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RIIVEH305D
Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle in the Resources and Infrastructure Industries.

This unit is appropriate for those working in supervisory and technical specialist roles.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and Industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.

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Evidence Required

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1. Identify four-wheel drive specific terms, terminology and techniques

1.1 Access, interpret and apply four wheel drive vehicle documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Identify the structural and handling differences between a conventional two wheel drive and a four-wheel drive vehicle

1.3 Identify and demonstrate the purpose and use of front wheel hubs

1.4 Identify factors affecting tyre size, fitment, rating, and pressure

1.5 Identify, recovery hooks and mounting features

1.6 Identify hazards associated with incorrect use of vehicle features or equipment

2. Plan for minimal environmental impact

2.1 Determine types of impact likely to occur during four-wheel driving activities

2.2 Demonstrate compliance with land management principles and policies when planning exploration activities

2.3 Comply with policies and management plans relevant to the activity area

2.4 Plan and conduct activities in a manner which minimises environmental impact

2.5 Adopt and implement procedures to ensure minimisation of harm to the environment from four-wheel drive activities

2.6 Demonstrate cooperation and consideration towards other land users

3. Perform pre-departure checks

3.1 Perform routine pre-departure checks under the bonnet, under the body, on external and internal items and accessories

3.2 Take action to correct any deficiency

3.3 Determine food and water requirements for journey

3.4 Select navigation equipment

3.5 Interpret weather conditions, determine suitability for driving

3.6 Apply safe vehicle loading practices

3.7 Secure items of personal luggage

3.8 Advise passengers of any special safety precautions to be taken when traversing rough terrain

4. Use four-wheel drive mode

4.1 Operate four-wheel drive both on and off road, in accordance with road rules, principles of four-wheel driving and WHS regulations

4.2 Apply smooth accelerator control strategies over a range of terrain types

4.3 Demonstrate recommended braking techniques for hard top surfaces and off road conditions

4.4 Identify situations where the engagement of four-wheel drive is required

4.5 Engage four-wheel drive mode

4.6 Survey track to identify hazards, asses risk and select a best route

4.7 Select routes to minimise damage to the environment

4.8 Use appropriate range, gear, speed, driving and braking technique, negotiate a range of terrain types whilst maintaining control of vehicle, being aware of contextual/environment issues

4.9 Maintain appropriate hand positioning on steering wheel

4.10 Check brakes and undercarriage after negotiating varying terrain

4.11 Assess and perform repairs to damaged tracks

4.12 Use standard operating procedures when travelling in company with other vehicles

5. Use a single snatch strap to recover a vehicle

5.1 Identify risks associated with vehicle recovery and develop and implement strategies to minimise risks

5.2 Identify recovery hooks

5.3 Confirm use of recommended mounting strategy on the four-wheel drive vehicle and assess use of rated recovery equipment

5.4 Demonstrate procedures for preparing vehicles for recovery

5.5 Demonstrate techniques to minimise impact on the environment during vehicle recovery

5.6 Demonstrate techniques for joining two snatch straps

5.7 Coordinate safe recovery of a four-wheel drive vehicle using a single snatch strap

5.8 Perform post recovery checks and repairs

6. Perform maintenance and minor repairs on four-wheel drive vehicles

6.1 Select/access maintenance equipment, including spares and fluids, prior to departure, considering contextual issues of the trip

6.2 Check vehicles prior to and regularly during trip, and perform routine maintenance/repair tasks

6.3 Submit vehicle written performance reports

6.4 Demonstrate safe use of a jack to support a four-wheel drive vehicle on uneven ground

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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1. Identify four-wheel drive specific terms, terminology and techniques

1.1 Access, interpret and apply four wheel drive vehicle documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Identify the structural and handling differences between a conventional two wheel drive and a four-wheel drive vehicle

1.3 Identify and demonstrate the purpose and use of front wheel hubs

1.4 Identify factors affecting tyre size, fitment, rating, and pressure

1.5 Identify, recovery hooks and mounting features

1.6 Identify hazards associated with incorrect use of vehicle features or equipment

2. Plan for minimal environmental impact

2.1 Determine types of impact likely to occur during four-wheel driving activities

2.2 Demonstrate compliance with land management principles and policies when planning exploration activities

2.3 Comply with policies and management plans relevant to the activity area

2.4 Plan and conduct activities in a manner which minimises environmental impact

2.5 Adopt and implement procedures to ensure minimisation of harm to the environment from four-wheel drive activities

2.6 Demonstrate cooperation and consideration towards other land users

3. Perform pre-departure checks

3.1 Perform routine pre-departure checks under the bonnet, under the body, on external and internal items and accessories

