Required skills

problemsolving skills to

respond appropriately to changing terrain and weather conditions

anticipate and mitigate potential hazards and risks

conduct basic checks and maintenance of vehicle

perform safe vehicle recoveries

planning and organising skills to

perform thorough predeparture checks

select relevant equipment spare parts and tracks that minimises environmental impact

communication and literacy skills to

record all maintenance and repairs conducted on the four wheel drive vehicle

report maintenance activities to relevant personnel

self management skills to

review and reflect on own performance

identify improvements

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe participation during four wheel driving

features and characteristics of four wheel drive vehicles and equipment to enable safe conduct of driving and recovery activities

four wheel driving techniques used across different terrain

terrain and weather features and how these might impact on four wheel driving including terrain specific safety requirements to minimise risk to self and others

recovery and maintenance procedures to ensure risk minimisation to self and group

reflection and review principles to enable effective self evaluation for future improvement

minimal impact techniques to ensure protection of the environment

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 WD driving technique over a variety of terrains

plans equipment and supply requirements according to the conditions and duration of the activity and conducts routine predeparture checks of vehicles and takes action to correct deficiencies

applies appropriate technique to recover a four wheel drive vehicle using a single recovery or snatch strap

performs maintenance and minor repairs on four wheel drive vehicle and reports details on vehicle performance and action taken to appropriate personnel

reviews four wheel driving performance to identify strengths and areas requiring improvement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure application of driving techniques to negotiate a range of terrain types that reflect local conditions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

a suitable outdoor environment for four wheel driving

a suitable low range four wheel drive vehicle

recovery maintenance and repair equipment

resources and information to plan and select equipment for the activity

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

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 four wheel driving technique over a variety of terrain

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of terrain types and associated risks and procedures for maintenance and repairs

observation of safe recovery of four wheel drive using a single recovery or snatch strap

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing performance

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

Four wheel drive vehicle may include:

Equipment may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Relevant sources may include:

Weather and environmental information may include:

Food and water requirements may include:

Principles of nutrition may include:

Contextual issues may include:

Routine pre-departure checks may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Range of terrain types may include:

Routine maintenance and repair tasks may include:

Relevant aspects may include: