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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Check trailer
   • Trailer hazards are identified and required action is taken to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards
   • Visual check of internal and external condition of trailer is carried out in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Pre-operational inspections and checks of trailer brake systems, suspension and axles, electrical systems, wheels and tyres are carried out to ensure conformance with road safety standards
   • Associated equipment is tested to ensure it functions correctly to manufacturer specification
2. Clean trailer
   • Trailer is cleaned in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Associated equipment is cleaned in accordance with workplace procedures
3. Complete documentation
   • Faults are identified and/or diagnosed and appropriate action is taken to report or remedy identified faults as required by workplace procedures
   • Records of inspection are updated and recommended repairs are documented in accordance with workplace policies

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures completing relevant documentation for inspecting trailers monitoring and checking condition of trailer and its equipment in terms of maintenance schedule and operating procedures reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures and information reporting and/or rectifying identified problems, faults or malfunctions promptly, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures.

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

principles of operation of systems on commercial trailers, including electrical systems, tyres, brakes and coupling systems procedures for routine inspection of a commercial trailer in accordance with workplace and manufacturer requirements, and established safety rules and regulations including visual inspection procedures and pre-operational checking procedures relevant duty of care requirements for routine inspection of trailers relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and pollution control procedures reporting and documentation requirements.

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