Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan a four wheel drive trip.
- Conduct relevant assessments to determine the condition of participants.
- Develop a trip plan according to participant's needs, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- Select a location according to participant's abilities, trip objectives, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- Identify hazards associated with four wheel driving and minimise risks to ensure personal safety of participants.
- Access relevant sources to interpret detailed weather and environmental information to determine activity plan
- Determine food and water requirements according to principles of nutrition and contextual issues of the trip.
- Obtain permits or permission for access where necessary, and inform appropriate authorities before commencing the trip.
- Select equipment for the group.
- Select vehicle and equipment according to contextual issues and organisational policies and procedures and check serviceability.
- Conduct pre-departure checks of vehicles and equipment to ensure safety and suitability to the activity.
- Apply safe vehicle loading practices to pack equipment that is not required on hand.
- Brief participants.
- Communicate instructions and relevant information about the four wheel drive trip in a manner suitable to the participants.
- Outline safety procedures and boundaries for the trip.
- Demonstrate packing of vehicle to participants.
- Establish a suitable communication system for participants to use while four wheel driving.
- Explain symptoms, treatment and prevention of fatigue and dehydration to trip planning in terms of food, clothing, driving times and distances.
- Ensure all participants and vehicles are properly equipped for the trip and conditions.
- Lead a group of four wheel drive vehicles.
- Monitor appropriate spacing between vehicles and driving pace according to conditions throughout trip.
- Monitor participant's performance and provide appropriate feedback and encouragement.
- Implement modifications to trip in regard to all variable factors that are monitored.
- Recognise situations where a hazard needs to be scouted.
- Identify the best lines through hazards taking into consideration the ability of the group and safety issues.
- Manage the movement of the group to maintain the safest situation when negotiating the hazard.
- Complete post trip responsibilities.
- Notify relevant authorities of trip completion.
- Retrieve, inspect, repair and store equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.
- Complete vehicle performance reports and notify designated personnel where required.
- Evaluate relevant aspects of trip organisation and conduct.
- Identify potential areas of improvement for future four wheel drive trips.