FWPCOT3328 Operate four wheel drive vehicle in a towing situation

Release: 1

FWPCOT3328 Operate four wheel drive vehicle in a towing situation

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version released with FWP Forest and Wood Products Training Package Version 7.0.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to tow a trailer using a four wheel drive vehicle.

The unit applies to individuals who operate four wheel drive vehicles in towing situations in a variety of work settings and industry sectors, including forestry, agriculture, construction, tourism and energy.

All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.

Individuals must hold a driver licence or a provisional driver licence prior to commencing this unit of competency.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Unit Sector

Common Technical (COT)

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements	Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Prepare for towing	1.1 Confirm four wheel drive vehicle is operational, appropriate for the conditions and has the required towing capacity 1.2 Check trailer compliance with safety regulatory requirements 1.3 Check condition of trailer, suitability of trailer and coupling for use on rough terrain and braking system of trailer if required 1.4 Check compatibility of trailer and four wheel drive vehicle for towing operations, including ground clearance and GCM (Gross Combined Mass) of trailer and vehicle 1.5 Inspect and secure load onto trailer in accordance with safety and regulatory requirements 1.6 Identify and follow safety, environmental and legal requirements relevant to towing a trailer with a four wheel drive vehicle 1.7 Identify, fit and use suitable personal protective equipment 1.8 Identify, select and check serviceability and rating of equipment required to carry out towing operations 1.9 Identify, assess and take actions to mitigate risks and hazards associated with towing operations
2. Use four wheel drive vehicle to tow a trailer	2.1 Couple and uncouple trailer in accordance with safety requirements 2.2 Apply safe four wheel driving skills while towing a trailer on sealed and unsealed road conditions 2.3 Demonstrate safe braking procedures while towing a trailer on sealed and unsealed road conditions, including performing emergency stop 2.4 Park four wheel drive vehicle and trailer
3. Perform post-towing tasks	3.1 Carry out inspection of vehicle and equipment following the towing operation 3.2 Record and report activity and damage to vehicle or equipment as required

Foundation Skills

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.

Skill	Description
Reading	Read and comprehend basic factual information on road signs and in manufacturer manual
Writing	Complete workplace forms using required format and industry terminology
Oral communication	Use effective verbal communication and questioning techniques to convey information to other people involved in or observing towing operation
Numeracy	Measure, estimate and calculate weight and dimensions of trailer and load to be towed

Unit Mapping Information

Code and title current version	Code and title previous version	Comments	Equivalence status
FWPCOT3328 Operate four wheel drive vehicle in a towing situation	FWPFGM3214 Operate a four wheel drive vehicle in a towing situation	Reworded Application Statement Updated Elements and Performance Criteria Updated and added new Knowledge Evidence and Performance Evidence Reworded Foundation Skills Updated Assessment Conditions	Not equivalent

Links

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