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 TLIC4070A, 'Tow a disabled heavy vehicle'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Tow a disabled heavy 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 Prepare and respond to call | 1.1 Equipment is checked, serviced and operationally ready for use 1.2 Tow task information is obtained and the type of heavy vehicle and event is determined 1.3 Personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected relevant to the nature of the towing operation 1.4 Any further details of the event are received en route |
2 Implement road safety procedures to commence hook-up | 2.1 Disabled vehicle is approached and recovery vehicle is parked in accordance with safe roadside working procedures 2.2 Appropriate action is taken to ensure the safety of all occupants of the disabled vehicle 2.3 Occupants are moved to the safety of the recovery vehicle, away from the road and recovery vehicle equipment 2.4 Beacons are placed at the immediate approach to the breakdown scene 2.5 Authorities are notified if there is likelihood of danger or undue delays 2.6 All movements between vehicles are confined to the nearside if possible |
3 Hook up disabled vehicle | 3.1 Exact nature of the problem is correctly diagnosed to decide on correct method of towing 3.2 Driver is informed of the recovery procedures that will be undertaken 3.3 Recovery vehicle is safely manoeuvred into position to facilitate recovery and to minimise inconvenience to traffic flow 3.4 Towing hook-up procedures are used to connect up disabled vehicle for recovery, ensuring safety standards adequate for the weight of the tow 3.5 Brake control system of the disabled vehicle is interconnected so the brakes can be operated from the recovery vehicle 3.6 Driveline is disconnected in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines and secured 3.7 Under lift boom is retracted to the shortest position suitable for towing and lock and check turning clearance 3.8 Warning lights and signs are attached in accordance with regulatory requirements 3.9 Final checks are undertaken and hook-up of disabled vehicle is completed in accordance with organisational and regulatory requirements 3.10 Disabled vehicle is safely towed using appropriate defensive driving techniques and procedures |
4 Unhook disabled vehicle | 4.1 Disabled vehicle is safely manoeuvred into position in accordance with job requirements 4.2 Brakes of disabled vehicle are engaged and vehicle is chocked 4.3 Unhook procedures are used correctly to safely disconnect disabled vehicle 4.4 Removed driveline components that were disconnected are placed near disabled vehicle 4.5 Disabled vehicle is placed in accordance with organisational and customer requirements |
5 Conclude towing operations | 5.1 Recovery vehicle and equipment are cleaned and serviced in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturer’s guidelines prior to standing down from the operation 5.2 Operational documentation is completed in accordance with organisational procedures |