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Tow a recreational vehicle safely
Tow a recreational vehicle safely
Unit of competency
National Code
MSARVG201A
MSARVG201A
State Code
S7296
S7296
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/08/2014
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
19/08/2014
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to safely tow a recreational vehicle within a caravan park or confined workplace space and on the open road.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess safe towing weight of recreational vehicle
- 1.1. Calculate the gross weight of recreational vehicle and determine aggregate mass
- 1.2. Check towing capacity of towing vehicle
- 1.3. Check and adhere to tow bar capacity of towing vehicle
- 1.4. Confirm the weight ratio of recreational and towing vehicle as safe in accordance with state/territory requirements and regulations
2. Prepare for towing of recreational vehicle
- 2.1. Prepare recreational vehicle for towing
- 2.2. Conduct pre-operational checks on towing vehicle and recreational vehicle
- 2.3. Carry out any minor routine repairs
- 2.4. Report any complex faults and repairs to appropriate person and coordinate repairs
- 2.5. Identify and act on relevant statutory regulations to reduce possible injury to self and others
- 2.6. Attach recreational vehicle to towing vehicle in accordance with manufacturer and state/territory specifications, requirements and regulations
- 2.7. Check visibility and adjust position of mirrors, if necessary
3. Safely tow recreational vehicle on an open road
- 3.1. Identify and comply with national and state/territory road rules and laws
- 3.2. Show courtesy and consideration to other road users
- 3.3. Manoeuvre recreational vehicle in forward and reverse directions and park in accordance with requirements, manufacturer instructions and traffic regulations
- 3.4. Identify any driving hazards and avoid or control them, using appropriate defensive driving techniques
- 3.5. Follow appropriate procedures in the event of a driving emergency
- 3.6. Constantly monitor and act upon traffic and road conditions to enable safe operation and ensure no injury to people or damage to property, equipment, loads and facilities
- 3.7. Reverse recreational vehicle to parking position, maintaining visibility and achieving accurate positioning
4. Safely tow vehicle in the workplace
- 4.1. Attach recreational vehicle to towing vehicle correctly and safely
- 4.2. Check visibility and adjust position of mirrors, if necessary
- 4.3. Identify any obstacles or hazards in planned route and remove or avoid, as appropriate
- 4.4. Safely tow recreational vehicle to required space and reverse in carefully
- 4.5. Position recreational vehicle as required
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. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Road transport situations
Road transport situations may include:
operations conducted at day or night
typical weather conditions
on the open road
on a private road
while at a depot, base or warehouse
while at a client's workplace or worksite
Recreational vehicle
Recreational vehicles may include:
caravan
pop-top caravan
camper trailer
tent trailer
5th wheeler
slide-on camper
Towing vehicle
Towing vehicles may include:
2 wheel drive
4 wheel drive
truck
van
specialised towing truck/unit
tractor
Prepare recreational vehicle for towing
Preparing recreational vehicles for towing may include:
safely positioning and securing:
fittings
furnishings materials
components
disconnecting:
power leads
water pipes/hoses and drains
electrical leads
ensuring that any stabilising fixtures are correctly positioned for travel
The purpose of the preparation may include:
to eliminate danger
eliminate potential damage
avoiding weight shift during towing
evenly distributing weight over wheels
avoiding other problems with towing
Braking systems
Braking systems may include:
hydraulic
electric
Pre-operational checks
Pre-operational checks may include:
visual check of vehicle
checking and topping up fluid levels
checking tyre pressures
checking operation of vehicle lights and indicators
checking brakes
Minor routine repairs
Minor routine repairs may include:
the replacement of blown globes in vehicle lights
replacement of broken belts
dealing with flat battery
replacement of blown fuses
replacement of coolant hose
repairing door mirrors
repairs to rear tail-light lens
changing of tyres
repair of tyre punctures
replacement of broken coolant hose
Vehicle handling procedures
Vehicle handling procedures may include:
starting a vehicle
steering and manoeuvring a vehicle
accelerating and braking
positioning and stopping a vehicle
reversing a vehicle
correct hand positions on wheel
operating vehicle controls, instruments and indicators
using defensive driving techniques
managing engine performance
Driving hazards
Driving hazards may include:
wet and iced roads
steep inclines or sharp curves on the road
uneven surfaces
oil, rocks, mud and water on road
animals and objects on road
pedestrians and children
trees and branches
other vehicles, recreational vehicles or tents
foggy, windy or rainy conditions
flooded sections of road
fire in vehicle
leaking fuel
faulty brakes
parked vehicles on the road
faulty steering mechanism on vehicle
wet/oily work area surface
fixed workplace hazards
movable workplace hazards
other workers
Road transport situations
Road transport situations may include:
positioning recreational vehicle
ensuring vehicle is level and parallel
ensuring vehicle is within reach of desired services/equipment
Occupational health and safety (OHS)
OHS may include:
safe worksite work practices
safe use of tools and equipment
safe handling of materials
use of personal protective equipment
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Road transport situations
Road transport situations may include:
operations conducted at day or night
typical weather conditions
on the open road
on a private road
