• TLIB807C - Carry out inspection of trailers

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

TLIB807C Mapping and Delivery Guide
Carry out inspection of trailers

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency TLIB807C - Carry out inspection of trailers
Description This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to carry out an inspection of a commercial trailer, including action to implement trailer manufacturers specifications for routine checks, to clean the trailer, and to ensure that all specified safety requirements are met and that the trailer is operational to the requirements of both the workplace and the relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority.
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 competency is packaged will assist in identifying employability skill requirements.
Learning Outcomes and Application Work must be carried out in compliance with the regulations of the relevant roads and traffic authority concerned with the inspection of commercial trailers.Work is performed with limited or minimum supervision, with limited accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes. It involves the application of routine inspection principles and procedures to check a commercial trailer across a variety of operational contexts.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
Competency Field
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: Check the trailer
  • A visual check of the internal and external condition of the trailer is carried out following workplace procedures
  • Pre-operational inspections and checks of the trailer's brake systems, suspension and axles, electrical systems and wheels and tyres are carried out to ensure conformance with road safety standards
  • Associated equipment is tested to ensure it functions correctly to manufacturers specification
       
Element: Clean trailer
  • Trailer and associated equipment is cleaned in accordance with workplace procedures and legislation
       
Element: Complete documentation
  • Basic faults are identified and/or diagnosed and appropriate action taken to report or remedy them as required by workplace procedures and legislation
  • Records of inspection are updated and recommended repairs documented in accordance with workplace policies
       


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 knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:

the underpinning knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:

relevant and appropriate materials and/or equipment, and/or

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests

Practical assessment must occur:

through appropriately simulated activities at the registered training organisation, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge:

Relevant duty of care requirements for the routine inspection of trailers

Relevant OH&S and pollution control procedures

Procedures for the routine inspection of a commercial trailer in accordance with workplace and manufacturers requirements and established safety rules and regulations including visual inspection procedures and pre-operational checking procedures

Problems that may occur during the routine inspection of a trailer and appropriate actions and solutions

Basic principles of operation of systems on commercial trailers, including electrical systems, tyres, brakes and coupling systems

Reporting and documentation requirements

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others during the routine inspection of a trailer

Read and interpret instructions, procedures and other information relevant to the routine inspection of a trailer

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to the routine inspection of a trailer

Work collaboratively with others during the routine inspection of a trailer

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems, faults or malfunctions that may be identified during the routine inspection of a trailer in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment

Operate and adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards

Monitor and check condition of trailer and its equipment in terms of maintenance schedule and standard operating procedures

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Maintenance may be carried out in typical road transport situations, including:

operations conducted at day or night

typical weather conditions

in confined spaces, exposed conditions and controlled or open environment

while in a depot, base or warehouse

while in the trailer on the road

while at a client's workplace

Trailers may include:

any commercial trailers attached to vehicles used in the Australian transport industry

Inspection may include:

visual checks of trailer

routine checks of trailer systems

checks in accordance with a trailer inspection schedule

Routine checks may include:

air pressure in tyres

brakes

lights

condition of tyres

suspension

coupling systems

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

Information/records may include:

workplace routine inspection procedures, checklists and instructions

relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority trailer maintenance regulations

trailer manufacturers instructions, specifications and recommended procedures

precautions and procedures to be adopted to protect the environment when inspecting, servicing and maintaining trailers

OH&S procedures to be followed when inspecting trailers

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority trailer maintenance regulations and requirements

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
A visual check of the internal and external condition of the trailer is carried out following workplace procedures 
Pre-operational inspections and checks of the trailer's brake systems, suspension and axles, electrical systems and wheels and tyres are carried out to ensure conformance with road safety standards 
Associated equipment is tested to ensure it functions correctly to manufacturers specification 
Trailer and associated equipment is cleaned in accordance with workplace procedures and legislation 
Basic faults are identified and/or diagnosed and appropriate action taken to report or remedy them as required by workplace procedures and legislation 
Records of inspection are updated and recommended repairs documented in accordance with workplace policies 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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