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ASC/N9705 Drive safely and efficiently on the assigned route including long distance
trips

Unit Code ASC/N 9705
Unit Title
National Occupational Standard
Drive safely and efficiently on the assigned route including long distance trips
(Task)
Description This OS unit is about to ensure that the vehicle is road worthy for use. The individual is
responsible to check the vehicle thoroughly before starting the trip.
Scope This unit/ task covers the following:

Assess the road worthiness of commercial vehicle as per the:-
• Organizational requirements
• CMVR guidelines
• Additional HSE requirements
• Technical requirements

Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope

Element Performance Criteria
Vehicle road To be competent , the user/individual must be able to:
worthiness PC1. check that the vehicle meets basic legal and compliance related requirements
as per :
• the organization guidelines e.g. rule books of STUs
• CMVR guidelines from MoRTH and other guidelines issued by Road
Transport Authorities like RTOs
• any other safety, security and environmental guidelines
PC2. check vehicle service record indicative of any history of technical defects or
immediate need for servicing like oil/filter change
PC3. record all deviations observed while carrying out PC1 and PC2
PC4. record any other deviations observed during the trip
Basic technical check To be competent , the user/individual must be able to:
before the trip PC5. supervise and ensure all basic technical checks have been carried out as per
standard organization check list /procedure
Escalation of technical To be competent , the user/individual must be able to:
problem PC6. report actual or possible defects to the senior driver or supervisor in enough
detail so they can diagnose the problem
PC7. in consultation with superiors conclude about the road worthiness of vehicle
and if found unfit to decide to use another vehicle.
Knowledge and Understanding (K)
A. Organizational The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:
Context (Knowledge KA1. company’s policies on: road worthiness requirement; basic compliance to
of the company / technical requirements and standards; safety and hazards
KA2. CMVR guidelines and other specific local regulations
organization and its
KA3. organization structure
processes)