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Carry out inspection of trailers

Carry out inspection of trailers

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIB2008
State Code
AWN28
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
29/02/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/08/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
04/08/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to carry out an inspection of a commercial trailer, in accordance with relevant roads and traffic authority regulations for inspecting commercial trailers.It includes action to implement trailer manufacturer specifications for routine checks, to clean trailer, to ensure all specified safety requirements are met, and to ensure trailer is operational to workplace requirements and relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority.Work is performed with limited supervision and with duty of care responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Check trailer
  • 1.1 Trailer hazards are identified and required action is taken to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards
  • 1.2 Visual check of internal and external condition of trailer is carried out in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Pre-operational inspections and checks of trailer brake systems, suspension and axles, electrical systems, wheels and tyres are carried out to ensure conformance with road safety standards
  • 1.4 Associated equipment is tested to ensure it functions correctly to manufacturer specification
2 Clean trailer
  • 2.1 Trailer is cleaned in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Associated equipment is cleaned in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Complete documentation
  • 3.1 Faults are identified and/or diagnosed and appropriate action is taken to report or remedy identified faults as required by workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Records of inspection are updated and recommended repairs are documented in accordance with workplace policies
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4948 TLIB2008A Carry out inspection of trailers Unit of competency