This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

load restrain and protect loads

manoeuvre a trailer

monitor and anticipate traffic hazards

manage stressful and emergency situations

follow instructionsdirectives and report information

participate in team

encourage other team members

use a variety of verbal and nonverbal communication techniques including language style active listening

apply OHampS requirements when operating medium and heavy vehicles and towing multiaxle trailers

Required Knowledge

OHampS requirements for operating medium and heavy vehicles and towing multiaxle trailers

road traffic rules and regulations for operating medium and heavy vehicles and towing multiaxle trailers

safe loading and restraint procedures and limits for trailers

trailer coupling systems

emergency situations that may require towing trailers

team work principles and strategies

techniques for supporting others

composition of teams and roles and responsibilities of team members

verbal and nonverbal communication techniques including language style active listening

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to inspect load coupleuncouple tow manoeuvre and unload a multiaxle trailer under a range of road transport operating conditions by day and night carrying different types of loads

Assessment must also confirm the ability to

configure a multiaxle trailer to suit the requirements of different types of loads and tasks

load and unload a trailer with different types of loads and securing devices

couple and uncoupling trailers to various types of vehicle

manoeuvre the trailer through a range of driving situations and road conditions

handle emergency situations

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated under a range of road transport operating environments towing a multiaxle trailer carrying various types of loads Assessment will need to be undertaken on a number of occasions to provide the individual with the opportunity to demonstrate competence in manoeuvring a loaded trailer in a range of contexts and conditions

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed under a range of road and traffic conditions to assess performance in stressful conditions The assessment should be conducted as part of a longhaul activity of extended duration loading and towing a number of types of cargo

The individual should be assessed in the interpretation of an instruction for a transport task requiring a multiaxle trailer preparation and configuration of the trailer and the subsequent loading restraint and protection of the load The individual should then be assessed in coupling a trailer and driving the vehicle which includes the requirement to manoeuvre brake corner reverse push overtake other vehicles and handle emergency situations

Specific resources for assessment

Access to

suitable training and assessment area

suitable wheeled vehicles with complete equipment schedules

multiaxle trailers of various types

loads including wheeled vehicles tracked vehicles containers and general cargo

restraint devices and protective covers

Loading the trailer include

Unloading a trailer include

Multi-axle trailers may include

Operating environment involves all road transport situations including

Serviceability check may include

Standard procedures refer to

Preparation and configuration of the multi-axle trailer may include

Types of loads may include

Emergency situations may include