Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 2 . This is the second release of this unit of competency in the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package:
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Release 1 . This is the first release of this unit of competency in the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package. |
Application
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to plan a towing job and to set up towing with reference to regulations and operating procedures. It includes obtaining and confirming job instructions, assessing towing requirements, determining a plan of action, and carrying out all required actions to set up and secure a towing situation. Persons achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation and other relevant regulations covering setting up and securing a towing situation. Work is performed under limited supervision. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Pre-requisite Unit
Not applicable. |
Competency Field
B – Equipment Checking and Maintenance |
Unit Sector
Not applicable. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1 |
Obtain information on towing job |
1.1 |
Information on towing job is obtained from base or depot in accordance with operating procedures |
1.2 |
Further information on towing requirements is obtained at scene of job |
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2 |
Assess towing requirements |
2.1 |
Equipment requirements and techniques to carry out towing job are assessed |
2.2 |
Potential hazards that may be experienced at towing site and during towing operation are identified and appropriate precautions and strategies are adopted to manage and control the risks involved |
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2.3 |
Type of vehicle to be towed is identified and critical aspects of vehicle design are determined |
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3 |
Determine appropriate plan of action |
3.1 |
Sequence of action and plan for towing activity and safety and security of persons, vehicles and property are determined in accordance with regulatory requirements and operating procedures |
3.2 |
Towing vehicle and associated equipment to carry out job are organised to be available for the work |
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4 |
Set up and secure towing situation |
4.1 |
Setting up and securing of towing situation is carried out in accordance with established action plan |
4.2 |
Safety equipment, witches hats and safety signs are deployed in accordance with operating procedures and regulatory requirements |
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4.3 |
Onlookers and other personnel in the vicinity of towing situation are managed in accordance with applicable safety management procedures and security requirements |
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4.4 |
Vehicle or equipment to be towed is manoeuvred into position using relevant equipment in accordance with operating procedures and regulatory requirements |
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4.5 |
Vehicle or equipment to be towed is secured using appropriate winches, ropes and cables in accordance with relevant load restraint regulations and operating procedures |
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5 |
Record and report inspection and testing results |
5.1 |
Assessment of towing situation and action taken are accurately reported in accordance with regulatory requirements, workplace policy and industry guidelines |
5.2 |
Clear, unambiguous and concise records are kept in accordance with workplace procedures |
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5.3 |
Clear reference is made to issues, hazards or incidents that may have arisen when attending towing situation and related action taken |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. |
Range of Conditions
Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. |
Unit Mapping Information
This unit replaces and is equivalent to TLIB2079A Set up and secure a towing situation. |
Links
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