This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their levelrequired for this unit

Required skills

Technical skills to

apply fourwheel driving techniques in different terrain to safely operate a x vehicle

use and maintain relevant tools machinery and equipment

safely negotiate steep slopes

clean and store x vehicle and equipment

attach required equipment to a x vehicle

operate a jack

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

Literacy skills to

record and report workplace information in line with organisational requirements

maintain documentation

interpret written directions

use the vehicle manual for information

Numeracy skills to measure estimate and calculate

water depth journey time and fuel consumption

time required to complete a journey

Problemsolving skills to

identify problems and equipment faults

demonstrate appropriate response procedures

identify potential hazards and operational faults

conserve vehicle energy with appropriate throttle use

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 operating a x vehicle

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

Environmental risks and hazards associated with operating a x vehicle on unsealed roads

x driving techniques and handling characteristics in different terrain

Operational knowledge of a x vehicle including controls instruments indicators and their use

Tyre management principles

Road rules regulations permit and licence requirements of the relevant state or territory

Established communication channels and protocols

Techniques for travelling in convoy

Problem identification and resolution strategies and common faultfinding techniques

Types of tools and equipment relating to a x vehicle and procedures for their safe use and maintenance

Procedures for recording and reporting workplace information

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 operate a x vehicle on unsealed roads safely and in line with organisational requirements

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

following applicable federal state or territory legislative and regulatory requirements and codes of practice relevant to operating a x vehicle

following organisational policies and procedures relevant to operating a x vehicle

communicating and working safely with others in rough terrain

performing prestart checks of vehicle and equipment

safely operating a x vehicle in a range of unsealed road conditions including negotiating steep slopes

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 offsite context

Assessment is to follow relevant 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

x vehicle

Method of assessment

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

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

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of 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 projectrelated 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

Documentation must include:

Structural must include:

Four-wheel drive vehicles may include:

Pre-start checksmust include:

Maintenance equipment may include:

OHS requirements:

Environmental requirements may include:

Legislative requirements:

Organisational requirements may include:

Safe operating conditions must include:

Communication may include:

Mechanisms may include:

Hazards and risks may include:

Hubs may include:

Range of terrain types may include:

Manufacturer specifications may include:

Automatic and manual techniques may include:

Routine maintenance may include: