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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify and prepare touring equipment and supplies.
   • Identify required equipment and supplies from tour documentation and liaison with colleagues.
   • Select and check equipment and supplies against requirements.
   • Use resources in ways that minimise potential for waste and maximise organisational profitability.
   • Conduct safety checks according to organisational procedures and statutory requirements.
   • Identify, report and rectify shortfalls and problems.
2. Load touring equipment and supplies.
   • Load equipment and supplies using safe manual handling techniques.
   • Load equipment according to terrain to be covered and access requirements during tour.
   • Identify hazardous items and follow safety procedures when loading them.
   • Inspect load prior to departure.
3. Finalise loading.
   • Complete pre-departure documentation according to organisational and statutory requirements.
   • Report identified problems and suggest improvements.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

check and load equipment and supplies for each of the following tours according to operational documentation:

day tour

extended tour

tour to single destination

tour to multiple destinations

select equipment required for each of the above tours from each of the following categories, as appropriate to the type of tour:

camping

catering

commercial cargo

communication

educational

maintenance

protective clothing

recreational

select supplies required for each of the above tours from each of the following categories, as appropriate to the type of tour:

food and beverage

fuel

medication and first aid kit

water

complete loading and pre-departure checks on equipment and supplies for above tours within typical workplace time constraints.

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Knowledge Evidence

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

features and inclusions of tour documentation in the relevant industry context

equipment and supplies required for different types of tours, as specified in the performance evidence

ways in which effective management of equipment and supplies can improve profitability

ways of minimising waste of equipment and supplies

tour documentation to be considered:

pre-departure documentation:

completed checklists

fault reports where appropriate

supply lists

equipment and supplies

tour details:

itineraries

passenger information

rooming lists

safety requirements for handling and loading equipment and supplies:

manual handling techniques appropriate to workplace and form of transport

manual handling techniques and procedures for hazardous items:

aerosols

gas containers

glass containers

medication

petrol, fuel and flammable materials

sharp items

legal obligations of tour operators in relation to equipment and supplies:

maintenance

licensing and accreditation.

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