Set up and secure a towing situation

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Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
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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
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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 TLIB2079A, 'Set up and secure a towing situation'.
Google Links
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Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Obtain information on towing job

1.1 Information on the towing job is obtained from base or depot as per procedures

1.2 Further information on towing requirements is obtained at the scene of the job

2Assess towing requirements

2.1 Equipment requirements and techniques to carry out the towing job are assessed

2.2 Potential hazards that may be experienced at the towing site and during the towing operation are identified and appropriate precautions and strategies are adopted to manage and control the risks involved

2.3 Type of vehicle to be towed is identified and critical aspects of vehicle design determined as they relate to allowable towing arrangements and configurations

3Determine appropriate plan of action

3.1 Sequence of action and plan for the towing activity and the safety and security of persons, vehicles and property are determined as per regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures

3.2 Towing vehicle and associated equipment to carry out the job are organised to be available for the work

4Set up and secure the towing situation

4.1 The setting up and securing of a towing situation are carried out in accordance with the established action plan

4.2 Safety equipment, witch's hats and safety signs are deployed as per standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements

4.3 Onlookers and other personnel in the vicinity of the towing situation are managed as per applicable safety management procedures and security requirements

4.4 Vehicle or equipment to be towed is manoeuvred into position using relevant equipment as per standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements

4.5 Vehicle or equipment to be towed is secured using appropriate winches, ropes and cables as per relevant load restraint regulations and standard operating procedures

5Record and report results of inspection and testing

5.1 The assessment of the towing situation and action taken are accurately reported in accordance with regulatory requirements, workplace policy and industry guidelines

5.2 Records are clear, unambiguous and concisely kept in accordance with workplace procedures

5.3 Clear reference is made to any issues, hazards or incidents that may have arisen when attending the towing situation and any related action taken


Qualifications and Skillsets

TLIB2079A appears in the following qualifications:

  • TLI21210 - Certificate II in Driving Operations
  • TLI20410 - Certificate II in Transport and Logistics (Rail Operations)
  • TLI21210 - Certificate II in Driving Operations
  • TLI20410 - Certificate II in Transport and Logistics (Rail Operations)

And the skillsets: