Unit of competency Outline
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Carry out inspection of trailers
Carry out inspection of trailers
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIB807C
TLIB807C
State Code
S5641
S5641
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/10/2010
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
06/10/2010
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to carry out an inspection of a commercial trailer, including action to implement trailer manufacturers specifications for routine checks, to clean the trailer, and to ensure that all specified safety requirements are met and that the trailer is operational to the requirements of both the workplace and the relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Check the trailer
- 1.1 A visual check of the internal and external condition of the trailer is carried out following workplace procedures
- 1.2 Pre-operational inspections and checks of the trailer's brake systems, suspension and axles, electrical systems and wheels and tyres are carried out to ensure conformance with road safety standards
- 1.3 Associated equipment is tested to ensure it functions correctly to manufacturers specification
2 Clean trailer
- 2.1 Trailer and associated equipment is cleaned in accordance with workplace procedures and legislation
3 Complete documentation
- 3.1 Basic faults are identified and/or diagnosed and appropriate action taken to report or remedy them as required by workplace procedures and legislation
- 3.2 Records of inspection are updated and recommended repairs documented in accordance with workplace policies
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.
Maintenance may be carried out in typical road transport situations, including:
operations conducted at day or night
typical weather conditions
in confined spaces, exposed conditions and controlled or open environment
while in a depot, base or warehouse
while in the trailer on the road
while at a client's workplace
Trailers may include:
any commercial trailers attached to vehicles used in the Australian transport industry
Inspection may include:
visual checks of trailer
routine checks of trailer systems
checks in accordance with a trailer inspection schedule
Routine checks may include:
air pressure in tyres
brakes
lights
condition of tyres
suspension
coupling systems
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Information/records may include:
workplace routine inspection procedures, checklists and instructions
relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority trailer maintenance regulations
trailer manufacturers instructions, specifications and recommended procedures
precautions and procedures to be adopted to protect the environment when inspecting, servicing and maintaining trailers
OH&S procedures to be followed when inspecting trailers
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority trailer maintenance regulations and requirements
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Maintenance may be carried out in typical road transport situations, including:
operations conducted at day or night
typical weather conditions
in confined spaces, exposed conditions and controlled or open environment
while in a depot, base or warehouse
while in the trailer on the road
while at a client's workplace
Trailers may include:
any commercial trailers attached to vehicles used in the Australian transport industry
Inspection may include:
visual checks of trailer
routine checks of trailer systems
checks in accordance with a trailer inspection schedule
Routine checks may include:
air pressure in tyres
brakes
lights
condition of tyres
suspension
coupling systems
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Information/records may include:
workplace routine inspection procedures, checklists and instructions
relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority trailer maintenance regulations
trailer manufacturers instructions, specifications and recommended procedures
precautions and procedures to be adopted to protect the environment when inspecting, servicing and maintaining trailers
OH&S procedures to be followed when inspecting trailers
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority trailer maintenance regulations and requirements
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and/or equipment, and/or
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through appropriately simulated activities at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and/or equipment, and/or
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through appropriately simulated activities at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S2368 | TDTB897B | Carry out inspection of trailers | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D4948 | TLIB2008A | Carry out inspection of trailers | Unit of competency |
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|---|---|---|---|
| S626 | AVI20408 | Certificate II in Aviation (Ground Operations and Service) | Qualification |
| W743 | TLI31209 | Certificate III in Driving Operations | Qualification |