Assessor Resource

TLIL4079A
Manage the recovery process

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit applies to those working in the heavy recovery industry. It does not include salvage operations.

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to participate in an emergency response in the event of a dangerous goods incident.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements are applicable to this unit.

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

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

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, the Range Statement and the Assessment section in Section B of the accreditation submission.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of:

using communication equipment in the recovery industry

correctly positioning vehicle at a recovery incident

using PPE as it applies to the recovery industry

identifying persons of authority and methods of communication as they apply to heavy vehicle recovery

performing a risk assessment of a hazard as it applies to the recovery task

identifying equipment requirements for a recovery task

securing site and work zones

recognising and having an understanding of appropriate licences and permits

fundamental understanding of resistance and line pull and effects on recovery operations

understanding of working load limits of chains, cables, slings and snatch blocks

understanding of the principle of levers and mechanical advantage

knowledge of failsafe systems on a heavy recovery vehicle

understanding of environmental issues as they apply to the recovery process

recognising and producing appropriate manufacturer’s handbooks

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

tools, equipment and PPE currently used in the recovery industry

relevant regulatory and equipment documentation that impacts on work activities

Method of assessment

Practical assessment must occur:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment consistent with current industry practice, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

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

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a range of contexts expected as part of the job function

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.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Relevant road rules, regulations, permit and licence requirements of the relevant state and territory roads and traffic authority

OH&S legislation

Fatigue management regulations

Job safety analysis

Procedures for using communications systems effectively

Workplace documentation

Manufacturers’ operational manuals

Guidelines pertaining to incidents and hazards

Methods relating to basic recovery calculations

Methods of resistance and winch pull

Capacities and weight load limit (WLL) of recovery equipment

Required skills:

Work collaboratively with others when operating heavy recovery vehicle

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events when performing a heavy vehicle recovery

Apply precautions and required actions to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during the recovery process

Monitor and anticipate traffic hazards and take appropriate action

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment

Operate and adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Select and use required PPE, conforming to industry and OH&S standards

Service heavy recovery vehicle equipment in terms of maintenance schedule and standard operating procedures

Demonstrate practical ability to use winch, chains and snatch blocks

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. Add any 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.

Equipment includes:

uplift and recovery boom

winches

fire extinguishers

hand tools

socket sets

shovels

crow bars

sledge hammers

wood saws

hacksaws

hydraulic jacks

forklifts

road train dolly

air bags and cushions

catch equipment

bog mats

track mats

pumps

snatch blocks

cribbing

chains

lifting slings and strops

cutting equipment

chain saws

PPE

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

regulatory procedures

Documentation and records may include:

site inductions

state and territory heavy vehicle driving licence or permit requirements

state and territory road rules

incident and hazard logs

tow authority permit

job safety analysis (JSA) and work method statements

workplace driving instructions and procedures

vehicle manufacturer’s instructions, specifications and recommended driving procedures, including pre-operational checks of vehicle

emergency procedures

vehicle work diaries or record books

Applicable procedures and codes may include:

relevant state and territory:

roads and traffic authority driving regulations and licence or permit requirements pertaining to operating heavy vehicles on unsealed roads

road rules

OH&S legislation

fatigue management regulations

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
Equipment is checked, serviced and confirmed as being operationally ready for use 
Incident and task information is obtained and assessed for the type of recovery 
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected relevant to the nature of the recovery operation 
Any further details of the nature of the incident are received en route 
Briefings are participated in and assessed to ensure issues and objectives are identified 
Operation and task information is obtained through command structure at the incident site 
Scene reconnaissance is promptly conducted and results are reported 
Hazards and environmental conditions are assessed and minimised or controlled 
Communication with others is maintained using appropriate techniques and terminology 
Health, safety and security procedures are followed in accordance with organisational policy and relevant legislation 
Personal capabilities and limitations are recognised and referred to supervisor 
Need for additional personnel and/or specialist equipment is reported to supervisor 
Extent of operational area and objectives are identified 
Recovery strategies are identified and assessed as appropriate to type and scale of incident 
Risk assessment of hazards is undertaken and precautions to be observed are proposed 
Electrical and other utilities are assessed to ensure they are rendered safe and identified hazards are mitigated 
Building risks are assessed to ensure they are identified, communicated to relevant personnel and mitigated where possible 
Environmental risks are identified and mitigated where possible 
Impact of recovery operations on the work and safety of others is identified 
Controls are selected to achieve objectives with minimum damage to people and the environment 
Amount of working area required to work safely and complete recovery operation is determined 
Boundaries of the working area are established and secured 
Access to the casualty vehicle is gained using techniques and equipment in accordance with organisational procedures 
Recovery techniques are used to exercise control over the lift and descent of the casualty vehicle to minimise further damage 
Incident scene is constantly monitored for potential or developing risks to prevent injury to self and others and risk analysis is revised accordingly 
Contact is maintained at all times with other incident workers to keep them briefed on the recovery process and the incident controller is alerted to any issues 
Implementation of the recovery plan is monitored for effectiveness and adequacy 
Casualty vehicle is removed and extricated safely using recovery techniques and procedures 
Recovery vehicle and equipment are recovered, cleaned and serviced in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturer’s guidelines prior to standing down from the operation 
Operational documentation is completed in accordance with organisational procedures 
Operational debrief is conducted and appropriate contributions are made 

Forms

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