Formats and tools
- Unit Description
- Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
- 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 TLIC4069A, 'Operate heavy recovery vehicle'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Operate heavy recovery vehicle' 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 |
1 Conduct pre-trip check of vehicle and equipment | 1.1 Fuel level is checked to ensure that it is appropriate for the driving task 1.2 Vehicle is inspected visually to ensure it is serviceable 1.3 Condensation is drained from air tanks 1.4 Recovery/towing equipment and fittings are checked to ensure they are not damaged or misplaced and are clean and serviceable 1.5 Chains, shackles and fittings are checked to ensure they are not damaged or misplaced and are clean and serviceable 1.6 Necessary licences, log books and mass permits are checked for currency and that they are located in the vehicle 1.7 Personal protective equipment (PPE) is checked to ensure that it is available, ready for use, and meets regulatory requirements |
2 Travel to recovery scene | 2.1 Route is planned in accordance with regulatory and organisational requirements 2.2 Recovery vehicle is driven and manoeuvred in accordance with legal requirements, taking into consideration eco-driving techniques and exhibiting courtesy and professionalism toward other road users 2.3 Situational awareness is maintained in following the planned route 2.4 When the recovery vehicle is legally authorised to drive on the hard shoulder and there are stationery queues, extreme care is taken and speed is reduced to minimise danger to vehicles and pedestrians |
3 Assess the recovery scene | 3.1 Directions of enforcement officers and ambulance officers are obeyed 3.2 Recovery vehicle is parked in a position to avoid obstruction to authorities, traffic flow and hazard warning lights or beacons 3.3 Recovery vehicle is parked in a safe position having regard to the size of the recovery unit and the ability to protect the scene 3.4 PPE is used in accordance with regulatory and organisational procedures 3.5 Scene reconnaissance is promptly conducted and results are reported 3.6 Hazards and environmental conditions are assessed and minimised or controlled 3.7 Communication with others is maintained using appropriate techniques and terminology 3.8 Health, safety and security procedures are followed in accordance with organisational policy and relevant legislation |
4 Select a recovery method appropriate to the desired outcome | 4.1 Recovery method is determined based on the requirements of the situation and consideration of mass and dimension 4.2 Resources required and their availability are determined 4.3 Recovery method selected is communicated and forthrightly justified to person with responsibility 4.4 Approval is gained to start work 4.5 Exclusion zone is set up with permission of the person with responsibility 4.6 Communication with others is maintained to explain progress in recovery |
5 Tow disabled vehicle to delivery point | 5.1 Disabled vehicle is hooked up and checked to ensure conformity with regulatory requirements 5.2 Conditions of heavy towing permit are applied to plan a route to ensure the most efficient, safe, secure and legal transport operation 5.3 Driving techniques appropriate to heavy towing and the driver’s legal responsibility for damage and loss to towed vehicles, fitted equipment, and personal possessions are applied 5.4 Recovery vehicle is driven within the special speed limits for heavy towing 5.5 Situational awareness is maintained for potential problems with the disabled vehicle 5.6 Disabled vehicle is safely manoeuvred into position and unhooked in accordance with organisational and customer requirements |
6 Conclude recovery operations | 6.1 Documentation for the heavy vehicle recovery is completed in accordance with regulatory and workplace requirements 6.2 Recovery vehicle and equipment are cleaned and serviced in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturer’s guidelines prior to standing down from the operation |