Required skills

communication skills to discuss where the recreational vehicle will be sited and to give directions to people to avoid danger

literacy skills to

read and interpret weighttovehicle towing ratios manufacturers instructions and operational check information

numeracy skills to calculate weights aggregate mass of recreational vehicles and capacities of towing vehicles

problemsolving skills to identify and avoid obstacles or hazards

Required knowledge

details of the entire site and positions for recreational vehicles

weighttovehicle towing ratios set by state and territory authorities and manufacturers

preoperational checks for the towing vehicle and the recreational vehicle

major hazards and obstacles associated with the towing and siting of recreational vehicles and ways to address these

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

Evidence of the ability to

manoeuvre tow and site multiple and diverse recreational vehicles using different towing vehicles

identify and avoid obstacles and hazards

communicate safety directions to others in the vicinity

identify and calculate weighttovehicle towing ratios set by state and territory authorities and manufacturers

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure use of

off road locations where recreational vehicles are towed and sited

maps of sites

a range of towing vehicles

a range of recreational vehicles

current commercial manufacturer instructions

current schedules of weighttovehicle towing ratios issued by government regulators

Method 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 individual preparing for towing a recreational vehicle and manoeuvring it onto a site

written or oral exercises that allow assessment of the individuals ability to

calculate a range of weights

aggregate mass of recreational vehicles

capacities of towing vehicles

use of case studies and problemsolving exercises on obstacles and hazards and methods of solving these

written and oral questioning to assess knowledge of regulated weighttovehicle towing ratios

review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of the individuals onthejob performance

Guidance information for assessment

The assessor should design integrated assessment activities to holistically assess this unit with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role for example

BSBWORA Organise and complete daily work activities

BSBWOR202A Organise and complete daily work activities

SITXWHS Participate in safe work practices

The recreational vehicle may include:

Pre-operational checks on towing vehicle and recreational vehicle may include:

The towing vehicle may include:

Obstacles or hazards may include: