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

SITTVAF004 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Tow and site recreational vehicles

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SITTVAF004 - Tow and site recreational vehicles
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to safely tow and site recreational vehicles in off-road spaces. It requires the ability to identify the site, calculate weight-to-vehicle towing ratios, and manoeuvre and position a recreational vehicle to the required location.The unit applies to those working in holiday parks or in the manufacture, service, repair or sale of recreational vehicles. It applies to people who operate with some level of independence and under limited supervision.The driver towing the recreational vehicle must possess a current driving licence valid for the category of towing vehicle and comply with all regulations of the relevant state or territory roads and traffic authority.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Skills must be demonstrated in an operational holiday park and resort context. This can be:

an industry workplace

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

Assessment must ensure access to:

off-road locations where recreational vehicles are towed and sited

maps of sites

different types of recreational vehicles

towing vehicles appropriate to recreational vehicles being used

current commercial manufacturer instructions

current schedules of weight-to-vehicle towing ratios issued by government regulators.

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 for towing of recreational vehicle.
  • Identify and confirm required site for recreational vehicle.
  • Calculate gross weight of recreational vehicle and determine its aggregate mass.
  • Check and confirm towing capacity of towing vehicle and adhere to tow-bar capacity.
  • Conduct pre-operational checks on towing and recreational vehicles.
  • Attach recreational vehicle to towing vehicle according to manufacturer instructions.
       
Element: Move and site recreational vehicle.
  • Identify obstacles or hazards and remove or avoid.
  • Give clear directions to others in the area to enable safe vehicle movement without injury to people or damage to vehicles, equipment or facilities.
  • Safely manoeuvre recreational vehicle to required location.
  • Position recreational vehicle ensuring it is level and parallel and within reach of required equipment and position stabilising fixtures.
       
Element: Remove recreational vehicle from site.
  • Disconnect power heads, water pipes and electrical leads.
  • Stow stabilising fixtures.
  • Remove recreational vehicle from site according to safety procedures.
       


Evidence Required

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Prepare for towing of recreational vehicle.

1.1.Identify and confirm required site for recreational vehicle.

1.2.Calculate gross weight of recreational vehicle and determine its aggregate mass.

1.3.Check and confirm towing capacity of towing vehicle and adhere to tow-bar capacity.

1.4.Conduct pre-operational checks on towing and recreational vehicles.

1.5.Attach recreational vehicle to towing vehicle according to manufacturer instructions.

2. Move and site recreational vehicle.

2.1.Identify obstacles or hazards and remove or avoid.

2.2.Give clear directions to others in the area to enable safe vehicle movement without injury to people or damage to vehicles, equipment or facilities.

2.3.Safely manoeuvre recreational vehicle to required location.

2.4.Position recreational vehicle ensuring it is level and parallel and within reach of required equipment and position stabilising fixtures.

3. Remove recreational vehicle from site.

3.1.Disconnect power heads, water pipes and electrical leads.

3.2.Stow stabilising fixtures.

3.3.Remove recreational vehicle from site according to safety procedures.

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

manoeuvre, tow and site at least three different types of recreational vehicles as listed in the knowledge evidence using appropriate towing vehicle

identify and avoid obstacles and hazards during above operations

communicate safety directions to others in the vicinity of towing and siting above vehicles

identify and calculate weight-to-vehicle towing ratios set by state and territory authorities and manufacturers

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:

common types of recreational vehicles:

camper or tent trailer

cross-country or an off-road all-terrain caravan

expanda or slide out

five-wheeler

full van

pop top

slide-on camper or campervan

types of vehicles that are used to tow recreational vehicles:

four wheel drive

specialised towing truck or unit

tractor

truck

two wheel drive

van

pre-operational checks on towing and recreational vehicles:

brakes

fluid levels and topping up

operation of vehicle lights and indicators

tyre pressures

visual inspection

details of the entire site where recreational vehicles as specified above, are to be positioned, and suitable positions

weight-to-vehicle towing ratios set by state and territory authorities and manufacturers

pre-operational checks for the towing vehicle and for the recreational vehicle

major hazards and obstacles associated with towing and siting recreational vehicles, and ways to address them.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Prepare for towing of recreational vehicle.

1.1.Identify and confirm required site for recreational vehicle.

1.2.Calculate gross weight of recreational vehicle and determine its aggregate mass.

1.3.Check and confirm towing capacity of towing vehicle and adhere to tow-bar capacity.

1.4.Conduct pre-operational checks on towing and recreational vehicles.

1.5.Attach recreational vehicle to towing vehicle according to manufacturer instructions.

2. Move and site recreational vehicle.

2.1.Identify obstacles or hazards and remove or avoid.

2.2.Give clear directions to others in the area to enable safe vehicle movement without injury to people or damage to vehicles, equipment or facilities.

2.3.Safely manoeuvre recreational vehicle to required location.

2.4.Position recreational vehicle ensuring it is level and parallel and within reach of required equipment and position stabilising fixtures.

3. Remove recreational vehicle from site.

3.1.Disconnect power heads, water pipes and electrical leads.

3.2.Stow stabilising fixtures.

3.3.Remove recreational vehicle from site according to safety procedures.

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
Identify and confirm required site for recreational vehicle. 
Calculate gross weight of recreational vehicle and determine its aggregate mass. 
Check and confirm towing capacity of towing vehicle and adhere to tow-bar capacity. 
Conduct pre-operational checks on towing and recreational vehicles. 
Attach recreational vehicle to towing vehicle according to manufacturer instructions. 
Identify obstacles or hazards and remove or avoid. 
Give clear directions to others in the area to enable safe vehicle movement without injury to people or damage to vehicles, equipment or facilities. 
Safely manoeuvre recreational vehicle to required location. 
Position recreational vehicle ensuring it is level and parallel and within reach of required equipment and position stabilising fixtures. 
Disconnect power heads, water pipes and electrical leads. 
Stow stabilising fixtures. 
Remove recreational vehicle from site according to safety procedures. 

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