Elements and Performance Criteria

This unit of competence applies to:
safe driving, manoeuvring and parking of trailers
trailer with non-pivoting axle
trailer with pivoting front axle
vehicle with towing hitch
Methods are to include:
safety inspection
trailer hitching to vehicle and ancillary connections
securing load
trailer driving, manoeuvring and parking
trailer unhitching

Work requires individuals to demonstrate judgement and problem-solving skills in managing own work activities and contributing to a productive team environment
Work is carried out in accordance with award provisions

OH&S requirements are to be in accordance with legislation/regulations/codes of practice and enterprise safety policies and procedures. This may include protective clothing and equipment, use of tooling and equipment, workplace environment and safety, handling of material, use of fire fighting equipment, enterprise first aid, hazard control and hazardous materials and substances
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation/regulation/codes of practice and workplace policies and practices
Safe operating procedures are to include, but are not limited to operational risk assessment and treatments associated with vehicular movement, electrical safety, machinery movement and operation, manual and mechanical lifting and shifting, working in proximity to others and site visitors
Emergency procedures related to this unit are to include but may not be limited to emergency shutdown and stopping of equipment, extinguishing fires, enterprise first aid requirements and site evacuation

Environmental requirements are to include but are not limited to noise, dust and clean-up management

Quality requirements are to include, but are not limited to regulations, including Australian Standards, internal company quality policy and standards and enterprise operations and procedures

Statutory/regulatory authorities may include Federal, State/Territory and local authorities administering acts, regulations and codes of practice

Communications are to include, but are not limited to verbal and visual instructions and fault documenting and may include site specific instructions, written instructions and plans or instructions related to job/task

Information sources may include, but are not limited to verbal or written instructions, signage, work schedules/plans/ specifications
Safe work procedures related to driving and manoeuvring of trailers
Regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to driving and manoeuvring of trailers

Critical aspects of evidence

It is essential that competence is fully observed and there is ability to transfer competence to changing circumstances and to respond to unusual situations in the critical aspects of:

observing safety procedures and requirements
communicating effectively with others involved in or affected by the work
selecting methods and techniques appropriate to the circumstances
completing preparatory activity in a systematic manner
applying vehicle and trailer protection requirements
manoeuvring a minimum of two different types of trailers in restricted and non-restricted environments without damage to vehicle, trailer or surroundings

Relationship to other units
This unit is a discrete entity

Underpinning knowledge

A working knowledge of:

OH&S regulations/requirements, equipment, material and personal safety requirements
different trailer types
State/Territory regulations for towing trailers
manufacturer/enterprise policies
loading of trailers and travelling with a loaded trailer
trailer hitching systems
driving and manoeuvring techniques
enterprise quality procedures
work organisation and planning processes

Specific key competencies, underpinning and employability skills required to achieve the performance criteria
These include a number of processes that are learned throughout work and life, which are required in most jobs. Some of these are covered by the national key competencies, although others may be added. The details below highlight how these competencies are to be applied in the attainment of this unit.

Application of the key competencies in this unit are to satisfy the nominated level in which:

Level 1 - relates to working effectively within set conditions and processes;
Level 2 - relates to management or facilitation of conditions or processes; and
Level 3 - relates to design, development and evaluation of conditions or process.
How will the candidate apply the following key competency in this unit? The candidate will need to:

Collect, analyse and organise information

Collect, organise and understand information related to work orders, plans and safety procedures for driving and manoeuvre of trailers:

Technical literacy and communication skills sufficient to interpret and apply common industry terminology, and interpret technical information and specifications
Research and interpretive skills to locate, interpret and apply operational and safety information
(Level 1)

Communicate ideas and information
Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications, coordination of work with site supervisor, other workers and customers, and the documenting of work outcomes and problems
Plain English literacy and communication skills in relation to dealing with others involved in the work
Questioning and active listening skills, for example when obtaining information trailer hitching and manoeuvre techniques
(Level 1)

Plan and organise activities
Plan and organise activities, including the preparation and layout of worksite and the obtaining of equipment and materials to avoid backtracking or workflow interruptions
(Level 1)

Work with others and in a team
Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity
(Level 1)

Use mathematical ideas and techniques
Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete tests and measurements to determine trailer load security, trailer hitching and driving
(Level 1)

Solve problems
Use pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate planning and scheduling problems, avoid wastage of time and material
Manipulative and dexterity skills to perform trailer driving/manoeuvring
Problem-solving skills for a range of differing procedural issues
(Level 1)

Use technology

Use the workplace technology related to:

Trailer safety inspection
Trailer hitching and load security
Trailer driving, manoeuvring and parking
(Level 1)

Context of assessment
Application of competence is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated worksite
Assessment is to occur using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints
Assessment is to comply with regulatory requirements, including Australian Standards

Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the automotive industry's RS&R Training Package
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance together with application of underpinning knowledge
Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on underpinning knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of key competencies
Assessment may be applied under project related conditions and require evidence of process
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competence is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances
It is preferable that assessment reflects a process rather than an event and occurs over a period of time to cover varying quality circumstances. Evidence of performance may be provided by customers, team leaders/members or other persons subject to agreed authentication arrangements

Specific resource requirements for this unit

The following resources should be made available:

workplace location or simulated workplace
suitable area for trailer driving, manoeuvring and parking
material relevant to driving and manoeuvring of trailers
equipment and tooling appropriate to driving and manoeuvring of trailers
activities covering mandatory task requirements
specifications and work instructions