This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate heavy vehicle on unsealed roads.

It includes maintaining systematic and efficient control of all vehicle functions, monitoring traffic and road conditions, managing vehicle condition and performance, and effectively managing hazardous situations while operating a heavy vehicle on unsealed surfaces in accordance with state and/or territory roads and traffic authority licence requirements and regulations for heavy vehicles.

Operation of a heavy vehicle on unsealed roads involves the application of routine vehicle driving principles and procedures to maintain the safety and operation of a heavy vehicle across a variety of driving contexts and job roles.

Operation of a heavy vehicle on unsealed roads is performed with limited or minimum supervision, and with accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.