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Assessment Details
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Driver name
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Reason for Training
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Licence Number
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Licence Expiry Date
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Assessment vehicle Class
- LV
- LR
- MR
- HR
- HC
- MC
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Vehicle Registration / Fleet Number
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Trailer/s registration
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Transmission Type
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Assessment Location
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Has Driver completed TOLL online training for Coupling/Uncoupling and received a copy of the SWI for coupling /Uncoupling. (If NO, practical assessment must not proceed)
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Has the Driver been notified of Assessment prior to commencement.
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Has the Driver been briefed on the Assessment and what is expected of them during the course of the assessment.
Marking Legend: C = Competent CCI = Competent but could improve NYC = Not yet Competent NA/NR = Not Applicable/Not Required
Drive Assessment
The assessment was completed to meet all standards required of the participant when performing their duties, however, whilst the participant has been assessed as competent at the time assessment, this cannot guarantee that the competency of the participant is maintained should the participant’s work habits go unchecked by their employer or the work environment changes in the future.
On Road Drive Assessment
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Completes pre trip inspection (Complete safety checks )
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Ensures load and vehicle are secure (Ensures load/trailer(s) are secure)
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Does not allow excessive idle times (Does not allow the engine to Idle more than necessary)
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Ensures cabin is tidy and safe (Clean, no loose items in cabin)
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Ensures all features are set (mirrors, seat, ect)
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Plans and/or follows safe route
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Understands and obeys traffic signs and road laws (Understands and acknowledges Speed limits and road laws)
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Uses SPOT (Scanning, Planning, Options, Take action)
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Negotiates turns and intersections at safe speeds (Does the driver split lanes where appropriate)
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Looks ahead, reads and adjusts to traffic and conditions (SVC Course, mirrors, signals, brakes, gears, mirrors, evasive action )
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Follows other vehicles at a safe distance
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Regularly checks mirrors
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Safely and appropriately uses indicators
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Negotiates roundabouts safely and appropriately (Plans drive to avoid unnecessary stopping and starting)
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Scans intersections before entering (Always checks intersections prior to entering)
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Makes eye contact with other operators, where possible (Establishes that other drivers have seen them)
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Executes lane changes safely and appropriately (Checks the relevant mirror and road throughout lane change)
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Execute overtaking safely and appropriately (Completed safely in appropriate areas)
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Safely and appropriately operates transmission (Avoids neutralising in bends and turns (Minimum gear changes)
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Drives efficiently by keeping revs within the “green” band
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Hovers over brake pedal when entering intersections (Coasts to intersections and prepares for Intersections and possible hazards)
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Safely and smoothly operates the brakes
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Stops at a safe and appropriate distance from others
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Identifies and reacts to hazards safely and early (Hazard Perception )
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Safely and appropriately negotiates hills (Controls Speed)
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Safely and appropriately operates auxiliary brakes
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Performs hill starts safely and appropriately (Does not roll back if starting from a stationary position)
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Shows courtesy to other road users
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Safely and appropriately applies evasive action
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Reverses safely for 70m in a straight line and/or into a parking bay/dock area
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Couples and uncouples as per procedures
Couple Trailers
Turntable and airline check
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Prestart checks were completed and recorded as per business unit process
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Checked hoses and cables were in good condition and cleared of the turntable
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Checked to see if the turntable jaws and locking mechanism were not damaged and were open. If there were any damages - reported damage and did not proceed once found
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Ensured that the turntable was well greased, Teflon pads not damaged, and clear of debris
Trailer alignment and turntable clearance
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Driver reversed the truck in front of the trailer, so they were in line and came to a complete STOP
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Sufficient clearance was left between the turntable/skid plate by lowering airbags or raising trailer. ** If limited visibility did they Get out and look (GOAL)?
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Driver reversed truck under trailer using a visual guide, ensuring trailer king pin was just short of the turntable “V” section. Assessor – note what visual guide they used in the comments ** B Trailers only (if not applicable NA). Used safety triangles or a visual object as a guide to reverse under B trailer
Visual check before coupling
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Driver exited the vehicle to check: Trailer king pin was just short of the turntable V” section
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Checked the trailer king pin for any damages and ensured the skid plate was free of any debris
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Raised the airbags or lowered trailer onto turntable, ensuring “NO AIR GAPS” between turntable and trailer skid plate (must be completed out of the cabin)
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Trailer legs were raised to approximately 100mm off the ground
Trailer coupling – 1st tug test
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Truck was reversed slowly until the jaws engaged around kingpin. (If there is a trailer coupling light fitted it is green, if faulty it is reported)
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Driver conducted a tug test to confirm if trailer resisted movement ** If tug test failed did the driver restart?
Visual check of turntable coupling
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Applied the park brake and exited the cabin
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Used LED light, turntable light or torch to check: a. There was no gap between the skid plate and turntable b. The turntable release lever/locking tab was in locked position c. The jaws and locking bar were engaged across the king PIN. (If insufficient room between landing legs, moved the truck approx. 1 metre on a sharp angle to check)
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Fully retracted the trailer LEGS and ensured handle locked into position
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Connected LINES and engaged any air fitted locking devices
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Air supply valves turned on
Trailer brake and final tug test
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Truck suspension set back to correct ride height
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Trailer brakes engaged, and air built up (checked for air leaks)
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Park Brake released, and truck was moved forward at a low speed applying pressure to engage the trailer brakes, then released
Uncouple Trailers
Positioning trailer to uncouple
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Trailer has been parked on a level surface that can support the trailers landing legs
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Applied prime mover park brake and exited vehicle using 3 points of contact
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Air supply turned off and hoses and cables are disconnected and moved clear of Turntable
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Trailer landing legs have been lowered to the ground to take weight off the trailer (if ground is soft a suitable strong timber or other flat supports has been placed under the landing legs to help distribute the weight evenly)
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Released turntable jaws by releasing turntable handle or in cab turntable switch and jaws have disengaged from kingpin
Move truck forward clear of trailer
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Released park brake and drives the truck forward carefully to free the jaws from the king pin approx. 250mm then stops
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Lowers the airbags on the truck to provide clearance (this will avoid damage to the mudguards and skid plate) Note if the truck has no adjustable airbags manually adjust trailer legs until turntable is clear of skid plate
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Assessment 1 Competent
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Assessment 2 Competent
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Assessment 3 Competent
Sign Off
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Inspection Comments
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The trainee confirms that they were observed by the trainer/assessor listed above for each of the tasks as listed above
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Candidate Signature
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Assessment Date
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I confirm as the trainer/assessor, that I have observed the trainee performing each task as listed above and that he/she is competent in performing their duties. I also confirm that I hold the relevant licence required to assess
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Trainer Signature
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Assessment Date
