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

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can recover 4x4 vehicles in difficult terrain conditions

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 of this unit and include demonstration of:

using different vehicle jacks in different terrains and environmental conditions

using a winch and a snatch block (2:1) in difficult terrain, using ground anchor points for both hard ground and soft sand

using other types of recovery equipment in a safe and efficient manner

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a realistically simulated workplace

Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment of required knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context

Assessment is to follow regulatory requirements and Australian standards

The following resources should be made available:

workplace location or simulated workplace

materials and equipment relevant to undertaking work applicable to this unit

specifications and work instructions

4x4 vehicle

Assessment of this competency requires access to:

appropriate 4x4 vehicle

a suitable outdoor environment with difficult terrain where four-wheel drive skills may be demonstrated

maintenance and repair resources

vehicle recovery equipment

food and water resources

Method of assessment

Due to issues such as the variation in terrain and possible recovery scenarios, this unit must be assessed over a minimum of two different occasions and two different techniques, in order to ensure consistency of performance over the range statement variables and applicable contexts

Assessment methods must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the FPI11 Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of required knowledge

Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on required knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of employability skills

Assessment methods must confirm the ability to access, interpret and apply the required knowledge

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate

Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality, gender or language backgrounds other than English

Where the participant has a disability, reasonable adjustment may be applied during assessment

Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role

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

Required skills:

Technical skills to:

use and maintain relevant tools, machinery and equipment

perform minor routine servicing of own vehicle

use a snatch strap, winch or jack and other recovery equipment to recover a 4x4 vehicle

conserve vehicle energy with appropriate throttle use

Communication skills to use appropriate communication and interpersonal techniques with colleagues and others

Literacy skills to:

record and report workplace information

maintain documentation

Numeracy skills to:

estimate, measure and calculate time required to perform 4x4 drive recovery

estimate and measure water depths, fuel consumption and other variables

Problem-solving skills to:

identify problems and equipment faults

demonstrate appropriate response procedures

Required knowledge:

Applicable federal, state or territory legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices relevant to the full range of processes for recovering a 4x4 vehicle

Environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material and the minimisation of carbon emissions and environmental impact

Environmental risks and hazards relevant to recovering 4x4 vehicles in difficult terrain conditions

Techniques to use jacks and other recovery equipment

Factors affecting choice of recovery equipment and mode of recovery

Issues to consider when defining danger zones

Effect of suction on vehicles to identify mass weight needed for cable and winch capacity

Hazards and safety issues associated with the use of jacks and recovery equipment

Environmental impacts of 4x4 operation

Types of tools and equipment, and procedures for their safe use and maintenance

Procedures for recording and reporting workplace information

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

OHS requirements:

are to be in line with federal, state or territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:

PPE and clothing

safety equipment

current first aid equipment in vehicle

current vehicle firefighting equipment

hazard and risk control

fatigue management

elimination of hazardous materials and substances

safe forest practices, including required actions relating to forest fire

techniques for manual handling, including shifting, lifting and carrying

Environmental requirements may include:

legislation

organisational policies and procedures

workplace practices

Legislative requirements:

are to be in line with federal, state or territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice and may include:

award and organisational agreements

industrial relations

Australian standards

confidentiality and privacy

OHS

the environment

equal employment opportunity

anti-discrimination

relevant industry codes of practice

duty of care

Organisational requirements may include:

legal compliance documentation

organisational and site guidelines

policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility

procedural manuals

quality and continuous improvement processes and standards

OHS, emergency and evacuation procedures

ethical standards

recording and reporting requirements

equipment use, maintenance and storage requirements

environmental management requirements, including waste minimisation and disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines

Personal protective equipment may include:

boots

gloves

eye protection

long pants

Informed may include:

verbal or written

emergency positioning

personal location beacon (PLB)

flares

markers

phone

radio

Operating variables may include:

type of recovery equipment used and associated risks, e.g. possibility of cable or rope failure

direction of recovery

suitable protection

potential for vehicle roll or fall

effect of suction on cable/winch capacity

Applied strategies may include:

defining a danger zone

safely using equipment

using rated equipment where practicable

safe operating procedures

risk assessment practices

ensuring only appropriate personnel are in danger zone

Recovery equipment may include:

cables

jacks

tow ropes

tree protectors

shackles

chains

recovery straps

snatch straps

winch and snatch block

Communication may include:

verbal and non-verbal language

radio protocols

Terrain conditions may include:

smooth

rough

uneven

slippery

wet

boggy

sandy

steep or hilly

rock

icy

snow

mud, including:

brown clay

black silt

salt pan mud

red

hard ground

water

Pulling technique may include:

complex and multi-line

straight pull

double pull

starting vehicle

taking towed object to a location

using a snap strap

using a winch

Resourcesmay include:

winch:

electric

hydraulic

manual

pull along

jacks

recovery points

rated recovery hooks

assorted cables, including steel cables

plasma ropes

snatch straps

snatch blocks

chains or shackles

tree trunk protectors

cable dampeners

tyre deadman or buried anchor

log deadman

Spanish windless

A-frame

Jacksmay include:

jack points

bottle jack

exhaust jack

high-lift jack (Wallaby jack)

Safe operating procedures while using a jack may include:

regard for personal safety

regard for vehicle stability

awareness of soft footing

Maintenance may include:

cleaning

cable rolling

greasing and oiling