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Evidence Guide: TLIC4070A - Tow a disabled heavy vehicle

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TLIC4070A - Tow a disabled heavy vehicle

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Prepare and respond to call

  1. Equipment is checked, serviced and operationally ready for use
  2. Tow task information is obtained and the type of heavy vehicle and event is determined
  3. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected relevant to the nature of the towing operation
  4. Any further details of the event are received en route
Equipment is checked, serviced and operationally ready for use

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

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Personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected relevant to the nature of the towing operation

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Any further details of the event are received en route

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Implement road safety procedures to commence hook-up

  1. Disabled vehicle is approached and recovery vehicle is parked in accordance with safe roadside working procedures
  2. Appropriate action is taken to ensure the safety of all occupants of the disabled vehicle
  3. Occupants are moved to the safety of the recovery vehicle, away from the road and recovery vehicle equipment
  4. Beacons are placed at the immediate approach to the breakdown scene
  5. Authorities are notified if there is likelihood of danger or undue delays
  6. All movements between vehicles are confined to the nearside if possible
Disabled vehicle is approached and recovery vehicle is parked in accordance with safe roadside working procedures

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

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

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Beacons are placed at the immediate approach to the breakdown scene

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

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All movements between vehicles are confined to the nearside if possible

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Hook up disabled vehicle

  1. Exact nature of the problem is correctly diagnosed to decide on correct method of towing
  2. Driver is informed of the recovery procedures that will be undertaken
  3. Recovery vehicle is safely manoeuvred into position to facilitate recovery and to minimise inconvenience to traffic flow
  4. Towing hook-up procedures are used to connect up disabled vehicle for recovery, ensuring safety standards adequate for the weight of the tow
  5. Brake control system of the disabled vehicle is interconnected so the brakes can be operated from the recovery vehicle
  6. Driveline is disconnected in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines and secured
  7. Under lift boom is retracted to the shortest position suitable for towing and lock and check turning clearance
  8. Warning lights and signs are attached in accordance with regulatory requirements
  9. Final checks are undertaken and hook-up of disabled vehicle is completed in accordance with organisational and regulatory requirements
  10. Disabled vehicle is safely towed using appropriate defensive driving techniques and procedures
Exact nature of the problem is correctly diagnosed to decide on correct method of towing

Completed
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Driver is informed of the recovery procedures that will be undertaken

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

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

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Brake control system of the disabled vehicle is interconnected so the brakes can be operated from the recovery vehicle

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Driveline is disconnected in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines and secured

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

Completed
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Warning lights and signs are attached in accordance with regulatory requirements

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

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

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Unhook disabled vehicle

  1. Disabled vehicle is safely manoeuvred into position in accordance with job requirements
  2. Brakes of disabled vehicle are engaged and vehicle is chocked
  3. Unhook procedures are used correctly to safely disconnect disabled vehicle
  4. Removed driveline components that were disconnected are placed near disabled vehicle
  5. Disabled vehicle is placed in accordance with organisational and customer requirements
Disabled vehicle is safely manoeuvred into position in accordance with job requirements

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Brakes of disabled vehicle are engaged and vehicle is chocked

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Unhook procedures are used correctly to safely disconnect disabled vehicle

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Removed driveline components that were disconnected are placed near disabled vehicle

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Disabled vehicle is placed in accordance with organisational and customer requirements

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Conclude towing operations

  1. Recovery vehicle and equipment are cleaned and serviced in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturer’s guidelines prior to standing down from the operation
  2. Operational documentation is completed in accordance with organisational procedures
Recovery vehicle and equipment are cleaned and serviced in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturer’s guidelines prior to standing down from the operation

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Operational documentation is completed in accordance with organisational procedures

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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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 section in Section B of the accreditation submission.

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:

conducting an equipment check of heavy recovery ancillary equipment

visually checking recovery equipment as per standard, and stowing appropriately

preparing a route to maximise safety and efficiency and meet organisational requirements

using eco-driving techniques when towing a disabled heavy vehicle

planning trip as required by legislation with a towed vehicle

using communication equipment in a recovery situation

correctly positioning vehicle at an incident

using PPE when towing a vehicle

isolating fault to componentry engine, differential, gearbox, chassis, etc.

interconnecting brakes and lights from recovery vehicle to disabled vehicle as per legislative requirements

applying signage as per legislative requirements

driving and operating recovery vehicle as per legislative requirements

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

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

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

tools, equipment and PPE currently used in industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work activities

Method of assessment

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

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

Simulation is not suitable for final assessment of this unit

Required Skills and Knowledge

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

Required knowledge:

Road rules, regulations, permit and licence requirements of the relevant state and territory roads and traffic authority

Distinguishing features of different types of registrable heavy transport vehicles

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

Occupational health and safety obligations

Relevant persons of authority and their roles

Risk assessment procedures to identify hazards and potential hazards

Appropriate hook-up and unhook processes when towing disabled vehicles

Manufacturer guidelines for operating towing equipment

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

Fatigue management regulations

Manufacturer guidelines for recovering vehicles and equipment

Vehicle pre-trip equipment checks and preparation

Procedures for using communication systems effectively

Required skills:

Check equipment is ready for use

Communicate effectively

Work collaboratively with others when operating heavy recovery vehicles

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events when operating a heavy recovery vehicle

Apply precautions and required actions to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist when towing a disabled heavy vehicle

Monitor and anticipate traffic hazards and take appropriate action

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

Apply fatigue management knowledge and techniques

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 PPE, conforming to industry and OH&S standards

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

Range Statement

RANGE STATEMENT

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. Add any 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.

Authorities include:

police

fire

ambulance

relevant road authority

Disabled vehicles include:

any road registered vehicle with a mechanical failure

any registrable vehicle with a mechanical failure

any vehicle as described in legislation

Classes of heavy vehicle include:

light rigid

medium rigid

heavy rigid

heavy combination

multi combination

special circumstance vehicle

Personal safety measures include:

gloves

safety headwear and footwear

safety glasses

two-way radios

protective clothing

high visibility clothing

eye wash kit

Emergency equipment includes:

emergency shutdown controls

evacuation controls

spill equipment

Documentation and records include:

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

workplace policies and procedures

relevant Australian standards and certification requirements

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

transport emergency response plan (TERP)

Applicable legislative procedures and codes include:

relevant state and territory:

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

road rules

OH&S legislation

fatigue management regulations

environmental protection legislation and regulations