Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to use, clean and maintain towing equipment in accordance with workplace requirements. It includes carrying out pre-operation checks on equipment, carrying out basic routine servicing of the equipment, using the towing equipment, cleaning the equipment, and recording and reporting the results of checks in accordance with workplace procedures. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the Unit |
Persons achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the OH&S legislation and other relevant regulations covering the use, cleaning and basic servicing of the towing vehicle and the equipment concerned. Work is performed under limited supervision. It involves the application of regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures to the use, cleaning and servicing of a towing vehicle and its equipment. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Visually inspect vehicle and towing equipment |
1.1 Towing vehicle and equipment are visually inspected prior to operations as per standard pre-operational functional and safety check procedures and manufacturers specifications 1.2 Aspects of vehicle or equipment found to be faulty or outside manufacturers or workplace specifications are reported to designated persons for appropriate action |
2 Check vehicle and towing equipment for operational capability |
2.1 Towing vehicle and equipment are checked to ensure that they can be operated in accordance with manufacturers specifications and standard operating procedures 2.2 Safety systems are all checked for operational effectiveness 2.3 Routine servicing and lubrication checks of the tow truck and its equipment are carried out in accordance with the service schedule for the vehicle and the equipment concerned |
3 Identify and assess impact of faults on towing operations |
3.1 The effect of any identified faults on the operation of the towing vehicle and equipment is assessed 3.2 Faulty equipment or components that may affect the safe operation of the vehicle and equipment are isolated, tagged and reported to the appropriate personnel for rectification |
4 Use towing equipment on vehicle |
4.1 Towing equipment is operated in accordance with manufacturers specifications and regulatory requirements 4.2 Attachment points used in the towing operation and the weight of the vehicle being towed or load being carried are checked to ensure that they are consistent with established towing practice, regulatory requirements and the permissible safe working loads for the tow truck and its associated towing equipment 4.3 Safety precautions are followed when using the towing equipment on a tow truck in accordance with standard operating procedures and occupational health and safety requirements 4.4 Personal protective equipment is worn in accordance with standard operating procedures and occupational health and safety requirements |
5 Clean towing vehicle and its equipment |
5.1 Appropriate cleaning process is selected for type of towing vehicle and its equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures 5.2 Cleaning materials are prepared in accordance with manufacturers instructions and standard operating procedures 5.3 The required personal protective and safety equipment is selected and used in accordance with regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures 5.4 Towing vehicle is cleaned using appropriate cleaning materials and tools as per standard procedures |
6 Record and report results of visual inspection and operational checks |
6.1 The results of the visual inspection and operational checks are accurately reported in accordance with regulatory requirements, workplace policy and standard procedures 6.2 Records are clear, unambiguous and concisely kept in accordance with workplace policy 6.3 Clear reference is made to any items which may affect the future safety of the towing vehicle or equipment |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS |
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit. |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package. |
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. |
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Work may be conducted: |
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Customers may be: |
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Towing situations may include: |
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Required towing vehicle may include: |
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Purpose of equipment checking and inspection is to ensure: |
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Safety and operational capability checks may be performed: |
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Operational and servicing checks may be performed by: |
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Potential problems that may be identified during visual inspections and service checks: |
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Records and results of pre-operation and operational checks may include: |
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Personal protective equipment may include: |
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Depending on the organisation concerned workplace procedures may be called: |
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Communication in the work area may include: |
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Information and documents may include: |
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Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable
Competency Field
Competency Field |
B - Equipment Checking and Maintenance |