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

SITTVAF004A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Load and unload a ride

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SITTVAF004A - Load and unload a ride
Description 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.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Employability Skills The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of employability skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this unit is packaged will assist in identifying employability skills requirements.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to individuals, often called ride loaders, who undertake the specific function of loading or unloading a ride.Rides are operated within attractions or theme parks and sometimes as part of a travelling show or temporary attraction.The unit requires a good knowledge of safe ride loading procedures and an ability to strictly follow those procedures. A person undertaking this role works under direct supervision.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Nil
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 correctly, safely, promptly and according to organisation requirements and procedures.
  • Load ride to the maximum number of persons approved to ride.
  • Check that all riders are secured according to requirement of the ride.
  • Advise all riders to secure any articles that may come loose while riding.
  • Treat all customers in a courteous and friendly manner during loading.
  • Check all load requirements prior to the start of the ride.
       
Element: Observe the ride.
  • Continuously observe the ride according to safety procedures.
  • Identify quality control issues or problems during the ride advising appropriate supervisor immediately for action.
       
Element: Unload the ride.
  • Ensure the ride is fully completed before unloading.
  • Follow unloading procedures correctly, safely, promptly and according to organisation requirements and procedures.
  • Unload customers in a courteous and friendly manner.
       


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.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

ability to consistently follow procedures in loading and unloading rides to ensure safety of customers and colleagues

understanding of the health, safety and emergency issues associated with ride operations

demonstration of skills across multiple operations of the ride and for an appropriate range of rides (as required by attraction)

specific demonstration of safety procedures

completion of loading and unloading rides within typical workplace time constraints.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

demonstration of skills within a fully equipped operational ride location

commercially realistic ratios of customers to candidates to reflect typical workplace conditions.

Methods of assessment

Assessment methods must be chosen to ensure that the skills required to load and unload a ride can be practically demonstrated. Methods must include assessment of knowledge as well as assessment of practical skills.

The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

direct observation of the candidate safely loading and unloading a ride

direct observation of the candidate performing actual or simulated emergency procedures

written and oral questioning or interview to test knowledge of OHS issues, equipment features and capacity limitations

problem-solving activities to assess ability to respond to various situations during the loading and unloading of a ride location, especially emergency aspects

review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.

Assessing employability skills

Employability skills are integral to effective performance in the workplace and are broadly consistent across industry sectors. How these skills are applied varies between occupations and qualifications due to the different work functions and contexts.

Employability skills embedded in this unit should be assessed holistically with other relevant units that make up the skill set or qualification and in the context of the job role.

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.

This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

The following skills must be assessed as part of this unit:

problem-solving skills to identify problems within a defined range and report appropriately

communication skills to allow for friendly and courteous interaction with customers

literacy skills to interpret basic procedural documentation

numeracy skills to count accurately, and compare numbers or riders against capacity.

The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit:

health and safety procedures in relation to loading and unloading rides

emergency procedures for specific rides

specific ride instructions.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below.

Loading procedures may relate to:

numbers of riders

height of riders

overall physical capacity of riders

placement of riders on the ride (e.g. balance of weight).

Ride may be:

mechanical

computerised

manual

water-based

part of a show.

Quality control issues or problems may relate to:

inappropriate customer behaviour

rider discomfort

any equipment malfunction

negative impact of weather.

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 correctly, safely, promptly and according to organisation requirements and procedures. 
Load ride to the maximum number of persons approved to ride. 
Check that all riders are secured according to requirement of the ride. 
Advise all riders to secure any articles that may come loose while riding. 
Treat all customers in a courteous and friendly manner during loading. 
Check all load requirements prior to the start of the ride. 
Continuously observe the ride according to safety procedures. 
Identify quality control issues or problems during the ride advising appropriate supervisor immediately for action. 
Ensure the ride is fully completed before unloading. 
Follow unloading procedures correctly, safely, promptly and according to organisation requirements and procedures. 
Unload customers in a courteous and friendly manner. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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