Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
AURTGA001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Drive and manoeuvre trailers
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | AURTGA001 - Drive and manoeuvre trailers |
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Employability Skills | |||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit describes the performance outcomes required to drive and manoeuvre a trailer while it is attached to a driving vehicle. It involves inspecting the trailer before use, connecting the trailer to a vehicle, driving the trailer, and disconnecting the trailer from the vehicle.It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The trailers may have non-pivoting axles or pivoting front axles.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements. Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting. Assessment must include direct observation of tasks. Where assessment of competency includes third-party evidence, individuals must provide evidence that links them to the trailers that they have driven and manoeuvred, e.g. trailer log book. Assessors must verify performance evidence through questioning on skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application. The following resources must be made available: road with curves suitable for trailer forward and reverse driving, manoeuvring and parking trailer specifications and relevant state and territory regulations for towing trailers two different trailers and towing vehicles with suitable trailer couplings. |
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Prerequisites/co-requisites | |||
Competency Field | Mechanical Miscellaneous |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
Slides PPT |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Carry out trailer safety inspection |
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Element: Connect trailer to vehicle |
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Element: Drive and manoeuvre trailer |
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Element: Disconnect trailer from vehicle |
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Element: Carry out trailer safety inspection |
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Element: Connect trailer to vehicle |
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Element: Drive and manoeuvre trailer |
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Element: Disconnect trailer from vehicle |
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