecting safe stopping distances
• use the controls of the rigid vehicle to adjust braking under
different road conditions
g. Identify types of hazard that could occur on the road
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Portfolio reference
Outcome 2 (continued)
Know how to drive the rigid vehicle on private roads in a fuel
efficient manner
You can:
Portfolio reference
h. When overtaking, identify:
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when overtaking should and should not occur
the types of hazards involved
factors affecting the distance required to overtake other
vehicles
i.
Describe the effects severe braking could have on the load and
roadworthiness of the rigid vehicle
j.
Identify problems that can occur when driving the vehicle, on
private roads, in a safe and fuel efficient manner
k. Explain the appropriate action to take, in order to deal with
identified problems
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