Field Service Sector
Review of Commercial Road Transport unit standards
|
Subfield |
Domain |
ID |
|
Commercial Road Transport |
Commercial Road Transport Skills |
1735, 15158, 17972 |
|
Goods Service |
1753 |
MITO New Zealand Incorporated has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.
Date new versions published November 2018
Planned review date December 2023
Summary
MITO has reviewed the unit standards listed above and developed new unit standards at the request of industry.
The unit standards were reviewed to align with the New Zealand Certificate in Commercial Road Transport Skills (Level 3) [Ref: 3088] and the New Zealand Certificate in Commercial Road Transport (Heavy Vehicle Operator) (Level 3) [Ref: 3089].
This review has resulted in fit-for-purpose assessment materials made available to industry that reflects current legislation and industry practice.
MITO’s commercial road transport industry working group endorsed the outcome of the unit standard review. The working group includes subject matter experts and representatives from industry and MITO. The unit standards were circulated in the working group’s greater networks and all feedback was actioned where appropriate.
Main changes
· Title, guidance information, outcome and performance criteria for unit standards 1735, 1753, 15158, and 17972 were amended to reflect current legislation and regulatory requirements, industry practice and recommendations, and to clarify their intent.
· The level increased, and credits decreased for unit standard 1735 to better align with the Level Descriptors and better reflect the required learning and assessment time.
· Pre-requisite entry information was added for unit standard 15158 to reflect industry and regulatory requirements.
· Three new unit standards were developed to meet industry requirements.
· Reviewed unit standards were transferred onto the current template.
· The last date for assessment of superseded versions of Category B unit standards is December 2020.
Impact on Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR)
Unit standards covered by CMR 0092 have been transferred to CMR 0014.
Detailed list of unit standards – classification, title, level, and credits
All changes are in bold.
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Key to review category |
|
|
A |
Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number |
|
B |
Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number |
|
C |
Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new ID |
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D |
Standard will expire and not be replaced |
Service Sector > Commercial Road Transport > Commercial Road Transport Skills
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
1735 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the New Zealand road transport industry Demonstrate knowledge of the commercial road transport industry |
1
2 |
4
3 |
B |
|
15158 |
Carry out pre-drive vehicle checks on a heavy motor vehicle, start it up, and shut it down Carry out pre-start vehicle checks on a heavy motor vehicle, prepare vehicle for use, and shut it down |
3 |
4 |
B |
|
17972 |
Demonstrate knowledge of heavy rigid vehicle dynamics and handling for safe driving Describe heavy rigid vehicle dynamics and handling for safe driving |
3 |
3 |
B |
|
31542 |
Describe consignment documentation used in the commercial road transport industry |
3 |
3 |
New |
|
31543 |
Describe driver roles and responsibilities for the transportation of goods by road |
3 |
4 |
New |
|
31544 |
Demonstrate knowledge of driver professionalism and positive customer service in the road transport industry |
3 |
4 |
New |
Service Sector > Commercial Road Transport > Goods Service
|
ID |
Title |
Level |
Credit |
Review Category |
|
1753 |
Load and unload a general freight vehicle Load and unload a goods vehicle |
3 |
4 |
B |