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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan 4x4 recovery
   • Survey site to identify hazards, assess risks and select suitable strategy.
   • Select personal protective equipment appropriate to type of recovery operation.
   • Inform appropriate personnel of location.
   • Determine potential environmental impact of recovery.
2. Apply safe recovery method
   • Establish and maintain communications with appropriate personnel during recovery operations.
   • Determine recovery method based on the terrain conditions and circumstances.
   • Consider operating variables, define danger zone and apply strategies to reduce risk and environmental impact during recovery.
   • Determine the recovery equipment required and its availability.
   • Set up an exclusion zone.
   • Repair environmental damage where possible.
3. Use vehicle recovery equipment safely
   • Identify hazards and position recovery equipment safely.
   • Use safe operating procedures while using recovery equipment.
   • Use rated recovery equipment within limitations and capabilities.
4. Maintain vehicle recovery equipment
   • Carry out maintenance on recovery equipment.
   • Document equipment maintenance according to organisational procedures.

Range Statement

Not Applicable

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Performance Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. If a specific volume or frequency is not stated below, then evidence must be provided that the following requirements have been performed on at least one occasion:

safely and effectively recover a four wheel drive from varied situations

use a winch and a snatch block (2:1) in difficult terrain, using ground anchor points for both hard ground and soft sand

use one or more types of recovery equipment in a safe and efficient manner including devices and techniques for:

lifting

winching/towing

traction

support

protection

demonstrate one or more pulling techniques including:

complex and multi-line

straight pull

double pull

starting vehicle

taking towed object to a location

using a winch

communicate effectively and follow safe work practices

use and maintain relevant tools, machinery and equipment.

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Knowledge Evidence

A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

organisational policies and procedures, codes of practice and established safe practices for recovering a 4x4 vehicle

techniques for using jacks and other recovery equipment

factors affecting choice of recovery equipment and mode of recovery

issues to consider when defining danger zones

effect of suction on vehicles to identify mass weight needed for cable and winch capacity

hazards and safety issues associated with the use of jacks and recovery equipment

environmental impacts of 4x4 operation

established communication protocols

typical tools and equipment, and procedures for their safe use and maintenance

procedures for reporting and recording information

environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material

environmental risks and hazards relevant to recovering 4x4 vehicles in difficult terrain conditions.

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