Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for towing of recreational vehicle.
- 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.
- Site and move recreational vehicle.
- 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.