Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

TLIB2079A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Set up and secure a towing situation

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency TLIB2079A - Set up and secure a towing situation
Description This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to plan a towing job and set up towing situation, including obtaining and confirming job instructions, assessing towing requirements, determining a plan of action, and carrying out all required action to set up and secure a towing situation. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application Persons achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable OH&S legislation and other relevant regulations covering the setting up and securing of a towing situation.Work is performed under limited supervision. It involves the application of regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures to the setting up and securing of a towing situation.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not Applicable
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Obtain information on towing job
  • Information on the towing job is obtained from base or depot as per procedures
  • Further information on towing requirements is obtained at the scene of the job
       
Element: Assess towing requirements
  • Equipment requirements and techniques to carry out the towing job are assessed
  • Potential hazards that may be experienced at the towing site and during the towing operation are identified and appropriate precautions and strategies are adopted to manage and control the risks involved
  • Type of vehicle to be towed is identified and critical aspects of vehicle design determined as they relate to allowable towing arrangements and configurations
       
Element: Determine appropriate plan of action
  • Sequence of action and plan for the towing activity and the safety and security of persons, vehicles and property are determined as per regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures
  • Towing vehicle and associated equipment to carry out the job are organised to be available for the work
       
Element: Set up and secure the towing situation
  • The setting up and securing of a towing situation are carried out in accordance with the established action plan
  • Safety equipment, witch's hats and safety signs are deployed as per standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements
  • Onlookers and other personnel in the vicinity of the towing situation are managed as per applicable safety management procedures and security requirements
  • Vehicle or equipment to be towed is manoeuvred into position using relevant equipment as per standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements
  • Vehicle or equipment to be towed is secured using appropriate winches, ropes and cables as per relevant load restraint regulations and standard operating procedures
       
Element: Record and report results of inspection and testing
  • The assessment of the towing situation and action taken are accurately reported in accordance with regulatory requirements, workplace policy and industry guidelines
  • Records are clear, unambiguous and concisely kept in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Clear reference is made to any issues, hazards or incidents that may have arisen when attending the towing situation and any related action taken
       


Evidence Required

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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.

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 applying:

the underpinning knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests

Practical assessment must occur:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge:

Regulations and standards relevant to the setting up and securing of a towing situation

Relevant OH&S and environmental protection procedures and guidelines

Workplace procedures and policies for the checking and assessing of the operational capability of equipment

Focus of operation of work systems, equipment, management and workplace standard operating systems for the checking and assessing of the operational capability of equipment

The characteristics, applications, capabilities and limitations of the towing equipment

Tools and equipment used when setting up and securing a towing situation and the precautions and procedures that should be followed in their use

Problems that may occur when setting up and securing of a towing situation and appropriate action that can be taken to resolve the problems

Operational safety requirements for the equipment concerned

Hazards that may exist when setting up and securing of a towing situation and precautions and action that should be taken to minimise or eliminate the hazards concerned

Documentation and record requirements when checking and assessing the operational capability of equipment

Housekeeping standards and procedures required when setting up and securing a towing situation

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when setting up and securing a towing situation

Read and interpret instructions, procedures and information relevant to the setting up and securing of a towing situation

Read and comprehend simple statements in English

Complete documentation related to the setting up and securing of a towing situation

Work safely and collaboratively with others when setting up and securing a towing situation

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Modify activities depending on differing workplace contexts, risk situations and towing situations

Recognise problems concerning the setting up and securing of a towing situation and take appropriate action

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

Plan own work including predicting consequences and identifying improvements

Prioritise work activities when setting up and securing a towing situation

Select and use personal protective equipment as per OH&S requirements

Select and use equipment and tools required when setting up and securing a towing situation

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 situations

by day or night

in a range of weather conditions

Customers may be:

vehicle owners

operators of expressways, freeways, tollways or tunnels

police and other emergency services personnel

local government authorities

car park operators

road traffic authorities

owners and operators of equipment elevating work platforms, forklifts, small load shifting equipment, etc.

