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Conduct heavy vehicle recovery operations

Conduct heavy vehicle recovery operations

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIC0011
State Code
ODP65
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/11/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/03/2022
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
14/03/2022
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate heavy recovery vehicle.It includes preparing for recovery operations, travelling to recovery site, assessing recovery site and winching requirements, hooking up disabled vehicle, towing disabled vehicle to delivery point, unhooking disabled vehicle and finalising recovery operations. It includes operating winching equipment capable of extracting a range of vehicles. This unit applies to those working in the heavy recovery industry. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for recovery operations
  • 1.1 Information on recovery job is obtained and reviewed to determine equipment and operating requirements according to workplace procedures
  • 1.2 Vehicle and equipment are selected according to job recovery requirements and workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Routine pre-operational checks on recovery vehicle, fittings and equipment are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer specifications
  • 1.4 Faulty or damaged equipment is identified and reported promptly in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) hazards associated with vehicle and equipment are identified, risk assessed and handled in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.6 Recovery vehicle, fittings and equipment are made operationally ready for recovery job in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.7 Necessary licences, logbooks and mass permits are checked for currency and that they are located in vehicle
  • 1.8 Personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected to meet the requirements for the recovery operation and checked according to workplace procedures
  • 1.9 Route is planned in accordance with regulatory and workplace policy and procedures
2 Travel to recovery site
  • 2.1 Recovery vehicle is driven and manoeuvred in accordance with legal requirements, taking into consideration eco-driving techniques, safe driving awareness techniques, workplace policies and procedures
  • 2.2 Situational awareness is maintained in following planned route
  • 2.3 When recovery vehicle is legally authorised to drive on hard shoulder and there are stationary queues, extreme care is taken, and speed is reduced to minimise danger to vehicles and pedestrians
3 Assess recovery site and winching requirements
  • 3.1 Recovery vehicle is driven onto site in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Communication with people on-site is maintained using appropriate techniques and terminology (as required)
  • 3.3 Recovery vehicle is parked in a position to avoid obstruction to authorities, traffic flow and hazard warning lights or beacons (as required)
  • 3.4 Recovery vehicle is parked in a safe position with regard to size of recovery unit and ability to protect scene
  • 3.5 Site is inspected, hazards and obstacles associated with recovery operations are identified, risks assessed and control measures implemented according to workplace procedures
  • 3.6 Hazards and environmental conditions are assessed and required action is taken to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards
  • 3.7 Appropriate action is taken to ensure the safety of disabled vehicle occupants according to workplace procedures
  • 3.8 Winching requirements are determined and winching plan is developed taking into consideration terrain conditions, recovery equipment and vehicle capabilities according to workplace procedures
  • 3.9 Winching equipment is prepared according to winching plan
4 Hookup disabled vehicle
  • 4.1 Recovery vehicle is safely manoeuvred into position to facilitate recovery and to minimise inconvenience to traffic flow
  • 4.2 Operational area is checked and personnel in that area are informed of the initiation of the operation
  • 4.3 Equipment is started up using correct sequence in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer specifications
  • 4.4 Winching and hook-up process is conducted according to winching plan, manufacturer guidelines and workplace procedures
  • 4.5 Minor unplanned situations are responded to according to workplace procedures
  • 4.6 Assistance from appropriate personnel is requested when major problems outside of the scope of the winching plan occur
  • 4.7 Communication with others is maintained to explain recovery progress
  • 4.8 Site is restored in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
5 Tow disabled vehicle to delivery point
  • 5.1 Disabled vehicle is towed and manoeuvred in accordance with legal requirements, taking into consideration eco-driving techniques, safe driving awareness techniques, workplace policies and procedures
  • 5.2 Recovery vehicle is driven within heavy towing special speed limits and permit conditions
  • 5.3 Situational awareness is maintained for potential problems with disabled vehicle
6 Unhook disabled vehicle
  • 6.1 Disabled vehicle is safely manoeuvred into position in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 6.2 Disabled vehicle brakes are engaged, and vehicle is chocked
  • 6.3 Winching and unhook process is conducted according to winching plan, manufacturer guidelines and workplace procedures
  • 6.4 Disabled vehicle is positioning in accordance with workplace procedures and customer requirements
7 Finalise recovery operations
  • 7.1 Routine inspection on recovery vehicle, fittings and equipment are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers specifications
  • 7.2 Malfunctions, faults, irregular performance and damage to vehicle or equipment are identified and reported promptly in accordance with workplace procedures (as required)
  • 7.3 Recovery vehicle and equipment are cleaned and serviced in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer guidelines, prior to standing down from operation
  • 7.4 Heavy vehicle recovery documentation is completed in accordance with regulatory and workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWM78 TLIC4068 Operate heavy recovery ancillary equipment Unit of competency
AWM79 TLIC4069 Operate heavy recovery vehicle Unit of competency
AWM77 TLIC4070 Tow a disabled heavy vehicle Unit of competency