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

TLIC4070 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Tow a disabled heavy vehicle

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency TLIC4070 - Tow a disabled heavy vehicle
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to hook-up and unhook a damaged or disabled heavy vehicle. It includes preparing and responding to a call, implementing road safety procedures to commence hook-up, hooking up disabled vehicle, unhooking disabled vehicle and completing towing operations. This unit applies to those working in the heavy recovery industry. It does not include salvage operations.No licensing, legislative or certification 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.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Assessment must ensure access to:

a recovery vehicle that is consistent with current industry standards for a heavy recovery vehicle

a vehicle that can be used as a disabled vehicle for the purposes of assessment

relevant material, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work activities.

Simulation is not suitable for final assessment of this unit.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field C – Vehicle Operation
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 respond to call
  • Equipment is checked, serviced and made operationally ready for use
  • Tow task information is obtained and type of heavy vehicle and event is determined
  • Personal protective equipment is selected relevant to nature of towing operation
  • Further details of event are received en route
       
Element: Implement road safety procedures to commence hook-up
  • Disabled vehicle is approached and recovery vehicle is parked in accordance with safe roadside working procedures
  • Job hazards are identified and required action is taken to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards
  • Appropriate action is taken to ensure the safety of all disabled vehicle occupants
  • Occupants are moved to recovery vehicle safety, away from road and recovery vehicle equipment
  • Beacons are placed at immediate approach to breakdown scene
  • Authorities are notified if there is likelihood of danger or undue delays
  • All movements between vehicles are confined to nearside if possible
       
Element: Hook-up disabled vehicle
  • Exact nature of problem is correctly diagnosed to decide on correct towing method
  • Driver of damaged or disabled heavy vehicle is informed about recovery procedures that will be undertaken
  • Recovery vehicle is safely manoeuvred into position to facilitate recovery and to minimise inconvenience to traffic flow
  • Towing hook-up procedures are used to connect up disabled vehicle for recovery, ensuring safety standards are adequate for tow weight
  • Disabled vehicle brake control system is interconnected so brakes can be operated from recovery vehicle
  • Driveline is disconnected in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and secured
  • Under lift boom is retracted to shortest position suitable for towing, and lock and check turning clearance
  • Warning lights and signs are attached in accordance with regulatory requirements
  • Final checks are undertaken and hook-up of disabled vehicle is completed in accordance with organisational and regulatory requirements
  • Disabled vehicle is safely towed using appropriate defensive driving techniques and procedures
       
Element: Unhook disabled vehicle
  • Disabled vehicle is safely manoeuvred into position in accordance with job requirements
  • Disabled vehicle brakes are engaged and vehicle is chocked
  • Unhook procedures are used correctly to safely disconnect disabled vehicle
  • Removed driveline components that were disconnected are placed near disabled vehicle
  • Disabled vehicle is positioned in accordance with organisational and customer requirements
       
Element: Conclude towing operations
  • Recovery vehicle and equipment are cleaned and serviced in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturer guidelines, prior to standing down from operation
  • Operational documentation is completed in accordance with organisational 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 and respond to call

1.1

Equipment is checked, serviced and made operationally ready for use

1.2

Tow task information is obtained and type of heavy vehicle and event is determined

1.3

Personal protective equipment is selected relevant to nature of towing operation

1.4

Further details of event are received en route

2

Implement road safety procedures to commence hook-up

2.1

Disabled vehicle is approached and recovery vehicle is parked in accordance with safe roadside working procedures

2.2

Job hazards are identified and required action is taken to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

2.3

Appropriate action is taken to ensure the safety of all disabled vehicle occupants

2.4

Occupants are moved to recovery vehicle safety, away from road and recovery vehicle equipment

2.5

Beacons are placed at immediate approach to breakdown scene

2.6

Authorities are notified if there is likelihood of danger or undue delays

2.7

All movements between vehicles are confined to nearside if possible

3

Hook-up disabled vehicle

3.1

Exact nature of problem is correctly diagnosed to decide on correct towing method

3.2

Driver of damaged or disabled heavy vehicle is informed about recovery procedures that will be undertaken

