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Tow and site recreational vehicles

Tow and site recreational vehicles

Unit of competency
National Code
SITTVAF004
State Code
AWQ76
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/07/2016
Field of Education
030515 - Automotive Vehicle Operations
Original Release Date
12/07/2016
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.
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 obstacles or hazards and remove or avoid.
  • 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
WF737 SITTVAF303 Tow and site recreational vehicles Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEA99 SITTVAF009 Tow and site recreational vehicles Unit of competency