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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Determine vehicle characteristics.
  2. Perform pre operational checks.
  3. Operate vehicle.
  4. Change wheels.
  5. Complete operations.

Required Skills

Required skills

problemsolving skills to select and apply appropriate speeds gears and braking techniques to maintain safe vehicle operation

planning and organising skills to

conduct thorough prestart and shut down procedures

perform safe wheel changing

literacy skills to complete all required documentation

numeracy skills to

monitor vehicle instruments

identify speed restrictions and advisory signage

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe operation of vehicle and equipment

features and characteristics of four wheel drive and all wheel drive vehicles and equipment to enable safe vehicle operations

vehicle handling procedures and techniques for a limited range of conditions including formed dirt roads small to medium inclines of degrees and small water crossings to lower hubs depth only to enable safe vehicle operations

the effect of centre of gravity changing fluid movements in vehicles and hard surface driving to enable safe and efficient vehicle operation

appropriate use of gears and gear ranges and traction devices to enable safe and efficient vehicle operation

commonly encountered hazards on unsealed roads and methods of avoiding or mitigating danger

minimal impact techniques to ensure protection of the environment

Evidence Required

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

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

safe and efficient AWD or WD vehicle operation over formed roads

determines the different characteristics and features of a range of AWD and WD vehicles and performs pre start checks

changes wheels performs shut down procedures and completes all required documentation including reporting faults and any required maintenance

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure application of driving techniques to negotiate formed dirt roads and small inclines to degrees on sufficient occasions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

a suitable environment with formed dirt roads and inclines

a suitable AWD or WD vehicle

legislation and organisational policies and procedures that impact on the conduct of driving activities

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

observation of safe and efficient AWD or WD vehicle operation over formed dirt roads

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of vehicle operating systems and associated risks and procedures for reporting maintenance requirements

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing performance

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended

Guidance information for assessment


Range Statement

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.

Features and characteristics may include:

controls

indicators

instruments

traction devices.

Vehicle may include:

AWD or 4WD

4WD

light AWD or 4WD trucks.

Pre-start checks may include:

fluid levels

battery condition

hydraulic lines and connections

brakes and drive lines

air conditioning

fuel

body damage

accessories.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

occupational health and safety

use and maintenance of equipment

communication protocols

land management and minimal impact codes

vehicle reporting and notification procedures

procedures for travelling in convoy with other vehicles

code of ethics.

Relevant legislation may include:

occupational health and safety

permits or permission for access

environmental regulations.

Manufacturer's specifications may include:

engine characteristics

systems arning function

vehicle operation

radius of turning circle

safety procedures.

Terrain may include:

bitumen

formed dirt roads

small water crossings

small inclines to 15 degrees.

Required adjustments may include:

seats

mirrors

seatbelts

steering wheel.

Hazards may include:

temperature extremes

slippery or unstable terrain

dangerous animals and insects

stinging trees and nettles

dense vegetation

group management hazards.

Documentation may include:

faults

maintenance requirements

fuel usage

odometer readings.