Domain - Heavy Haulage

Domain - Heavy Haulage

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Level 4

Pilot an overweight load and an overdimension load as a Class 2 certified pilot

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Version 7

1768 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare for piloting a trip as a Class 2 pilot; manage route hazards and provide warnings as a Class 2 pilot; direct and communicate with other traffic as a Class 2 pilot; carry out post-trip duties as a Class 2 pilot; and describe procedures to follow in the event of accident and emergency as a Class 2 pilot.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 14 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of the self-supervision requirements for overweight vehicles crossing bridges

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Version 6

23436 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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This unit standard is for people who wish to self-supervise when crossing identified bridges with overweight vehicles as required by Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency''s Overweight Permit Self Supervision special conditions. People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: overweight permits for overweight vehicles; the location of the vehicle on the trip route and the location of bridges using road and bridge location markers; and describe the supervision of overweight vehicles when crossing bridges.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 14 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Transport by road overweight and overdimension loads that do not require a pilot or overdimension permit

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Version 3 This unit standard and unit standard 23887 replaced unit standard 1766.

23886 Unit Standard 7 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare to transport a specified overweight and Category 1 overdimension load; prepare a specified overweight and Category 1 overdimension load and vehicle for transport; drive a vehicle carrying a specified overweight and Category 1 overdimension load; deliver a specified overweight and Category 1 overdimension load; and carry out post-trip duties.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 14 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Transport by road a piloted, overweight, Category 3 or above overdimension load that requires a permit

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Version 3 This unit standard and unit standard 23886 replaced unit standard 1766.

23887 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare to transport a piloted, specified overweight and overdimension load of Category 3 or above classification; prepare a specified overweight and overdimension vehicle and load of Category 3 or above classification for transport; drive a vehicle carrying a specified overweight and overdimension load of Category 3 or above classification; deliver a specified overweight and overdimension load of Category 3 or above classification; and carry out post-trip duties.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 14 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Plan for transporting piloted overweight loads and overdimension loads by road

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Version 4

23888 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to plan the route and the trip for the road transport of a specified overweight and overdimension load that is piloted.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 14 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Select and configure a specialist heavy haulage combination vehicle for transporting overweight and overdimension loads

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Version 4

23889 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: identify a specified load''s characteristics; select a specialist heavy haulage combination vehicle for piloted road transport of a specified overweight and overdimension load; determine a specified load''s position on a specialist heavy haulage trailer; determine legal requirements for the road transport of a specified overweight and overdimension load that is piloted; and configure a specialist heavy haulage trailer for a specified load.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 14 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Describe overweight and overdimension vehicle dynamics for safe driving

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Version 3

23890 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe: the path of a specified loaded vehicle; how a load''s position on the vehicle trailer(s) affects stability; the preparation and techniques for maintaining load stability; the effects of weather conditions in terms of transporting a heavy haulage load; and driving techniques for travelling downhill when transporting a heavy haulage load.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 14 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Use a vehicle-mounted winch in heavy haulage operations

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Version 3

23891 Unit Standard 7 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: assess the winching requirement and prepare to load or unload a specialist heavy haulage trailer; select and assess winching equipment; connect the winching equipment to the load; operate the trailer mounted winch; and carry out post-winching activities.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 14 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Describe permits and consents required for transporting a heavy haulage load

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Version 5

23894 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe: requirements for permits, supervision, consents, certification and liability insurance for the transportation of overweight and overdimension loads; how to apply for permits for transporting a specified overweight and overdimension load or vehicle; and how to obtain formal consents for transporting a specified overweight and overdimension load or vehicle.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 14 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Level 5

Pilot an overweight and overdimension load as a Class 1 certified pilot

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Version 4

23892 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare for piloting a trip as a Class 1 pilot; manage route hazards and provide warnings as a Class 1 pilot; direct load convoy traffic as a Class 1 pilot; direct and communicate with other traffic as a Class 1 pilot; carry out post-trip duties as a Class 1 pilot; and describe procedures to follow in the event of accident and emergency.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 14 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Transport by road abnormal overweight and overdimension loads
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Version 2

23893 Unit Standard 12 Credits

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This unit standard is for drivers who transport abnormal overweight and overdimension loads by road. People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare to transport a specified abnormal load; prepare a specified abnormal load and vehicle for transport; drive a vehicle carrying a specified abnormal load; deliver a specified abnormal load; and carry out post-trip duties.

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Data as at 03 October 2024