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. |
Relevant compliance documentation may include: | legislative, organisational and site requirements and proceduresmanufacturer's guidelines and specificationsAustralian standardsEmployment and workplace relations legislationEqual Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation |
Rules and regulations may be found in: | industrial safety regulations and legislation/organisation policy/procedures covering samedriving manualssafety code of practice, signs and hazard codesmaterials safety data sheets (MSDS), container labelsmanufacturer's specificationsemployer's procedure manual/work instruction/safety analysis/directive company instructionsmaps and plansvehicle log booksaccident investigation forms |
Vehicles may include: | any two-wheel drive passenger vehicleall-wheel drive sedan/utility/station wagonlight trucks (usually table tops)heavy support vehicles heavy vehicles (such as drill rigs)towed vehicle/trailer Note: State legislative requirements on road transport are adhered to |
Loads may include: | materials for exploration operationsspares for all equipmentfuels for all equipment, including oils and other lubricantsother hazardous substances and equipmentwater tanksancillary equipment (e.g. pumps, generators, lighting plant)compressors, caravans and/or vehiclespalletsfluidsbulk materialsdecontamination (cleaning) chemicalssafety equipment including personal protective equipmenttowed loadsNote: Some of the materials to be transported are inherently hazardous |
Terrain over which vehicles can be driven may include: | state and federal roads, sealed and unsealedtracks or trails (e.g. mining and forestry access roads, fire trails)off-road, where surface may vary in type, condition, gradientbarriers such as streams, gullies, sand dunes, banks |
Hazards (other than those relating to terrain) may include: | power linesfences, gatesnatural disasters (e.g. floods)LPG appliances/canistersother transported gas cylindersportable and fixed winchesroad transport hazards (e.g. braking with loads, camber, hills, rough surfaces)serviceability of slings, tow ropes, shackles, snatch blocks lashings, vehicle restraining structures, decks, steps and jacks |
Range of load restraint/lashings may include: | direct lashingsindirect lashingscombination of direct and indirect lashingsknots (securing loads on vehicles) |
Driving a vehicle off-road may include: | driving on rocky trailssteep gradientsdriving in mud, snow and icecrossing sand dunes/crossing riversstall recovery - ascent and descent |
Maps, communications and navigation aids may include: | compassglobal positioning system (GPS)range of maps and diagramstopographical information |
Basic survival techniques may include: | coping with breakdowns in the bush or isolated areasphysical and emotional requirements in an emergency and in isolated areasmethods of self protection to enhance survivalsources of watermaking fire/protecting the environmentsignalling search parties/aircraftsearch party assistancedetermining directions/locationsremaining in control/assisting other team memberscoping with accidents and illness/First Aid within limits of competencyreading and interpreting maps |
Information communicated may include: | use of two way radio, CB radioSAT phones, mobile phonesreporting defects, necessary detours, work hazards, changes in environmental patterns (e.g. storm, flood)phonetic alphabetcall signs and radio protocols |
Documentation may include: | log books/service recordspre-drive checks |
Minor repairs/replacements may include: | wheel changing/rotationusing jumper leadscharging/servicing batteriesbleeding brakesbleeding hydraulic systemadjusting clutchbleeding fuel systemservicing air cleanerschanging oil and oil filtersgreasing/lubricationbasic pre-drive operational checks of a vehicle |
Recovery techniques may include: | jackingwinchingriggingtowing |