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

SITTVAF002 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate a ride location

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SITTVAF002 - Operate a ride location
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to conduct the day-to-day operation of a ride location. It requires a sound knowledge of operational, safety and emergency procedures, combined with some problem-solving skills to address typical operational problems associated with rides.The unit applies to the attractions and theme parks sectors, and to individuals, usually called ‘ride attendants’, who are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of rides. They apply some discretion and judgment to work activities and work under general 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

ride loading documentation and procedures

organisational policies and procedures:

ride loading documentation or procedures

safety procedures

emergency procedures

incident reporting templates

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: Prepare and inspect ride location.
  • Inspect ride location according to approved checklist.
  • Check general equipment and supplies to ensure readiness for operation, and reorder supplies according to organisational procedures.
  • Check safety equipment to ensure readiness for operation.
  • Check cleanliness and standard of presentation of ride location, and take remedial action where appropriate.
       
Element: Inspect rides.
  • Inspect rides according to approved checklist.
  • Note all items according to organisational procedures.
  • Report discrepancies and irregularities to appropriate supervisor immediately.
       
Element: Prepare to operate ride.
  • Check loading procedures prior to start of ride according to organisational procedures.
  • Maintain appropriate communication with ride loader to ensure ride commences safely.
       
Element: Operate and monitor ride.
  • Operate ride or device according to organisational procedures.
  • Continuously monitor operator controls during ride operation.
  • Monitor overall ride, ride area and rider behaviour and reactions.
  • Take action in response to observations made during ride according to organisational procedures.
  • Action emergency procedures where necessary according to organisation and specific ride procedures.
  • Identify quality control issues or problems during ride and advise appropriate supervisor for action.
       
Element: Close down ride.
  • Commence close-down procedures when customers have left ride location.
  • Close down ride following organisational procedures for specific ride.
  • Identify defects or deficiencies and promptly report to appropriate supervisor for action.
       
Element: Close and secure ride.
  • Check all areas of ride meet organisational standards.
  • Clean and prepare location and equipment for next operation.
  • Secure ride location according to organisational procedures.
       
Element: Prepare ride reports.
  • Identify issues and events that require reporting.
  • Make accurate and complete notes according to organisational procedures.
  • Complete and distribute ride reporting information within required timeframe.
       


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. Prepare and inspect ride location.

1.1.Inspect ride location according to approved checklist.

1.2.Check general equipment and supplies to ensure readiness for operation, and reorder supplies according to organisational procedures.

1.3.Check safety equipment to ensure readiness for operation.

1.4.Check cleanliness and standard of presentation of ride location, and take remedial action where appropriate.

2. Inspect rides.

2.1.Inspect rides according to approved checklist.

2.2.Note all items according to organisational procedures.

2.3.Report discrepancies and irregularities to appropriate supervisor immediately.

3. Prepare to operate ride.

3.1.Check loading procedures prior to start of ride according to organisational procedures.

3.2.Maintain appropriate communication with ride loader to ensure ride commences safely.

4. Operate and monitor ride.

4.1.Operate ride or device according to organisational procedures.

4.2.Continuously monitor operator controls during ride operation.

4.3.Monitor overall ride, ride area and rider behaviour and reactions.

4.4.Take action in response to observations made during ride according to organisational procedures.

4.5.Action emergency procedures where necessary according to organisation and specific ride procedures.

4.6.Identify quality control issues or problems during ride and advise appropriate supervisor for action.

5. Close down ride.

5.1.Commence close-down procedures when customers have left ride location.

5.2.Close down ride following organisational procedures for specific ride.

5.3.Identify defects or deficiencies and promptly report to appropriate supervisor for action.

6. Close and secure ride.

6.1.Check all areas of ride meet organisational standards.

6.2.Clean and prepare location and equipment for next operation.

6.3.Secure ride location according to organisational procedures.

7. Prepare ride reports.

7.1.Identify issues and events that require reporting.

7.2.Make accurate and complete notes according to organisational procedures.

7.3.Complete and distribute ride reporting information within required timeframe.

