Assessor Resource

SITTHPR303A
Tow and site a recreational vehicle safely

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit applies to individuals whose job role involves towing and siting a recreational vehicle. This could include people who work in holiday parks or in the manufacture, service, repair or sale of recreational vehicles.

Recreational vehicles may include pop tops, expanda or slide out, full van, cross-country or an off road all-terrain caravans; camper or tent trailers; five-wheelers; slide-on campers or campervans.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to safely tow and site a recreational vehicle in off-road spaces.

This unit assumes the driver possesses a current driving licence. Driving must be carried out in compliance with the licence requirements and regulations of the relevant state or territory roads and traffic authority.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Nil

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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 for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

safe manoeuvring, towing and siting of a range of different recreational vehicles according to regulatory requirements

applying OHS policies and procedures relevant to driving and towing a recreational vehicle.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to a range of different recreational vehicles and off road locations to tow and site recreational vehicles.

Methods of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

direct observation of the candidate preparing and towing a recreational vehicle and manoeuvring it into a space

oral and written questions to test knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements

review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of the candidate's on-the-job performance.

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.

Guidance information for assessment

Employability skills embedded in this unit should be assessed holistically in the context of the job role and with other relevant units that make up the skill set or qualification.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

The following skills must be assessed as part of this unit:

communication skills to advise others of safety issues associated with vehicle towing and siting

literacy skills to interpret regulations and requirements in relation to vehicle towing and siting

numeracy skills to make calculations required for towing and siting

technical skills to use towing, siting and other recreational vehicle equipment.

The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit:

weight-to-vehicle towing ratios set by state and territory authorities and manufacturer requirements

pre-towing checking procedures

typical challenges associated with the towing and siting of recreational vehicles, and ways to address these

general duty-of-care requirements.

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 in the performance criteria is detailed below.

The towing vehicle may be:

two wheel drive

four wheel drive

truck

van

specialised towing truck or unit

tractor.

Pre-operational checks on towing vehicle and recreational vehicle may include:

visual checking of vehicle

checking and topping up of fluid levels

checking of tyre pressures

checking of operation of vehicle lights and indicators

checking of brakes.

Obstacles or hazards may include:

steep inclines or sharp curves

uneven surfaces

oil, rocks, mud and water on road

animals and objects on road

pedestrians and children

trees and branches

other vehicles, recreational vehicles and tents.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Calculate the gross weight of the recreational vehicle and determine the aggregate mass. 
Check and confirm the towing capacity of the towing vehicle and adhere to tow-bar capacity. 
Attach the recreational vehicle to towing vehicle in accordance with manufacturer's and state or territory specifications, requirements and regulations. 
Conduct pre-operational checks on towing vehicle and recreational vehicle, taking account of all safety considerations. 
Safely manoeuvre recreational vehicle to required location. 
Identify obstacles or hazards and remove or avoid as appropriate, ensuring effective communication with others. 
Position recreational vehicle ensuring it is level and parallel and within reach of all required equipment by using stabilising fixtures. 
Move recreational vehicle from a site, disconnecting power heads, water pipes and electrical leads, ensuring stabilising fixtures are in position prior to commencing the tow. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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