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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. |
Work may be conducted: | in a range of towing situationsby day or nightin a range of weather conditions |
Customers may be: | vehicle ownersoperators of expressways, freeways, tollways or tunnelspolice and other emergency services personnellocal government authoritiescar park operatorsroad traffic authoritiesowners and operators of equipment elevating work platforms, forklifts, small load shifting equipment, etc. |
Towing situations may include: | vehicle accidentsvehicle breakdownsexpressway breakdowns and accidentstunnel breakdowns and accidentsstolen carsvehicles illegally parked on clearwaysvehicles illegally parked in car parksabandoned vehiclescarriage of equipment such as elevating work platforms, forklifts, small load shifting equipment, etc. |
Required towing vehicle may include: | tilt tray tow truck with winch (5 tonne, 7.5 tonne and 10 tonne capacity)tow truck with crane and cradletowing vehicle with a detachable self loading table toparticulated drop-deck low loadertrailer |
Purpose of equipment checking and inspection is to ensure: | it is free from damage and faults that may prejudice safety or limit operational capability |
Safety and operational capability checks may be performed: | on a range of towing vehicles and their associated equipment |
Operational and servicing checks may be performed by: | operating and checking the functionality of various pieces of safety and component equipment (where applicable)completing a service checklist for the towing vehicle and its equipment |
Potential problems that may be identified during visual inspections and service checks: | fluid leakslow fluid levelsdamaged or worn cables and ropesbroken equipment or partscracks, surface or structural faults or other damagetightness of bolts, fixtures and fittings within specifications |
Records and results of pre-operation and operational checks may include: | details of faulty equipment or specific componentsaction takenresults of checkscompletion of a service checklist or schedulesdetails of repair and maintenance work to be undertaken |
Personal protective equipment may include: | glovessafety headwear and footwearsafety glassestwo-way radioshigh visibility clothing (raincoats and vests)portable fire extinguishers |
Depending on the organisation concerned workplace procedures may be called: | standard operating procedurescompany proceduresenterprise proceduresorganisational proceduresestablished procedures |
Communication in the work area may include: | mobile phonefaxemailinternetRF communicationsoral, aural or signed communications |
Information and documents may include: | standard procedures and policies for the operation, checking and servicing of towing vehicle, equipment and toolsmanufacturers specifications for towing vehicle, equipment and toolsworkplace and client instructionsrelevant OH&S requirements and policiesrelevant Australian standards and certification requirementsmaterial safety data sheets where applicableindustry code of practicerelevant legislation, regulations and related documentationquality assurance standardsemergency procedures |
Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include: | relevant standards, codes and regulations pertaining to the a towing vehicle and its equipmentrelevant state and territory OH&S legislationrelevant state and territory environmental protection legislation |