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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare a quad bike for operation
  2. Operate a quad bike
  3. Complete and check quad bike operation

Required Skills

Required skills

identify hazards and implement safe operating procedures

steer manoeuvre and position quad bikes in a smooth and controlled manner

apply handeye coordination and correctly transfer body weight to maintain bike stability

safely operate quad bikes in a range of weather and terrain conditions

match and attach equipment to quad bikes according to manufacturers specifications legislative requirements work requirements and enterprise safety policy

demonstrate safe and environmentally responsible workplace practices

read and comprehend manufacturers specifications work and maintenance plans and Material Safety Data Sheets MSDSs

effectively communicate faults and hazards interpret and apply task instructions report and maintain operational records

use literacy skills to follow sequenced written instructions and record information accurately and legibly

use oral communication skillslanguage competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation including questioning active listening asking for clarification and seeking advice from supervisor

use numeracy skills to estimate calculate and record routine workplace measures

use interpersonal skills to relate to people from a range of social cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities

Required knowledge

hazards and risks associated with quad bike use

components controls and features of quad bikes and their functions

range of quad bikes and attached equipment and functional applications

operating principles and operating methods

load limits and the principles of weight distribution with regard to load shifting and bike movement

effects of adverse weather and terrain conditions on the operation of quad bikes

licensing requirements

OHS legislative requirements codes of practice and enterprise procedures

codes of practice with regard to the use and control of hazardous substances

environmental codes of practice for machinery operation

Safe Operating Procedures SOPs

record keeping requirements

Evidence Required

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

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 workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following

perform routine preoperational checks and maintenance

attach and operate equipment

recognise and control hazards and risks

safely operate quad bikes vehicles in a range of weather and terrain conditions

match and attach equipment appropriate to work requirements

monitor and maintain vehicle records

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances