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 techniques to drive four wheel drive vehicles in difficult terrain encountered in the work environment

Assessment of performance should be over a minimum of two different occasions forexampleover consecutive days coveringthe prescribed number of categoriesfrom the Range Statements that are applicable in the learners environment

Assessment of performance should be over a minimum of two (2) different occasions, (forexampleover consecutive days), coveringthe prescribed number of categoriesfrom the Range Statements that are applicable in the learners environment

In particular assessment must confirm the ability to

perform routine predeparture checks

load vehicle safely

survey track and accurately assess risk both day and night

use appropriate range gear speed driving and breaking technique to negotiate difficult terrain both day and night

apply risk management procedures whilst drivin

Interdependent assessment of units

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

SRODRVB Drive and recover aWD vehicle

SRODRV001B Drive and recover a4WD vehicle

This unit must be assessed in conjunction with the following units

Nil

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

Nil

Required knowledge and skills

Requiredknowledge

Requiredknowledge

Handling characteristics of four wheel drive vehicles in difficult terrain

Four wheel driving techniques in difficult terrain

Environmental impact of driving in difficult terrain

Requiredskills

Requiredskills

Advanced four wheel driving techniques in difficult terrain

Skills and attitude to reduce environmental impact

Resource implications

Physical resources assessment of this competency requires access to

afour wheel drive vehicle with low range

afour wheel drive vehicle with low range

asuitable outdoor environment with difficult terrain as described in the Range Statements where four wheel drive skills may be demonstrated

asuitable outdoor environment with difficult terrain as described in the Range Statements where four wheel drive skills may be demonstrated

maintenancerepair resources

maps and compass

food and water resources

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

be competent in this unit

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 gaining proficiency in handling a vehicle in difficult terrainthis unit must be assessed over a minimum of two different occasions forexampleover consecutive days in order to ensure consistency of performance over the Range Statements and contexts applicable

Due to issues such as gaining proficiency in handling a vehicle in difficult terrainthis unit must be assessed over a minimum of two (2) different occasions, (forexampleover consecutive days), in order to ensure consistency of performance over the Range Statements and contexts applicable

Context for assessment

Competency must be demonstrated 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 onrequired knowledge 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 onrequired knowledge 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 equipment to carry depending upon types of terrain likely to be encountered

Working with teams and others Travelling in a convoy with other vehicles

Using mathematical ideas and techniques Calculating suitable speedgear for different terrains

Solving problems Recovering a stuck vehicle

Using technology Using a snatch strap and winch

Using technology - Using a snatch strap and winch

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

Difficult terrain

Routine maintenance/repair tasks