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

assess depth and speed of water for safe crossing

safely perform water crossings

safely negotiate steep and uneven terrain

conserve vehicle energy with appropriate throttle use

perform minor emergency repair of vehicle

use correct techniques to safely stop and start on steep terrain

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 measure estimate and calculate journey time water depths fuel consumption and other variables required to complete task

Problemsolving skills to identify problems and equipment faults

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 performing complex x operations

Environmental protection requirements relating to x operation speed acceleration and exiting water crossings that minimise carbon emissions and environmental impact

Environmental risks and hazards relevant to complex x operations

Organisational and site standards requirements policies and procedures for performing complex x operations

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

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

Fourwheel drive techniques including to safely cross water and operate x vehicle in rugged terrain

Watercrossing methods including associated hazards and risks

Vehicle maintenance requirements following water crossings

Established communication channels and protocols

Vehicle problem identification and resolution strategies and common vehicle faultfinding techniques

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

Organisational procedures for fleet management

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

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can perform x operations over water crossings and rugged terrain 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 performing complex x operations

following organisational policies and procedures relevant to performing complex x operations

assessing the safety of planned water and rugged terrain crossings

performing x operations over a range of rugged terrain and water crossings in line with the circumstances and x OHS operating regulations

selecting correct gearrange to negotiate terrain

engaging and disengaging freewheel hubs in line with driving conditions

identifying safe locations for entry into and out of a waterway

identifying and preparing supplies and resources appropriate to the journey

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 in place

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 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 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

OHS requirements:

Environmental requirements may include:

Legislative requirements:

Organisational requirements may include:

Assessed may include:

Water crossings may include:

Terrain may include:

4x4 vehicle may include:

Personal protective equipment may include:

Communication may include:

Mechanisms may include:

Cover may include:

Hazards and risks may include:

Entry and exit points must include:

Depth of water is:

Vehicle controls must include:

Manufacturer specifications may include:

Specific driving conditions may include: