This unit applies to the attractions and theme parks sector, and to individuals often called ride loaders, who undertake the specific function of loading or unloading a ride and work under supervision. Rides are sometimes operated as part of a travelling show or temporary attraction.
Not applicable.
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
1. Load the ride. | 1.1 Perform loading procedures according to safety and organisational requirements. 1.2 Load ride to the maximum number of persons approved to ride. 1.3 Check that all riders are secured according to ride requirements. 1.4 Advise riders to secure articles that may come loose while riding. 1.5 Treat customers in a courteous and friendly manner. 1.6 Check load requirements prior to the start of the ride. |
2. Observe the ride. | 2.1 Continuously observe ride according to safety procedures. 2.2 Identify quality control issues or problems during ride and advise appropriate supervisor immediately. 2.3 Follow emergency procedures as required. |
3. Unload the ride. | 3.1 Ensure ride is fully completed before unloading. 3.2 Follow unloading procedures according to safety and organisational requirements. 3.3 Unload customers in a courteous and friendly manner. |
Required skills |
communication skills to interact in a friendly and courteous way with customers literacy skills to read and interpret basic procedural documentation problem numeracy skills to count and compare numbers of riders against capacity. |
Required knowledge |
health and safety procedures for loading and unloading rides emergency procedures for specific rides specific ride instructions. |
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. | |
Overview of assessment | |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Evidence of the ability to: follow ride loading and unloading procedures across multiple operations of one or more rides (as required by job role) perform safety and emergency procedures demonstrate knowledge of the health, safety and emergency issues and procedures for ride operations. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure use of: operational rides and associated safety equipment ride loading documentation or procedures commercially realistic numbers of customers. |
Method 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 individual safely loading and unloading a ride direct observation of the individual performing actual or simulated emergency procedures written or oral questioning to assess knowledge of work health and safety issues, equipment features and capacity limitations use of problem review of portfolios of evidence and third |
Guidance information for assessment | The assessor should design integrated assessment activities to holistically assess this unit with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role, for example: SITVAF301 Operate a ride location. |
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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. | |
Loading procedures may relate to: | height of riders number of riders physical capacity of riders placement of riders on the ride (e.g. balance of weight). |
Ride may be: | computerised manual mechanical part of a show water |
Quality control issues or problems | equipment malfunction climatic impacts inappropriate customer behaviour rider discomfort. |
Tourism
This unit contains employability skills.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.