Required skills

Required skills include

technical skills to the level required to operate recovery vehicle and associated tools and equipment

communication skills to the level required to understand and relay technical information and instructions and to relate to people from a range of social cultural and ethnic backgrounds and of varying physical and mental abilities

literacy skills to the level required to read and interpret instructions procedures regulations signs charts maps and labels relevant to recovery operations

numeracy skills to the level required to calculate loads assess tolerances and apply accurate measurements

problemsolving skills to the level required to modify activities and take appropriate initiatives depending on differing recovery contexts risk situations and environments

team skills to the level required to ensure completion of tasks in a safe and timely manner

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes

procedures for recovery type preparation of vehicles recovery procedure and worksite cleanup requirements

recovery vehicle controls instruments and indicators and their use

recovery vehicle handling procedures both with and without a tow or load

procedures to be followed in the event of an emergency when operating a recovery vehicle including the use of portable fire extinguishers

preoperational checks carried out on a recovery vehicle and its equipment and related action that should be taken

communication procedures including reporting lines within the motorsport environment

range of potential workplace hazards risks and emergency situations

basic principles of risk management

applicable commonwealth state or territory legislation regulations standards and codes of practice including OHS and environmental regulations relevant to recovering vehicles in a motorsport event

organisational policies and procedures including safety requirements hazard identification risk assessment and emergency response procedures related to recovering vehicles in a motorsport event

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently

observe safety procedures and requirements

communicate effectively with others involved in or affected by the work

select methods and techniques appropriate to the circumstances

complete preparatory activities in a systematic manner

complete vehicle recovery procedures safely and without damage to vehicle or equipment

complete area cleanup

complete log book and reporting requirements

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that reflects as far as possible the actual working environment

Assessment is to occur using standard and authorised work practices safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory requirements including specified Australian standards

Where applicable reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity age gender demographics and disability

The following resources should be made available

access to relevant recovery vehicle and equipment

access to suitable motorsport events

applicable personal protection and safety equipment and resources

copies of safe work practices and standard operating procedures

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts together with application of Required Skills and Knowledge

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on Required Skills and Knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application

Assessment may be applied under projectrelated conditions real or simulated and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally sensitive and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

Motorsports

Potential hazards

Recovery vehicle

Safe work practices

Tools and equipment

Communication skills

Information/documents

OHS requirements

Legislative requirements

Environmental requirements

Organisational policies and procedures