List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare for towing of recreational vehicle. | 1.1.Identify and confirm required site for recreational vehicle. 1.2.Calculate gross weight of recreational vehicle and determine its aggregate mass. 1.3.Check and confirm towing capacity of towing vehicle and adhere to tow-bar capacity. 1.4.Conduct pre-operational checks on towing and recreational vehicles. 1.5.Attach recreational vehicle to towing vehicle according to manufacturer instructions. |
2. Move and site recreational vehicle. | 2.1.Identify obstacles or hazards and remove or avoid. 2.2.Give clear directions to others in the area to enable safe vehicle movement without injury to people or damage to vehicles, equipment or facilities. 2.3.Safely manoeuvre recreational vehicle to required location. 2.4.Position recreational vehicle ensuring it is level and parallel and within reach of required equipment and position stabilising fixtures. |
3. Remove recreational vehicle from site. | 3.1.Disconnect power heads, water pipes and electrical leads. 3.2.Stow stabilising fixtures. 3.3.Remove recreational vehicle from site according to safety procedures. |
Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:
manoeuvre, tow and site at least three different types of recreational vehicles as listed in the knowledge evidence using appropriate towing vehicle
identify and avoid obstacles and hazards during above operations
communicate safety directions to others in the vicinity of towing and siting above vehicles
identify and calculate weight-to-vehicle towing ratios set by state and territory authorities and manufacturers
complete above activities within commercial time constraints and deadlines determined by the customer or organisation.
Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:
common types of recreational vehicles:
camper or tent trailer
cross-country or an off-road all-terrain caravan
expanda or slide out
five-wheeler
full van
pop top
slide-on camper or campervan
types of vehicles that are used to tow recreational vehicles:
four wheel drive
specialised towing truck or unit
tractor
truck
two wheel drive
van
pre-operational checks on towing and recreational vehicles:
brakes
fluid levels and topping up
operation of vehicle lights and indicators
tyre pressures
visual inspection
details of the entire site where recreational vehicles as specified above, are to be positioned, and suitable positions
weight-to-vehicle towing ratios set by state and territory authorities and manufacturers
pre-operational checks for the towing vehicle and for the recreational vehicle
major hazards and obstacles associated with towing and siting recreational vehicles, and ways to address them.
Skills must be demonstrated in an operational holiday park and resort context. This can be:
an industry workplace
a simulated industry environment set up for the purposes of assessment.
Assessment must ensure access to:
off-road locations where recreational vehicles are towed and sited
maps of sites
different types of recreational vehicles
towing vehicles appropriate to recreational vehicles being used
current commercial manufacturer instructions
current schedules of weight-to-vehicle towing ratios issued by government regulators.
Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations’ requirements for assessors; and:
have worked in industry for at least three years where they have applied the skills and knowledge of this unit of competency.