The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competence for this unit This is an integral part of the assessment of competence and should be read in conjunction with the Range Statements

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

Assessment must confirm sufficient knowledge of safe fourwheel driving and recovery techniques in the work environment

Assessment of performance should be over a minimum of two different occasions forexampleover consecutive dayscovering the prescribed number of categories from the Range Statements

Assessment of performance should be over a minimum of two (2) different occasions, (forexampleover consecutive days),covering the prescribed number of categories from the Range Statements

In particular assessment must confirm the ability to

safely and correctly use the features of a four wheel drive to negotiate a range of different terrain types both day and nightterrain will vary according to work environmentlocation

safely and correctly use the features of a four wheel drive to negotiate a range of different terrain types, both day and night(terrain will vary according to work environment/location)

use appropriate technique and ability to safely recover a four wheel drive vehicle using a single snatch strap

apply maintenance and repair techniques specific to four wheel drive vehicles

be aware of and use minimal environmental impact practice

Interdependent assessment of units

This unit must be assessed after attainment of competency in the following units

Possess a current open drivers licence

This unit must be assessed in conjunction with the following units

SROODRA Plan outdoor recreation activities

SROODR002A Plan outdoor recreation activities

For the purpose of integrated assessment this unit may be assessed in conjunction with the following units

TDTBA Carry out vehicle maintenance

TDTB0301A Carry out vehicle maintenance

Required knowledge and skills

Requiredknowledge

Requiredknowledge

Features and handling characteristics of four wheel drive vehicles

Four wheel driving techniques in different terrain

Terms used to describe four wheel drive capabilities approach and departure angles ramp over angle ground clearance suspension travel

Differences between four wheel drive and four wheel drive vehicles and their impacts on vehicle operation and capability

Tyre management principles

Environmental impact of four wheel driving

Occupational Health and Safety legislation relevant to the use of four wheel drive vehicles

Use of single snatch straps to recover vehicles and hazards associated with vehicle recovery

Techniques for travelling in convoy

Minimum impact codes

Legal and statutory requirements of land management agencies

Specific problems of fragile environments or threatened species

Area restrictions

Natural processes and interrelationships occurring within natural environmentsand the manner in which interrelationships between natural processes can be affected

Natural processes and interrelationships occurring within natural environmentsand the manner in which interrelationships between natural processes can be affected

General knowledge of factors affecting land management planning eg limits of acceptable change recreation succession

Familiarity with terms used in planning for appropriate use of siteslocations recreation setting recreation opportunity

Cultural protocols for making contact and communicating with indigenous people and organisations

Practices which may be implemented to minimise impact eg avoidance of sensitive areas appropriate site and route selection limited party size keeping to marked tracks or routes campfire management and rehabilitation

Practices and procedures used by land management authorities to reduce impact

restricting access

limiting group size

seasonal restrictions

use of permits

enforcing Codes of Ethics and Conduct

Requiredskills

Requiredskills

Four wheel driving techniques in different terrain

Skills and attitude to reduce environmental impact

Vehicle recovery using single snatch straps

Research and evaluation of impact through observation and questioning

Problem solving and solution focused strategies

Resource implications

Physical resources assessment of this competency requires access to

asuitable four wheel drive vehicle

asuitable four wheel drive vehicle

asuitable outdoor environment where four wheel drive skills may be demonstrated

asuitable outdoor environment where four wheel drive skills may be demonstrated

maintenancerepair resources

recovery equipment

food and water resources

maps and compass

Human resources assessment of this unit of competency will require human resources consistent with those outlined in the Assessment Guidelines That is an assessor or persons within the assessment team must

be competent in this unit but preferably be competent in the unit at the level above ie SRODRVB

be competent in this unit but preferably be competent in the unit at the level above, i.e., SRODRV002B

be competent as a minimum in the units SRXFADA SRXRIKA and SRXEMRA to ensure adequate risk management during the assessment

be competent, as a minimum, in the units SRXFAD001A , SRXRIK001A and SRXEMR001A to ensure adequate risk management during the assessment

be current in their knowledge and understanding of the industry through provision of evidence of professional activity in the relevant area

have attained the mandatory competency requirements for assessors under the Australian Quality Training Framework AQTF as specified in Standard of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations

Consistency in performance

Due to issues such as the variation in possible terrainsthis unit must be assessed over a minimum of two different occasions forexampleover consecutive daysin order to ensure consistency of performance over the prescribed number of variables and contexts applicable

Due to issues such as the variation in possible terrains,this unit must be assessed over a minimum of two (2) different occasions, (forexampleover consecutive days),in order to ensure consistency of performance over the prescribed number of variables and contexts applicable

Context for assessment

This unit must be assessed on the job through practical demonstration or through simulation with a four wheel drive vehicle in environments where four wheel drive skills may be demonstrated

Assessment of this unit of competence will usually include observation of processes and procedures oral andor written questioning onrequiredknowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes

Assessment of this unit of competence will usually include observation of processes and procedures, oral and/or written questioning onrequiredknowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes

Where performance is not directly observed andor is required to be demonstrated over a period of time andor in a number of locations any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues supervisors clients or other appropriate persons

KEY COMPETENCIES

Collect AnalyseampOrganise Information

Communicate IdeasampInformation

PlanampOrganise Activities

Work with Othersampin Teams

Use Mathematical IdeasampTechniques

Solve Problems

Use Technology

These levels do not relate to the Australian Qualifications Framework They relate to the seven areas of generic competency that underpin effective workplace practices

The three levels of performance and denote the level of competency required to perform the task

Use routine approaches

Select from routine approaches

Establish new approaches

Collecting analysing and organising information Collecting information regarding the proposed route of the journey

Communicating ideas and information Advising passengers of any special safety precautions that need to be taken

Planning and organising activities Planning sufficient fuel for the activity

Working with teams and others Assisting others to recover a vehicle

Using mathematical ideas and techniques Ensuring suitable tyre pressures

Solving problems Recovering a stuck vehicle

Using technology Using a snatch strap and winch

Please refer to the Assessment Guidelines for advice on how to use the Key Competencies

Basic techniques

Characteristics of the settings

Contextual issues

Impacts caused by outdoor recreation activities

Management strategies

Range of terrain types

Routine maintenance/repair tasks