Use, clean and maintain towing equipment

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver TLIB1080A, 'Use, clean and maintain towing equipment'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Use, clean and maintain towing equipment' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Visually inspect vehicle and towing equipment

1.1 Towing vehicle and equipment are visually inspected prior to operations as per standard pre-operational functional and safety check procedures and manufacturers specifications

1.2 Aspects of vehicle or equipment found to be faulty or outside manufacturers or workplace specifications are reported to designated persons for appropriate action

2Check vehicle and towing equipment for operational capability

2.1 Towing vehicle and equipment are checked to ensure that they can be operated in accordance with manufacturers specifications and standard operating procedures

2.2 Safety systems are all checked for operational effectiveness

2.3 Routine servicing and lubrication checks of the tow truck and its equipment are carried out in accordance with the service schedule for the vehicle and the equipment concerned

3Identify and assess impact of faults on towing operations

3.1 The effect of any identified faults on the operation of the towing vehicle and equipment is assessed

3.2 Faulty equipment or components that may affect the safe operation of the vehicle and equipment are isolated, tagged and reported to the appropriate personnel for rectification

4Use towing equipment on vehicle

4.1 Towing equipment is operated in accordance with manufacturers specifications and regulatory requirements

4.2 Attachment points used in the towing operation and the weight of the vehicle being towed or load being carried are checked to ensure that they are consistent with established towing practice, regulatory requirements and the permissible safe working loads for the tow truck and its associated towing equipment

4.3 Safety precautions are followed when using the towing equipment on a tow truck in accordance with standard operating procedures and occupational health and safety requirements

4.4 Personal protective equipment is worn in accordance with standard operating procedures and occupational health and safety requirements

5Clean towing vehicle and its equipment

5.1 Appropriate cleaning process is selected for type of towing vehicle and its equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

5.2 Cleaning materials are prepared in accordance with manufacturers instructions and standard operating procedures

5.3 The required personal protective and safety equipment is selected and used in accordance with regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures

5.4 Towing vehicle is cleaned using appropriate cleaning materials and tools as per standard procedures

6Record and report results of visual inspection and operational checks

6.1 The results of the visual inspection and operational checks are accurately reported in accordance with regulatory requirements, workplace policy and standard procedures

6.2 Records are clear, unambiguous and concisely kept in accordance with workplace policy

6.3 Clear reference is made to any items which may affect the future safety of the towing vehicle or equipment


Qualifications and Skillsets

TLIB1080A appears in the following qualifications:

  • TLI21210 - Certificate II in Driving Operations
  • TLI10410 - Certificate I in Transport and Logistics (Rail Operations)
  • TLI21210 - Certificate II in Driving Operations
  • TLI10410 - Certificate I in Transport and Logistics (Rail Operations)