3.2 Take action to correct any deficiency

3.3 Determine food and water requirements for journey

3.4 Select navigation equipment

3.5 Interpret weather conditions, determine suitability for driving

3.6 Apply safe vehicle loading practices

3.7 Secure items of personal luggage

3.8 Advise passengers of any special safety precautions to be taken when traversing rough terrain

4. Use four-wheel drive mode

4.1 Operate four-wheel drive both on and off road, in accordance with road rules, principles of four-wheel driving and WHS regulations

4.2 Apply smooth accelerator control strategies over a range of terrain types

4.3 Demonstrate recommended braking techniques for hard top surfaces and off road conditions

4.4 Identify situations where the engagement of four-wheel drive is required

4.5 Engage four-wheel drive mode

4.6 Survey track to identify hazards, asses risk and select a best route

4.7 Select routes to minimise damage to the environment

4.8 Use appropriate range, gear, speed, driving and braking technique, negotiate a range of terrain types whilst maintaining control of vehicle, being aware of contextual/environment issues

4.9 Maintain appropriate hand positioning on steering wheel

4.10 Check brakes and undercarriage after negotiating varying terrain

4.11 Assess and perform repairs to damaged tracks

4.12 Use standard operating procedures when travelling in company with other vehicles

5. Use a single snatch strap to recover a vehicle

5.1 Identify risks associated with vehicle recovery and develop and implement strategies to minimise risks

5.2 Identify recovery hooks

5.3 Confirm use of recommended mounting strategy on the four-wheel drive vehicle and assess use of rated recovery equipment

5.4 Demonstrate procedures for preparing vehicles for recovery

5.5 Demonstrate techniques to minimise impact on the environment during vehicle recovery

5.6 Demonstrate techniques for joining two snatch straps

5.7 Coordinate safe recovery of a four-wheel drive vehicle using a single snatch strap

5.8 Perform post recovery checks and repairs

6. Perform maintenance and minor repairs on four-wheel drive vehicles

6.1 Select/access maintenance equipment, including spares and fluids, prior to departure, considering contextual issues of the trip

6.2 Check vehicles prior to and regularly during trip, and perform routine maintenance/repair tasks

6.3 Submit vehicle written performance reports

6.4 Demonstrate safe use of a jack to support a four-wheel drive vehicle on uneven ground

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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
Access, interpret and apply four wheel drive vehicle documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Identify the structural and handling differences between a conventional two wheel drive and a four-wheel drive vehicle 
Identify and demonstrate the purpose and use of front wheel hubs 
Identify factors affecting tyre size, fitment, rating, and pressure 
Identify, recovery hooks and mounting features 
Identify hazards associated with incorrect use of vehicle features or equipment 
Determine types of impact likely to occur during four-wheel driving activities 
Demonstrate compliance with land management principles and policies when planning exploration activities 
Comply with policies and management plans relevant to the activity area 
Plan and conduct activities in a manner which minimises environmental impact 
Adopt and implement procedures to ensure minimisation of harm to the environment from four-wheel drive activities 
Demonstrate cooperation and consideration towards other land users 
Perform routine pre-departure checks under the bonnet, under the body, on external and internal items and accessories 
Take action to correct any deficiency 
Determine food and water requirements for journey 
Select navigation equipment 
Interpret weather conditions, determine suitability for driving 
Apply safe vehicle loading practices 
Secure items of personal luggage 
Advise passengers of any special safety precautions to be taken when traversing rough terrain 
Operate four-wheel drive both on and off road, in accordance with road rules, principles of four-wheel driving and WHS regulations 
Apply smooth accelerator control strategies over a range of terrain types 
Demonstrate recommended braking techniques for hard top surfaces and off road conditions 
Identify situations where the engagement of four-wheel drive is required 
Engage four-wheel drive mode 
Survey track to identify hazards, asses risk and select a best route 
Select routes to minimise damage to the environment 
Use appropriate range, gear, speed, driving and braking technique, negotiate a range of terrain types whilst maintaining control of vehicle, being aware of contextual/environment issues 
Maintain appropriate hand positioning on steering wheel 
Check brakes and undercarriage after negotiating varying terrain 
Assess and perform repairs to damaged tracks 
Use standard operating procedures when travelling in company with other vehicles 
Identify risks associated with vehicle recovery and develop and implement strategies to minimise risks 
Identify recovery hooks 
Confirm use of recommended mounting strategy on the four-wheel drive vehicle and assess use of rated recovery equipment 
Demonstrate procedures for preparing vehicles for recovery 
Demonstrate techniques to minimise impact on the environment during vehicle recovery 
Demonstrate techniques for joining two snatch straps 
Coordinate safe recovery of a four-wheel drive vehicle using a single snatch strap 
Perform post recovery checks and repairs 
Select/access maintenance equipment, including spares and fluids, prior to departure, considering contextual issues of the trip 
Check vehicles prior to and regularly during trip, and perform routine maintenance/repair tasks 
Submit vehicle written performance reports 
Demonstrate safe use of a jack to support a four-wheel drive vehicle on uneven ground 

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