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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Load the ride.
   • Perform loading procedures according to safety and organisational requirements.
   • Load ride to the maximum number of persons approved to ride.
   • Check that all riders are secured according to ride requirements.
   • Ensure riders secure articles that may come loose while riding.
   • Check that load requirements have been met prior to the start of the ride.
2. Observe the ride.
   • Continuously observe ride according to safety procedures.
   • Identify quality control issues or problems during ride and advise appropriate supervisor immediately.
   • Follow emergency procedures as required.
3. Unload the ride.
   • Ensure ride is fully completed before unloading.
   • Follow unloading procedures according to safety and organisational requirements.

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:

follow ride loading and unloading procedures for rides on at least ten occasions

follow safety and emergency procedures during each of the above ride operations

complete above activities within commercial time constraints and deadlines determined by the customer or organisation.

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Knowledge Evidence

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

types of rides:

computerised rides

manual rides

mechanical rides

water-based rides

factors impacting loading procedures:

height of riders

number of riders

physical capacity of riders

placement of riders on the ride, and balance of weight

health and safety procedures for loading and unloading rides

emergency procedures for specific rides:

calling for emergency assistance

closing down ride

specific ride instructions, and loading and unloading procedures

quality control issues and problems:

equipment malfunction

climatic impacts

inappropriate customer behaviour

rider discomfort.

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