Unit of competency Outline
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Load touring equipment and conduct pre-departure checks
Load touring equipment and conduct pre-departure checks
Unit of competency
National Code
SITTTOP002A
SITTTOP002A
State Code
S6458
S6458
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/10/2008
Field of Education
080701 - Tourism
Original Release Date
30/10/2008
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to interpret operational tour documentation in order to identify and load the required range and quantities of touring equipment and supplies. It also covers the requirement to conduct pre-departure checks on tour equipment and supplies. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify requirements.
- 1.1 Interpret operationaltour documentation to accurately identify the range of equipment and supplies required.
2 Check equipment and supplies.
- 2.1 Select and check equipment and supplies against documented requirements for correct quantity to minimise waste and maximise profitability and to ensure appropriate quality
- 2.2 Conduct safety checks according to organisation procedures and statutory requirements.
- 2.3 Identify shortfalls and problems promptly, report these and follow up to ensure rectification.
3 Load equipment and supplies.
- 3.1 Load equipment and supplies using safe manual handling techniques to avoid injury.
- 3.2 Take account of terrain to be covered and the need for access to equipment and supplies when loading equipment and supplies.
- 3.3 Identify any hazardous items and load these to minimise any health or safety risks.
- 3.4 Inspect load prior to departure to ensure that all items are stored in an appropriate position to allow ease of access and avoid damage and risk of injury.
4 Complete documentation.
- 4.1 Complete accurate pre-departure documentation according to organisation and statutory requirements.
- 4.2 Report any identified problems and suggest improvements.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below.
Operational tour documentation may include:
passenger lists
rooming lists
passenger profiles, including special requests
passenger descriptive itinerary
technical or operations itinerary
written tour brief
catering information
itemised lists of required supplies and equipment.
Equipment and supplies:
may include:
camping equipment
catering equipment
maintenance equipment
recreational equipment
educational equipment
protective clothing and equipment
communication equipment
fuel
water
food and beverage
luggage
medication and first aid kit
commercial cargo
may be loaded on:
vehicles
vessels
any other form of transportation.
Manual handling techniques may involve:
lifting
shifting
using equipment to assist lifting or shifting
seeking assistance from others.
Hazardous items may include:
sharp tools or equipment
glass containers or bottles
gas containers
aerosols, which are heat-sensitive
medication
petrol, fuel or inflammable materials.
Pre-departure documentation may include:
completed checklists
basic fault reports
supply lists.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below.
Operational tour documentation may include:
passenger lists
rooming lists
passenger profiles, including special requests
passenger descriptive itinerary
technical or operations itinerary
written tour brief
catering information
itemised lists of required supplies and equipment.
Equipment and supplies:
may include:
camping equipment
catering equipment
maintenance equipment
recreational equipment
educational equipment
protective clothing and equipment
communication equipment
fuel
water
food and beverage
luggage
medication and first aid kit
commercial cargo
may be loaded on:
vehicles
vessels
any other form of transportation.
Manual handling techniques may involve:
lifting
shifting
using equipment to assist lifting or shifting
seeking assistance from others.
Hazardous items may include:
sharp tools or equipment
glass containers or bottles
gas containers
aerosols, which are heat-sensitive
medication
petrol, fuel or inflammable materials.
Pre-departure documentation may include:
completed checklists
basic fault reports
supply lists.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
knowledge of the fundamental features of hazardous items and safe methods of packing in various forms of transportation to minimise injury
ability to check and effectively load equipment and supplies for multiple tours according to operational documentation
project or work activities that show the candidate conducting pre-departure checks for a nominated operation on multiple occasions
completion of loading and pre-departure checks within typical workplace time constraints.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
demonstration of skills within a venue, such as an operational depot where pre-departure checks take place
access to the full range of supplies and equipment used in the operation of a tour
realistic ratios of operational staff to equipment and supplies
use of a full range of operational tour documentation.
Methods of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct observation of the candidate loading equipment and supplies and conducting pre-departure checks
review of loading and checking plans, notes or operational checklists prepared by the candidate
written and oral questioning to test knowledge of OHS issues and legislative requirements pertaining to loading and checking equipment and supplies
written and oral questioning to test knowledge of the candidate's interpretation of operational tour documentation
review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
TLIC107C Drive vehicle
TLIC807C Drive coach/bus
SITTTOP006B Operate tours in a remote area.
Assessing employability skills
Employability skills are integral to effective performance in the workplace and are broadly consistent across industry sectors. How these skills are applied varies between occupations and qualifications due to the different work functions and contexts.
Employability skills embedded in this unit should be assessed holistically with other relevant units that make up the skill set or qualification and in the context of the job role.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
knowledge of the fundamental features of hazardous items and safe methods of packing in various forms of transportation to minimise injury
ability to check and effectively load equipment and supplies for multiple tours according to operational documentation
project or work activities that show the candidate conducting pre-departure checks for a nominated operation on multiple occasions
completion of loading and pre-departure checks within typical workplace time constraints.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
demonstration of skills within a venue, such as an operational depot where pre-departure checks take place
access to the full range of supplies and equipment used in the operation of a tour
realistic ratios of operational staff to equipment and supplies
use of a full range of operational tour documentation.
Methods of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct observation of the candidate loading equipment and supplies and conducting pre-departure checks
review of loading and checking plans, notes or operational checklists prepared by the candidate
written and oral questioning to test knowledge of OHS issues and legislative requirements pertaining to loading and checking equipment and supplies
written and oral questioning to test knowledge of the candidate's interpretation of operational tour documentation
review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
TLIC107C Drive vehicle
TLIC807C Drive coach/bus
SITTTOP006B Operate tours in a remote area.
Assessing employability skills
Employability skills are integral to effective performance in the workplace and are broadly consistent across industry sectors. How these skills are applied varies between occupations and qualifications due to the different work functions and contexts.
Employability skills embedded in this unit should be assessed holistically with other relevant units that make up the skill set or qualification and in the context of the job role.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C4907 | THTFTO01B | Conduct pre-departure checks | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WF713 | SITTTOP301 | Load touring equipment | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S618 | SIT50107 | Diploma of Tourism | Qualification |