TLIC3035 — Manage the operation of a tow truck

1 Carry out pre-operational tow truck checks

• 1.1Pre-operational tow truck checks are carried out in accordance with government regulations, manufacturer requirements, workplace policies and procedures
• 1.2Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures implemented
• 1.3Faults and defects identified during checks are repaired or reported in accordance with workplace procedures
• 1.4Checks are made to ensure vehicle or load being towed or carried is secured in accordance with tow truck operational practice and regulatory requirements

2 Drive a tow truck carrying or towing a vehicle or other load

• 2.1Tow truck is manoeuvred in accordance with established towing practices, regulations/permit requirements for vehicle class involved, and vehicle being towed or load being carried
• 2.2Appropriate defensive driving techniques are applied for prevailing road, traffic and weather conditions
• 2.3Tow truck is driven along appropriate routes in accordance with relevant codes, government regulations and workplace policies
• 2.4Vehicle or load is transported, and vehicle is manoeuvred in accordance with required precautions relating to unusual/special characteristics of load and/or relevant government special load regulations
• 2.5Signs or indicators are fixed to vehicle, as required
• 2.6In a driving emergency, appropriate procedures are followed taking into account vehicle being towed or load being carried
• 2.7Symptoms of fatigue are recognised and appropriate fatigue management strategies are applied during towing operations

3 Operate ancillary tow truck equipment

• 3.1Visual check of internal and external condition of tow truck ancillary equipment is carried out in accordance with workplace procedures
• 3.2Towing equipment is tested to ensure it functions correctly in accordance with manufacturer specifications
• 3.3Towing equipment is operated in accordance with manufacturer specifications and regulatory requirements
• 3.4Towing operation attachment points and weight of vehicle being towed, or load being carried are checked to ensure they are consistent with established towing practice, regulatory requirements and permissible safe working loads for tow truck and its associated towing equipment

4 Complete documentation

• 4.1Records of tow truck operations and related maintenance of tow truck and ancillary equipment are kept in accordance with workplace procedures
• 4.2All forms and official record requirements for towing operations are completed in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

What does an assessment tool for TLIC3035 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for TLIC3035 needs to address all 39 unit components: 4 elements with 17 performance criteria, 12 performance evidence requirements, 10 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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