Required skills

problemsolving skills to

determine appropriate recovery method according to the situation

anticipate and mitigate potential hazards and risks

planning and organising skills to

assess the situation and identify appropriate recovery method

prepare recovery equipment for use

self management skills to take responsibility for the recovery of a four wheel drive vehicle using appropriate methods

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe recovery of four wheel drive vehicles in difficult terrain

four wheel drive vehicle recovery techniques used in difficult terrain including issues to consider when defining danger zones to enable safe conduct of all activities

use of recovery or snatch straps winches and jacks to enable safe selection and use of equipment

hazards and risks associated with each recovery method and methods of mitigating these risks

terrain and weather features and how these may impact on recovery

maintenance procedures used for recovery equipment

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

conducts assessment of recovery site and determines potential hazards risks and environmental conditions that impact on the chosen recovery method

selects and uses rated recovery equipment to enable recovery of four wheel drive vehicle including a pulley or snatch block in difficult terrain utilising ground anchor points for both hard and soft ground

applies regular maintenance of recovery equipment

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure coordination of vehicle recoveries using recovery or snatch straps winches and jacks in difficult terrain types to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

a four wheel drive vehicle with low range

a suitable outdoor environment with difficult terrain

maintenance repair and recovery equipment

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

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 four wheel drive vehicle recovery in difficult terrain using recovery or snatch straps winches and jacks

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of recovery methods used in difficult terrain

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing performance

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

SISODRVA Drive a WD vehicle in difficult terrain

SISODRV404A Drive a 4WD vehicle in difficult terrain.

Operating variables may include:

Risk management strategies may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Recovery equipment may include:

Different terrain conditions may include:

Jacks may include:

Safe operating procedures may include:

Maintenance procedures may include: