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Tow a recreational vehicle safely

Tow a recreational vehicle safely

Unit of competency
National Code
MSMRVG201
State Code
AWC40
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/05/2016
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
04/05/2016
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to tow a recreational vehicle safely.This unit of competency applies to those involved in the manufacture, service and repair, or sale of recreational vehicles. It may be applied in different workplaces, sectors and circumstances.This unit assumes possession by the driver of a current Australian Driver’s Licence. Driving must be carried out in compliance with the licence requirements and regulations of the relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority. Type of vehicle driven must comply with that permitted by the Driver's Licence.The operator will be required to work to procedures, and follow plans/specifications for what is required.This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team/work group and working in liaison with other shift team members.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. Check local regulations for details.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Assess safe towing weight of recreational vehicle
  • 1.1 Determine the gross weight of recreational vehicle and determine aggregate mass
  • 1.2 Check towing capacity of towing vehicle
  • 1.3 Check and adhere to tow bar capacity of towing vehicle
  • 1.4 Confirm the weight ratio of recreational and towing vehicle is safe in accordance with state/territory requirements and regulations
2 Prepare for towing of recreational vehicle
  • 2.1 Prepare recreational vehicle for towing
  • 2.2 Conduct pre-operational checks on towing vehicle and recreational vehicle
  • 2.3 Carry out any minor routine repairs
  • 2.4 Report any complex faults and repairs to appropriate person and coordinate repairs
  • 2.5 Identify and act on relevant statutory regulations to reduce possible injury to self and others
  • 2.6 Attach recreational vehicle to towing vehicle in accordance with manufacturer and state/territory specifications, requirements and regulations
  • 2.7 Check visibility and adjust position of mirrors, if necessary
3 Safely tow recreational vehicle on an open road
  • 3.1 Identify and comply with national and state/territory road rules and laws
  • 3.2 Show courtesy and consideration to other road users
  • 3.3 Manoeuvre recreational vehicle in forward and reverse directions and park in accordance with requirements, manufacturer instructions and traffic regulations
  • 3.4 Identify any driving hazards and avoid or control them, using appropriate defensive driving techniques
  • 3.5 Follow appropriate procedures in the event of a driving emergency
  • 3.6 Constantly monitor and act upon traffic and road conditions to enable safe operation and ensure no injury to people or damage to property, equipment, loads and facilities
  • 3.7 Reverse recreational vehicle to parking position, maintaining visibility and achieving accurate positioning
4 Safely tow vehicle in the workplace
  • 4.1 Attach recreational vehicle to towing vehicle correctly and safely
  • 4.2 Check visibility and adjust position of mirrors, if necessary
  • 4.3 Identify any obstacles or hazards in planned route and remove or avoid, as appropriate
  • 4.4 Safely tow recreational vehicle to required space and reverse in carefully
  • 4.5 Position recreational vehicle as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S7296 MSARVG201A Tow a recreational vehicle safely Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFD33 MSMRV392 Tow recreational vehicles Unit of competency