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| The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. |
Work may be conducted: | in a range of towing situationsby day or nightin a range of weather conditions |
Required towing vehicle may include: | tilt tray tow truck with winch (5 tonne, 7.5 tonne and 10 tonne capacity)tow truck with crane and cradletowing vehicle with a detachable self loading table toparticulated drop-deck low loadertrailer |
Customers may be: | vehicle ownersoperators of expressways, freeways, tollways or tunnelspolice and other emergency services personnellocal government authoritiescar park operatorsroad traffic authoritiesowners and operators of equipment elevating work platforms, forklifts, small load shifting equipment, etc. |
Towing situations may include: | vehicle accidentsvehicle breakdownsexpressway breakdowns and accidentstunnel breakdowns and accidentsstolen carsvehicles illegally parked on clearwaysvehicles illegally parked in car parksabandoned vehiclescarriage of equipment such as elevating work platforms, forklifts, small load shifting equipment, etc. |
Purpose of equipment checking and inspection is to ensure: | it is free from damage and faults that may prejudice safety or limit operational capabilityany identified faults or problems are rectified and/or reported as per company procedures prior to towing operations |
Minor routine repairs may include: | replacement of blown globes in vehicle lightsreplacement of broken fan beltreplacement of blown fusereplacement of door mirrorsrepairs to rear tail-light lenschanging of tyresrepair of tyre puncturesreplacement of broken coolant hoserepair or replacement of faulty towing equipment |
Driving hazards may include (examples only): | wet and iced roadsoil on roadanimals and objects on roadfire in tow truckleaking fuelfaulty brakesparked vehicles on the roadfaulty steering mechanism on tow truckpedestrians crossing the roadflooded sections of roadwindy sections of roadfoggy conditions |
Factors that can cause traffic delays and diversions may include (examples only): | traffic accidentsflooded sections of roadroad damagebridge/tunnel damageroad worksbuilding constructionemergency situations such as bushfires, building fires, etc.road closures for special events such as marches, parades, etc.holiday trafficroad closures for utility works such as electricity, water, sewerage, telecommunications, gas, etc. |
Potential hazards that may occur in various towing situations may include: | vehicular traffic at the scenelive electrical wirescontaminated blood at sceneweather conditionsoil on vehicle trays (slippery surfaces)unsafe or damaged equipmentunsafe procedures in the use of towing equipmentfire at the scenespilt or leaking fuel or dangerous or hazardous goods or substancesunsafe manual lifting proceduressharps that may be contaminated with transmittable diseases |
Hazard control strategies may include: | reporting the problem and carrying out repairs (depending on the level and extent of work required), or isolating and tagging the faulty equipment and advising appropriate personnel of the fault and need for repair or replacement |
Depending on the organisation concerned workplace procedures may be called: | use of flashing lights on vehiclesdeployment of safety equipment such as warning signs or witch's hatsstrategic positioning of towing vehicleuse of appropriate personal protective equipment and clothinguse of safe procedures in the use of towing equipmentchecking equipment and isolating, rectifying or reporting any defective equipmentfollowing correct safety procedures in the event of live fallen electrical wires at an accident scenefollowing correct procedures in the event of spilt or leaking fuel or dangerous or hazardous goods or substances as per the Australian Dangerous Goods Codeusing correct portable firefighting equipment to control a fire at the sceneuse of personal protective equipmentuse of reflective raincoats and vestscorrect manual lifting strategiescleaning of vehicles (including removal of oil from vehicle trays) |
Depending on the organisation concerned, operating procedures may be called: | standard operating procedurescompany proceduresenterprise proceduresorganisational proceduresestablished procedures |
Personal protective equipment may include: | glovessafety headwear and footwearsafety glassestwo-way radioshigh visibility clothing (raincoats and vests)portable fire extinguishers |
Communication at towing sites and in the work area may include: | mobile phonefaxemailinternetRF communicationsoral, aural or signed communications |
Information and documents may include: | state/territory tow truck driver licence certification requirementsstate/territory road rulesworkplace driving instructions and procedures for drivers of tow truckstow truck manufacturers instructions, specifications and recommended operating procedures, including preoperational checks of the tow truck and its equipmentstandard procedures and policies for the operating a tow truckmanufacturers specifications for towing vehicle, equipment and toolsworkplace and client instructionsrelevant OH&S requirements and policiesrelevant Australian standards and certification requirementsmaterial safety data sheets where applicablequality assurance standardsemergency procedures |
Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include: | relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority driving regulations and licence/permit requirements pertaining to the tow truck operationsrelevant state/territory load restraint regulationsrelevant state/territory OH&S legislationrelevant state/territory fatigue management regulationsrelevant state/territory environmental protection legislation |