Towing situations may include:

vehicle accidents

vehicle breakdowns

expressway breakdowns and accidents

tunnel breakdowns and accidents

stolen cars

vehicles illegally parked on clearways

vehicles illegally parked in car parks

abandoned vehicles

carriage of equipment such as elevating work platforms, forklifts, small load shifting equipment, etc.

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 cradle

towing vehicle with a detachable self loading table top

articulated drop-deck low loader

trailer

Potential hazards that may occur in various towing situations may include:

vehicular traffic at the scene

live electrical wires

contaminated blood at scene

weather conditions

oil on vehicle trays (slippery surfaces)

unsafe or damaged equipment

unsafe procedures in the use of towing equipment

fire at the scene

spilt or leaking fuel or dangerous or hazardous goods or substances

unsafe manual lifting procedures

sharps that may be contaminated with transmittable diseases

Hazard control strategies may include:

use of flashing lights on vehicles

deployment of safety equipment such as warning signs or witch's hats

strategic positioning of towing vehicle

use of appropriate personal protective equipment, including reflective vests and raincoats

use of safe procedures in the use of towing equipment

checking equipment and isolating, rectifying or reporting any defective equipment

following correct safety procedures in the event of live fallen electrical wires at an accident scene

following correct procedures in the event of spilt or leaking fuel or dangerous or hazardous goods or substances as per the Australian Dangerous Goods Code

using correct portable firefighting equipment to control a fire at the scene

correct manual lifting strategies

cleaning of vehicles (including removal of oil from vehicle trays)

Depending on the organisation concerned, operating procedures may be called:

standard operating procedures

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

Personal protective equipment may include:

gloves

safety headwear and footwear

safety glasses

two-way radios

high visibility clothing (raincoats and vests)

portable fire extinguishers

Communication at towing sites and in the work area may include:

mobile phone

fax

email

internet

RF communications

oral, aural or signed communications

Information and documents may include:

standard procedures and policies for the setting up and securing a towing situation

manufacturers specifications for towing vehicle, equipment and tools

workplace and client instructions

relevant OH&S requirements and policies

relevant Australian standards and certification requirements

material safety data sheets where applicable

codes of practice including the National Standards for Manual Handling and the Industry Safety Code

relevant legislation, regulations and related documentation including the ADG Code

quality assurance standards

emergency procedures

Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:

relevant standards and codes pertaining to the setting up and securing of a towing situation

relevant state/territory regulations and licence/permit requirements pertaining to the operation of tow trucks

relevant state/territory road rules

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Information on the towing job is obtained from base or depot as per procedures 
Further information on towing requirements is obtained at the scene of the job 
Equipment requirements and techniques to carry out the towing job are assessed 
Potential hazards that may be experienced at the towing site and during the towing operation are identified and appropriate precautions and strategies are adopted to manage and control the risks involved 
Type of vehicle to be towed is identified and critical aspects of vehicle design determined as they relate to allowable towing arrangements and configurations 
Sequence of action and plan for the towing activity and the safety and security of persons, vehicles and property are determined as per regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures 
Towing vehicle and associated equipment to carry out the job are organised to be available for the work 
The setting up and securing of a towing situation are carried out in accordance with the established action plan 
Safety equipment, witch's hats and safety signs are deployed as per standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements 
Onlookers and other personnel in the vicinity of the towing situation are managed as per applicable safety management procedures and security requirements 
Vehicle or equipment to be towed is manoeuvred into position using relevant equipment as per standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements 
Vehicle or equipment to be towed is secured using appropriate winches, ropes and cables as per relevant load restraint regulations and standard operating procedures 
The assessment of the towing situation and action taken are accurately reported in accordance with regulatory requirements, workplace policy and industry guidelines 
Records are clear, unambiguous and concisely kept in accordance with workplace procedures 
Clear reference is made to any issues, hazards or incidents that may have arisen when attending the towing situation and any related action taken 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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