3.3

Recovery vehicle is safely manoeuvred into position to facilitate recovery and to minimise inconvenience to traffic flow

3.4

Towing hook-up procedures are used to connect up disabled vehicle for recovery, ensuring safety standards are adequate for tow weight

3.5

Disabled vehicle brake control system is interconnected so brakes can be operated from recovery vehicle

3.6

Driveline is disconnected in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and secured

3.7

Under lift boom is retracted to shortest position suitable for towing, and lock and check turning clearance

3.8

Warning lights and signs are attached in accordance with regulatory requirements

3.9

Final checks are undertaken and hook-up of disabled vehicle is completed in accordance with organisational and regulatory requirements

3.10

Disabled vehicle is safely towed using appropriate defensive driving techniques and procedures

4

Unhook disabled vehicle

4.1

Disabled vehicle is safely manoeuvred into position in accordance with job requirements

4.2

Disabled vehicle brakes are engaged and vehicle is chocked

4.3

Unhook procedures are used correctly to safely disconnect disabled vehicle

4.4

Removed driveline components that were disconnected are placed near disabled vehicle

4.5

Disabled vehicle is positioned in accordance with organisational and customer requirements

5

Conclude towing operations

5.1

Recovery vehicle and equipment are cleaned and serviced in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturer guidelines, prior to standing down from operation

5.2

Operational documentation is completed in accordance with organisational procedures

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

applying precautions and required actions to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

applying signage in accordance with legislative requirements

checking recovery equipment visually and stowing appropriately

conducting an equipment check of heavy recovery ancillary equipment

conforming to industry and work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) standards

driving and operating recovery vehicle in accordance with legislative requirements

implement contingency plans

interconnecting brakes and lights from recovery vehicle to disabled vehicle in accordance with legislative requirements

isolating fault/s to componentry engine, differential, gearbox, chassis

modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

monitoring and anticipating traffic hazards and taking appropriate action

operating and adapting to differences in equipment in accordance with operating procedures

positioning vehicle at an incident correctly

selecting and using required personal protective equipment including:

gloves

safety headwear and footwear

safety glasses

two-way radio

protective clothing

high visibility clothing

eye wash kit

servicing heavy recovery vehicle equipment in terms of maintenance schedule and standard operating procedures

using communications equipment in a recovery situation

working collaboratively with others

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

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

applicable state/territory legislative procedures and codes including:

environmental protection legislation and regulations

fatigue management regulations

roads and traffic authority driving regulations and licence or permit requirements for operating heavy vehicles on unsealed roads

road rules

WHS/OHS legislation

appropriate hook-up and unhook processes when towing disabled vehicles including:

road registered vehicle with a mechanical failure

registrable vehicle with a mechanical failure

vehicle as described in legislation

distinguishing features of different types of registrable heavy transport vehicles including:

heavy combination

heavy rigid

light rigid

medium rigid

multicombination

special circumstance vehicle

documentation and records including:

relevant Australian Standards and certification requirements

relevant internal data entry books, including logbooks, data sheets and load sheets

transport emergency response plan (TERP)

transport regulations as they apply to the enterprise, including local authority regulations and procedures

workplace policies and procedures

major components of modern heavy vehicles, including engine, transmission, differential and braking systems

manufacturer guidelines for operating towing equipment

manufacturer guidelines for recovering vehicles and equipment

procedures for using communications systems effectively

relevant persons of authority and their roles

risk assessment procedures to identify hazards and potential hazards

techniques for driving safely when towing, with regard to mass and dimension, and other road users

vehicle pre-trip equipment checks and preparation.

