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Set up and secure a towing situation

Set up and secure a towing situation

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIB2079
State Code
AWN22
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
12/06/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/08/2016
Field of Education
030909 - Transport Engineering
Original Release Date
04/08/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to plan a towing job and to set up towing with reference to regulations and operating procedures.It includes obtaining and confirming job instructions, assessing towing requirements, determining a plan of action, and carrying out all required actions to set up and secure a towing situation.Persons achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation and other relevant regulations covering setting up and securing a towing situation.Work is performed under limited supervision.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Obtain information on towing job
  • 1.1 Information on towing job is obtained from base or depot in accordance with operating procedures
  • 1.2 Further information on towing requirements is obtained at scene of job
2 Assess towing requirements
  • 2.1 Equipment requirements and techniques to carry out towing job are assessed
  • 2.2 Potential hazards that may be experienced at towing site and during towing operation are identified and appropriate precautions and strategies are adopted to manage and control the risks involved
  • 2.3 Type of vehicle to be towed is identified and critical aspects of vehicle design are determined
3 Determine appropriate plan of action
  • 3.1 Sequence of action and plan for towing activity and safety and security of persons, vehicles and property are determined in accordance with regulatory requirements and operating procedures
  • 3.2 Towing vehicle and associated equipment to carry out job are organised to be available for the work
4 Set up and secure towing situation
  • 4.1 Setting up and securing of towing situation is carried out in accordance with established action plan
  • 4.2 Safety equipment, witches hats and safety signs are deployed in accordance with operating procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 4.3 Onlookers and other personnel in the vicinity of towing situation are managed in accordance with applicable safety management procedures and security requirements
  • 4.4 Vehicle or equipment to be towed is manoeuvred into position using relevant equipment in accordance with operating procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 4.5 Vehicle or equipment to be towed is secured using appropriate winches, ropes and cables in accordance with relevant load restraint regulations and operating procedures
5 Record and report inspection and testing results
  • 5.1 Assessment of towing situation and action taken are accurately reported in accordance with regulatory requirements, workplace policy and industry guidelines
  • 5.2 Clear, unambiguous and concise records are kept in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 5.3 Clear reference is made to issues, hazards or incidents that may have arisen when attending towing situation and related action taken
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4955 TLIB2079A Set up and secure a towing situation Unit of competency