while at a depot, base or warehouse
while at a client's workplace or worksite
Recreational vehicle
Recreational vehicles may include:
caravan
pop-top caravan
camper trailer
tent trailer
5th wheeler
slide-on camper
Towing vehicle
Towing vehicles may include:
2 wheel drive
4 wheel drive
truck
van
specialised towing truck/unit
tractor
Prepare recreational vehicle for towing
Preparing recreational vehicles for towing may include:
safely positioning and securing:
fittings
furnishings materials
components
disconnecting:
power leads
water pipes/hoses and drains
electrical leads
ensuring that any stabilising fixtures are correctly positioned for travel
The purpose of the preparation may include:
to eliminate danger
eliminate potential damage
avoiding weight shift during towing
evenly distributing weight over wheels
avoiding other problems with towing
Braking systems
Braking systems may include:
hydraulic
electric
Pre-operational checks
Pre-operational checks may include:
visual check of vehicle
checking and topping up fluid levels
checking tyre pressures
checking operation of vehicle lights and indicators
checking brakes
Minor routine repairs
Minor routine repairs may include:
the replacement of blown globes in vehicle lights
replacement of broken belts
dealing with flat battery
replacement of blown fuses
replacement of coolant hose
repairing door mirrors
repairs to rear tail-light lens
changing of tyres
repair of tyre punctures
replacement of broken coolant hose
Vehicle handling procedures
Vehicle handling procedures may include:
starting a vehicle
steering and manoeuvring a vehicle
accelerating and braking
positioning and stopping a vehicle
reversing a vehicle
correct hand positions on wheel
operating vehicle controls, instruments and indicators
using defensive driving techniques
managing engine performance
Driving hazards
Driving hazards may include:
wet and iced roads
steep inclines or sharp curves on the road
uneven surfaces
oil, rocks, mud and water on road
animals and objects on road
pedestrians and children
trees and branches
other vehicles, recreational vehicles or tents
foggy, windy or rainy conditions
flooded sections of road
fire in vehicle
leaking fuel
faulty brakes
parked vehicles on the road
faulty steering mechanism on vehicle
wet/oily work area surface
fixed workplace hazards
movable workplace hazards
other workers
Road transport situations
Road transport situations may include:
positioning recreational vehicle
ensuring vehicle is level and parallel
ensuring vehicle is within reach of desired services/equipment
Occupational health and safety (OHS)
OHS may include:
safe worksite work practices
safe use of tools and equipment
safe handling of materials
use of personal protective equipment
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects of assessment
Evidence of the following is critical:
identifying and following enterprise procedures, and state/territory and federal legislative requirements, regarding driving on public roads and towing of recreational vehicles
safely manoeuvring and towing recreational vehicle according to OHS requirements
driving on an open road and in the workplacein a safe and courteous manner
complying with relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority driving regulations and license requirements pertaining to the class of vehicle
following OHS policies and procedures relevant to driving and towing a recreational vehicle
identifying driving hazards and using appropriate defensive driving techniques.
Context of assessment and resource implications
Assessment must ensure:
project or work activities that allow the candidate to demonstrate towing a recreational vehicle over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
project or work activities that allow the candidate to address a range of typical minor routine repair or service needs in preparation for towing a recreational vehicle.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects of assessment
Evidence of the following is critical:
identifying and following enterprise procedures, and state/territory and federal legislative requirements, regarding driving on public roads and towing of recreational vehicles
safely manoeuvring and towing recreational vehicle according to OHS requirements
driving on an open road and in the workplacein a safe and courteous manner
complying with relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority driving regulations and license requirements pertaining to the class of vehicle
following OHS policies and procedures relevant to driving and towing a recreational vehicle
identifying driving hazards and using appropriate defensive driving techniques.
Context of assessment and resource implications
Assessment must ensure:
project or work activities that allow the candidate to demonstrate towing a recreational vehicle over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
project or work activities that allow the candidate to address a range of typical minor routine repair or service needs in preparation for towing a recreational vehicle.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W1606 | THCGHS09B | Tow a recreational vehicle safely | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWC40 | MSMRVG201 | Tow a recreational vehicle safely | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W956 | MSA40710 | Certificate IV in Recreational Vehicle and Accessories Retailing | Qualification |
| W954 | MSA30710 | Certificate III in Recreational Vehicle and Accessories Retailing | Qualification |
| W953 | MSA30610 | Certificate III in Recreational Vehicle Manufacture | Qualification |
| W951 | MSA20610 | Certificate II in Recreational Vehicle Manufacture | Qualification |
| W950 | MSA20510 | Certificate II in Recreational Vehicle Service and Repair | Qualification |
| W952 | MSA30510 | Certificate III in Recreational Vehicle Service and Repair | Qualification |
| W955 | MSA40510 | Certificate IV in Recreational Vehicles | Qualification |