Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

SITTVAF001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Load and unload a ride

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SITTVAF001 - Load and unload a ride
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to load and unload passengers safely onto and from a ride, and to observe the operation of the ride.The unit applies to the attractions and theme parks sector, and to those often called ‘ride loaders’, who undertake the specific function of loading and unloading a ride and work under supervision. Rides are sometimes operated as part of a travelling show or temporary attraction.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative 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.

Skills must be demonstrated in an operational theme park or attraction. This can be:

an industry workplace

a simulated industry environment set up for the purposes of assessment.

Assessment must ensure access to:

operational rides and associated safety equipment

organisational policies and procedures:

ride loading documentation or procedures

safety procedures

emergency procedures

commercially realistic numbers of customers

customers with whom the individual can interact; these can be:

customers in an industry workplace who are assisted by the individual during the assessment process; or

individuals who participate in role plays or simulated activities, set up for the purpose of assessment, in a simulated industry environment operated within a training organisation.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations’ requirements for assessors; and:

have worked in industry for at least three years where they have applied the skills and knowledge of this unit of competency.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Venue and Facility Operations
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: 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.
       
Element: 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.
       
Element: Unload the ride.
  • Ensure ride is fully completed before unloading.
  • Follow unloading procedures according to safety and organisational requirements.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Load the ride.

1.1.Perform loading procedures according to safety and organisational requirements.

1.2.Load ride to the maximum number of persons approved to ride.

1.3.Check that all riders are secured according to ride requirements.

1.4.Ensure riders secure articles that may come loose while riding.

1.5.Check that load requirements have been met prior to the start of the ride.

2. Observe the ride.

2.1.Continuously observe ride according to safety procedures.

2.2.Identify quality control issues or problems during ride and advise appropriate supervisor immediately.

2.3.Follow emergency procedures as required.

3. Unload the ride.

3.1.Ensure ride is fully completed before unloading.

3.2.Follow unloading procedures according to safety and organisational requirements.

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.

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.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Load the ride.

1.1.Perform loading procedures according to safety and organisational requirements.

1.2.Load ride to the maximum number of persons approved to ride.

1.3.Check that all riders are secured according to ride requirements.

1.4.Ensure riders secure articles that may come loose while riding.

1.5.Check that load requirements have been met prior to the start of the ride.

2. Observe the ride.

2.1.Continuously observe ride according to safety procedures.

2.2.Identify quality control issues or problems during ride and advise appropriate supervisor immediately.

2.3.Follow emergency procedures as required.

3. Unload the ride.

3.1.Ensure ride is fully completed before unloading.

3.2.Follow unloading procedures according to safety and organisational requirements.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
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. 
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. 
Ensure ride is fully completed before unloading. 
Follow unloading procedures according to safety and organisational requirements. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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