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Tow and site recreational vehicles

Tow and site recreational vehicles

Unit of competency
National Code
SITTVAF009
State Code
OEA99
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2022
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/10/2022
Field of Education
030515 - Automotive Vehicle Operations
Original Release Date
18/10/2022
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to safely tow and site recreational vehicles in off-road spaces. It requires the ability to identify the site, calculate weight-to-vehicle towing ratios, and manoeuvre and position a recreational vehicle to the required location.The unit applies to those working in holiday parks or in the manufacture, service, repair or sale of recreational vehicles. It applies to people who operate with some level of independence and under limited supervision.The driver towing the recreational vehicle must possess a current driving licence valid for the category of towing vehicle and comply with all regulations of the relevant state or territory roads and traffic authority.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for towing of recreational vehicle.
  • 1.1. Identify and confirm required site for recreational vehicle.
  • 1.2. Calculate gross weight of recreational vehicle and determine its aggregate mass.
  • 1.3. Check and confirm towing capacity of towing vehicle and adhere to tow-bar capacity.
  • 1.4. Conduct pre-operational checks on towing and recreational vehicles.
  • 1.5. Attach recreational vehicle to towing vehicle according to manufacturer instructions.
2. Move and site recreational vehicle.
  • 2.1. Identify and remove or avoid obstacles or hazards.
  • 2.2. Give clear directions to others in the area to enable safe vehicle movement without injury to people or damage to vehicles, equipment or facilities.
  • 2.3. Safely manoeuvre recreational vehicle to required location.
  • 2.4. Position recreational vehicle ensuring it is level and parallel and within reach of required equipment and position stabilising fixtures.
3. Remove recreational vehicle from site.
  • 3.1. Disconnect power heads, water pipes and electrical leads.
  • 3.2. Stow stabilising fixtures.
  • 3.3. Remove recreational vehicle from site according to safety procedures.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWQ76 SITTVAF004 Tow and site recreational vehicles Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
CDC4 SIT30122 Certificate III in Tourism Qualification
BOE4 SIT30125 Certificate III in Tourism Qualification