Unit of competency Outline
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Recover vehicles at motor sport events
Recover vehicles at motor sport events
Unit of competency
National Code
AURMDA004
AURMDA004
State Code
AXC23
AXC23
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/07/2016
Field of Education
030503 - Vehicle Mechanics
Original Release Date
13/07/2016
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to recover damaged or broken down vehicles in motor sport events in a safe and timely manner and without causing further damage to the vehicle. It involves planning, setting up and recovering vehicles that require retrieval due to accident or mechanical breakdown at a motor sport event, and completing workplace processes and documentation. It includes carrying out pre-operational checks on recovery equipment, and operating the recovery equipment and ancillary equipment.It applies to those working in the motor sport industry.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess situation and plan recovery
- 1.1 Type of vehicle to be towed and critical aspects of vehicle design that could impact on recovery operations are identified
- 1.2 Personnel, equipment and techniques required to carry out the recovery are identified
- 1.3 Availability of recovery equipment and personnel to carry out the job is confirmed
- 1.4 Recovery operation is planned with consideration for security and safety of persons, vehicles and property
2. Set up and secure the recovery situation
- 2.1 Recovery situation is set up and secured according to established recovery operation action plan
- 2.2 Safety of spectators and other personnel in vicinity of recovery situation is managed according to safety procedures and security requirements
- 2.3 Recovery equipment is positioned and attachment points on vehicle are identified
- 2.4 Weight of vehicle being recovered is checked to ensure it is consistent with established guidelines, regulatory requirements, and permissible safe working loads for recovery equipment
3. Recover vehicle
- 3.1 Vehicle to be recovered is manoeuvred into position using appropriate equipment and according to standard operating procedures and safety requirements, and without causing damage to components or systems
- 3.2 Recovery equipment is operated according to manufacturer procedures, safe work practices and regulatory requirements
- 3.3 Recovered vehicle is secured using appropriate winches, ropes and cables according to relevant load restraint regulations and standard operating procedures
- 3.4 Recovered vehicle is conveyed to designated location and unloaded or unhitched according to standard operating procedures and safety requirements
4. Complete work processes
- 4.1 Recovery area and its near vicinity are cleared of debris and any spills are cleaned up
- 4.2 Recovery equipment is checked for operational effectiveness according to standard operating procedures
- 4.3 Faulty equipment is identified, tagged, isolated and reported according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WF255 | AURMDA3004 | Recover a motorsport vehicle | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAC7 | AUR30916 | Certificate III in Motor Sport Technology | Qualification |
| BFY6 | AUR30920 | Certificate III in Motor Sport Technology | Qualification |