Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release 1 |
New unit of competency. |
Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to drive and manoeuvre a trailer while it is attached to a driving vehicle. It involves inspecting the trailer before use, connecting the trailer to a vehicle, driving the trailer, and disconnecting the trailer from the vehicle.
It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The trailers may have non-pivoting axles or pivoting front axles.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Competency Field
Mechanical Miscellaneous
Unit Sector
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance Criteria Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold and italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Carry out trailer safety inspection |
1.1 Pre-operational inspections and checks of trailer are carried out according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures 1.2 Trailer load is inspected and secured according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures 1.3 Safe condition of towing vehicle is determined according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures |
2. Connect trailer to vehicle |
2.1 Trailer and vehicle are aligned and trailer is coupled to vehicle according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements 2.2 Ancillary devices are connected between vehicle and trailer according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures 2.3 Trailer and vehicle connections are tested according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures 2.4 Faults are identified and action is taken to report them according to workplace procedures |
3. Drive and manoeuvre trailer |
3.1 Brake lock-out devices are set according to manufacturer procedures 3.2 Trailer is safely manoeuvred by vehicle in forward and reverse directions and parked according to road safety regulations, and without causing damage to trailer, towing vehicle, other vehicles or surrounding environment |
4. Disconnect trailer from vehicle |
4.1 Parking devices of trailer and vehicle are applied as appropriate according to manufacturer procedures 4.2 Ancillary devices are disconnected and trailer is decoupled from vehicle according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements 4.3 Trailer or vehicle is placed in appropriate parking area according to road safety regulations |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance and are not explicit in the performance criteria.
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Range of Conditions
This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.
Pre-operational inspections and checks must include: |
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Safety requirements must include: |
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Unit Mapping Information
Equivalent to AURTGA3001 Drive and manoeuvre trailers
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b4278d82-d487-4070-a8c4-78045ec695b1