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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 applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:personal protective equipment and clothingsafety equipmentfirst aid equipmentfire fighting equipmenthazard and risk controlfatigue managementelimination of hazardous materials and substancessafe forest practices, including required actions relating to forest firemanual handling including shifting, lifting and carrying |
Environmentalrequirements may include: | legislationorganisational policies and proceduresworkplace practices |
Legislative requirements: | are to be in line with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice and may include:award and enterprise agreementsindustrial relationsAustralian Standardsconfidentiality and privacyOHSthe environmentequal opportunityanti-discriminationrelevant industry codes of practiceduty of care |
Organisational requirements may include: | legal organisational and site guidelinespolicies and procedures relating to own role and responsibilityquality assuranceprocedural manualsquality and continuous improvement processes and standardsOHS, emergency and evacuation proceduresethical standardsrecording and reporting requirementsequipment use, maintenance and storage requirementsenvironmental management requirements (waste minimisation and disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines) |
Water crossings may include: | riversstreamscreeksfordschannelswash outscausewaysflooded roads/terrainother shallow water bodies |
Terrain is to include: | rugged terrain off-road conditions that can be smooth, rough, uneven, slippery, wet, icy, boggy, sandy, steep or hilly |
Assessed may include: | using local knowledge relating to types of water crossings, terrain or environmental issues |
Vehicle may include: | all-terrain vehiclecarutilitytrailerlight truck |
4x4s | are vehicles fitted with four wheel drive ratio gear boxes |
Hazards and risks may include: | speed of flowing water (moving at greater than one metre a second)volume of waterunderwater surfacesdebris in waterrocks and other unexpected obstaclesvariable water depth and width of crossingrisk of vehicle being swept down the waterwaydamage to vehicledepth of water if a return journey is plannedtidal influencescrocodiles and snakes in some areaswet and iced terrainflooded terrainfire in vehiclefaulty brakesleaking fuelfaulty steering mechanism on vehicleanimals and objects in vehicle pathwindy or foggy sections of terrainsteep slopes |
Surfaces may include: | sandmudstonesrocksgravelconcreteunevenness, including holes and cracks in the surfaceslippery slime covered causewaysloose and shifting surfaces |
Communication may include: | verbal and non-verbal languageconstructive feedbackactive listeningquestioning to clarify and confirm understandinguse of positive, confident and cooperative languageuse of language and concepts appropriate to individual social and cultural differencescontrol of tone of voice |
Entry and exitpoints are to include: | safe locations for entry into and out of a waterway, with shallow run-ins and exits and a firm baselocations that minimise the impact on the environment |
Depth of water | is the maximum height that may be crossed safely in line with the vehicle manufacturer's specifications |
Indicators or activities may include: | water depth indicators in the waterwaylocal markingsrocks or wading activities by a colleague or operator with suitable precautions taken that may include the ability to swim, use flotation devices or rope |
Gear/ratio is to include: | an appropriate gear/ratio which permits continual forward movement |
Vehicle preparation may include: | placing a cover such as a tarp securely across the front of the vehicle when required by water depthspraying water repellent on distributor and ignition wireschanging wheel hubs to engage/lock positionselecting either 4WD low or 4WD high |
Manufacturer specifications may include: | engine characteristicssystem's warning functionfour wheel drive operationradius of turning circlesafety proceduresinstructions relating to engine air intake |