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 operation procedures on at least ten occasions within commercial time constraints and deadlines determined by the customer or organisation

conduct pre-operational checks on safety equipment associated with ride on each ride operation

follow safety and emergency procedures during each of the above ride operations

complete accurate and legible reports on issues or events that occur during each ride operation.

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

features of ride locations:

bridges

fences or barriers

gates

netting

perimeter

queue house

ramps

walkways

general equipment:

booth area

cleaning equipment

microphone

seats

signage

types of rides:

computerised rides

manual rides

mechanical rides

water-based rides

approved checklist inclusions:

couplings and chains

fibreglass and metal

mechanical components

mounts

overall structure

restraints, seating and harnesses

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 specific rides

ride safety equipment:

communication devices

emergency apparatus

life preservers

monitors

safety ropes

signage

emergency procedures for specific rides:

calling for emergency assistance

closing down ride

technical and equipment procedures for specific rides

quality control issues and problems:

equipment malfunction

climatic impacts

inappropriate customer behaviour

rider discomfort

types of documentation and reports to be completed in ride operations:

completed checklists

incident reports

safety reports

organisation-specific protocols for distributing ride reports.

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. Prepare and inspect ride location.

1.1.Inspect ride location according to approved checklist.

1.2.Check general equipment and supplies to ensure readiness for operation, and reorder supplies according to organisational procedures.

1.3.Check safety equipment to ensure readiness for operation.

1.4.Check cleanliness and standard of presentation of ride location, and take remedial action where appropriate.

2. Inspect rides.

2.1.Inspect rides according to approved checklist.

2.2.Note all items according to organisational procedures.

2.3.Report discrepancies and irregularities to appropriate supervisor immediately.

3. Prepare to operate ride.

3.1.Check loading procedures prior to start of ride according to organisational procedures.

3.2.Maintain appropriate communication with ride loader to ensure ride commences safely.

4. Operate and monitor ride.

4.1.Operate ride or device according to organisational procedures.

4.2.Continuously monitor operator controls during ride operation.

4.3.Monitor overall ride, ride area and rider behaviour and reactions.

4.4.Take action in response to observations made during ride according to organisational procedures.

4.5.Action emergency procedures where necessary according to organisation and specific ride procedures.

4.6.Identify quality control issues or problems during ride and advise appropriate supervisor for action.

5. Close down ride.

5.1.Commence close-down procedures when customers have left ride location.

5.2.Close down ride following organisational procedures for specific ride.

5.3.Identify defects or deficiencies and promptly report to appropriate supervisor for action.

6. Close and secure ride.

6.1.Check all areas of ride meet organisational standards.

6.2.Clean and prepare location and equipment for next operation.

6.3.Secure ride location according to organisational procedures.

7. Prepare ride reports.

7.1.Identify issues and events that require reporting.

7.2.Make accurate and complete notes according to organisational procedures.

7.3.Complete and distribute ride reporting information within required timeframe.

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
Inspect ride location according to approved checklist. 
Check general equipment and supplies to ensure readiness for operation, and reorder supplies according to organisational procedures. 
Check safety equipment to ensure readiness for operation. 
Check cleanliness and standard of presentation of ride location, and take remedial action where appropriate. 
Inspect rides according to approved checklist. 
Note all items according to organisational procedures. 
Report discrepancies and irregularities to appropriate supervisor immediately. 
Check loading procedures prior to start of ride according to organisational procedures. 
Maintain appropriate communication with ride loader to ensure ride commences safely. 
Operate ride or device according to organisational procedures. 
Continuously monitor operator controls during ride operation. 
Monitor overall ride, ride area and rider behaviour and reactions. 
Take action in response to observations made during ride according to organisational procedures. 
Action emergency procedures where necessary according to organisation and specific ride procedures. 
Identify quality control issues or problems during ride and advise appropriate supervisor for action. 
Commence close-down procedures when customers have left ride location. 
Close down ride following organisational procedures for specific ride. 
Identify defects or deficiencies and promptly report to appropriate supervisor for action. 
Check all areas of ride meet organisational standards. 
Clean and prepare location and equipment for next operation. 
Secure ride location according to organisational procedures. 
Identify issues and events that require reporting. 
Make accurate and complete notes according to organisational procedures. 
Complete and distribute ride reporting information within required timeframe. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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