accessing and interpreting required information and developing contingency routes (including road restrictions, traffic conditions, service stations/rest stops) adapting to changes and difference in vehicle navigation technology, maps and street directories as they relate to route planning adapting to changes in vehicle navigation technology, maps and street directories as they relate to route planning applying fatigue management techniques applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures completing relevant documentation implementing contingency arrangements interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work interpreting information to allow effective route planning modifying route planning activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule operating and adapting to differences in vehicles, loads and equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures planning alternative routes for contingencies such as road works, emergencies or delays planning and navigating a route effectively planning for transport routes to meet workplace requirements planning routes in accordance with workplace guidelines reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures, information and signs: estimating route distances using map information identifying roads and intersections identifying town and suburb locations reading and interpretation of map symbols reporting and/or rectifying identified problems promptly, in accordance with workplace procedures selecting and using relevant route planning and navigation technology including GPS devices. |