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 and respond to call

1.1

Equipment is checked, serviced and made operationally ready for use

1.2

Tow task information is obtained and type of heavy vehicle and event is determined

1.3

Personal protective equipment is selected relevant to nature of towing operation

1.4

Further details of event are received en route

2

Implement road safety procedures to commence hook-up

2.1

Disabled vehicle is approached and recovery vehicle is parked in accordance with safe roadside working procedures

2.2

Job hazards are identified and required action is taken to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

2.3

Appropriate action is taken to ensure the safety of all disabled vehicle occupants

2.4

Occupants are moved to recovery vehicle safety, away from road and recovery vehicle equipment

2.5

Beacons are placed at immediate approach to breakdown scene

2.6

Authorities are notified if there is likelihood of danger or undue delays

2.7

All movements between vehicles are confined to nearside if possible

3

Hook-up disabled vehicle

3.1

Exact nature of problem is correctly diagnosed to decide on correct towing method

3.2

Driver of damaged or disabled heavy vehicle is informed about recovery procedures that will be undertaken

3.3

Recovery vehicle is safely manoeuvred into position to facilitate recovery and to minimise inconvenience to traffic flow

3.4

Towing hook-up procedures are used to connect up disabled vehicle for recovery, ensuring safety standards are adequate for tow weight

3.5

Disabled vehicle brake control system is interconnected so brakes can be operated from recovery vehicle

3.6

Driveline is disconnected in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and secured

3.7

Under lift boom is retracted to shortest position suitable for towing, and lock and check turning clearance

3.8

Warning lights and signs are attached in accordance with regulatory requirements

3.9

Final checks are undertaken and hook-up of disabled vehicle is completed in accordance with organisational and regulatory requirements

3.10

Disabled vehicle is safely towed using appropriate defensive driving techniques and procedures

4

Unhook disabled vehicle

4.1

Disabled vehicle is safely manoeuvred into position in accordance with job requirements

4.2

Disabled vehicle brakes are engaged and vehicle is chocked

4.3

Unhook procedures are used correctly to safely disconnect disabled vehicle

4.4

Removed driveline components that were disconnected are placed near disabled vehicle

4.5

Disabled vehicle is positioned in accordance with organisational and customer requirements

5

Conclude towing operations

5.1

Recovery vehicle and equipment are cleaned and serviced in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturer guidelines, prior to standing down from operation

5.2

Operational documentation is completed in accordance with organisational procedures

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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
Equipment is checked, serviced and made operationally ready for use 
Tow task information is obtained and type of heavy vehicle and event is determined 
Personal protective equipment is selected relevant to nature of towing operation 
Further details of event are received en route 
Disabled vehicle is approached and recovery vehicle is parked in accordance with safe roadside working procedures 
Job hazards are identified and required action is taken to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards 
Appropriate action is taken to ensure the safety of all disabled vehicle occupants 
Occupants are moved to recovery vehicle safety, away from road and recovery vehicle equipment 
Beacons are placed at immediate approach to breakdown scene 
Authorities are notified if there is likelihood of danger or undue delays 
All movements between vehicles are confined to nearside if possible 
Exact nature of problem is correctly diagnosed to decide on correct towing method 
Driver of damaged or disabled heavy vehicle is informed about recovery procedures that will be undertaken 
Recovery vehicle is safely manoeuvred into position to facilitate recovery and to minimise inconvenience to traffic flow 
Towing hook-up procedures are used to connect up disabled vehicle for recovery, ensuring safety standards are adequate for tow weight 
Disabled vehicle brake control system is interconnected so brakes can be operated from recovery vehicle 
Driveline is disconnected in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and secured 
Under lift boom is retracted to shortest position suitable for towing, and lock and check turning clearance 
Warning lights and signs are attached in accordance with regulatory requirements 
Final checks are undertaken and hook-up of disabled vehicle is completed in accordance with organisational and regulatory requirements 
Disabled vehicle is safely towed using appropriate defensive driving techniques and procedures 
Disabled vehicle is safely manoeuvred into position in accordance with job requirements 
Disabled vehicle brakes are engaged and vehicle is chocked 
Unhook procedures are used correctly to safely disconnect disabled vehicle 
Removed driveline components that were disconnected are placed near disabled vehicle 
Disabled vehicle is positioned in accordance with organisational and customer requirements 
Recovery vehicle and equipment are cleaned and serviced in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturer guidelines, prior to standing down from operation 
Operational documentation is completed in accordance with organisational procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

TLIC4070 - Tow a disabled heavy vehicle
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Assessment Record Sheet

TLIC4070 - Tow a disabled heavy vehicle

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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