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Drive and manoeuvre trailers

Drive and manoeuvre trailers

Unit of competency
National Code
AURTGA001
State Code
AXB15
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/04/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/07/2016
Field of Education
030515 - Automotive Vehicle Operations
Original Release Date
13/07/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to drive and manoeuvre a trailer while it is attached to a driving vehicle. It involves inspecting the trailer before use, connecting the trailer to a vehicle, driving the trailer, and disconnecting the trailer from the vehicle.It applies to those working in the automotive service and repair industry. The trailers may have non-pivoting axles or pivoting front axles.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Carry out trailer safety inspection
  • 1.1 Pre-operational inspections and checks of trailer are carried out according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
  • 1.2 Trailer load is inspected and secured according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Safe condition of towing vehicle is determined according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
2. Connect trailer to vehicle
  • 2.1 Trailer and vehicle are aligned and trailer is coupled to vehicle according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
  • 2.2 Ancillary devices are connected between vehicle and trailer according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Trailer and vehicle connections are tested according to manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Faults are identified and action is taken to report them according to workplace procedures
3. Drive and manoeuvre trailer
  • 3.1 Brake lock-out devices are set according to manufacturer procedures
  • 3.2 Trailer is safely manoeuvred by vehicle in forward and reverse directions and parked according to road safety regulations, and without causing damage to trailer, towing vehicle, other vehicles or surrounding environment
4. Disconnect trailer from vehicle
  • 4.1 Parking devices of trailer and vehicle are applied as appropriate according to manufacturer procedures
  • 4.2 Ancillary devices are disconnected and trailer is decoupled from vehicle according to manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures and safety requirements
  • 4.3 Trailer or vehicle is placed in appropriate parking area according to road safety regulations
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WF367 AURTGA3001 Drive and manoeuvre trailers Unit of competency