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

The following skills must be assessed as part of this unit

vehicle or vessel loading techniques appropriate to workplace

safe handling techniques for hazardous items

safe manual handling techniques

numeracy skills to calculate count and load appropriate numbers of required touring equipment and supplies

literacy skills to read and interpret documents such as technical itineraries checklists tour briefs and passenger profiles providing details of types and amounts of equipment and supplies to be loaded

writing skills to be able to complete predeparture documents such as checklists basic fault reports and supply lists

The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit

basic product knowledge of the tours being operated

working knowledge of the operation of the equipment used and supplies required for the tours being operated

the fundamental features of hazardous items and safe methods of packing in various forms of transportation to minimise injury

thorough understanding of the contents of operational tour documentation

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

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

Evidence of the following is essential

knowledge of the fundamental features of hazardous items and safe methods of packing in various forms of transportation to minimise injury

ability to check and effectively load equipment and supplies for multiple tours according to operational documentation

project or work activities that show the candidate conducting predeparture checks for a nominated operation on multiple occasions

completion of loading and predeparture checks within typical workplace time constraints

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

demonstration of skills within a venue such as an operational depot where predeparture checks take place

access to the full range of supplies and equipment used in the operation of a tour

realistic ratios of operational staff to equipment and supplies

use of a full range of operational tour documentation

Methods of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct observation of the candidate loading equipment and supplies and conducting predeparture checks

review of loading and checking plans notes or operational checklists prepared by the candidate

written and oral questioning to test knowledge of OHS issues and legislative requirements pertaining to loading and checking equipment and supplies

written and oral questioning to test knowledge of the candidates interpretation of operational tour documentation

review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

TLICC Drive vehicle

TLIC107C Drive vehicle

TLICC Drive coachbus

TLIC807C Drive coach/bus

SITTTOPB Operate tours in a remote area

SITTTOP006B Operate tours in a remote area.

Assessing employability skills

Employability skills are integral to effective performance in the workplace and are broadly consistent across industry sectors How these skills are applied varies between occupations and qualifications due to the different work functions and contexts

Employability skills embedded in this unit should be assessed holistically with other relevant units that make up the skill set or qualification and in the context of the job role

Operational tour documentation may include:

Equipment and supplies:

Manual handling techniques may involve:

Hazardous items may include:

Pre-departure documentation may include: