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 advanced vehicle recovery techniques applicable in the work environment

Assessment of performance should be over a minimum of two different occasions forexampleover consecutive days covering the prescribed number of categories from 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), covering the prescribed number of categories from the Range Statements that are applicable in the learners environment

In particular assessment must confirm the ability to

use different vehicle jacks in different terrains and environmental conditions

use a winch and a snatch block in difficult terrain utilising ground anchor points for both hard ground and soft sand

use other types of recovery equipment cables tow rope tree protectors shackles chains snatch straps in a safe and efficient manne

Interdependent assessment of units

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

SRODRVB Drive and recover a WD vehicle

SRODRV001B Drive and recover a 4WD 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

SRODRVB Drive a WD vehicle in difficult terrain using advanced technique

SRODRV002B Drive a 4WD vehicle in difficult terrain using advanced technique

Required knowledge and skills

Requiredknowledge

Requiredknowledge

Techniques to use jacks and recovery equipment steel cables tow ropes chains shackles

Factors affecting choice of recovery equipment and mode of recovery

Issues to consider when defining danger zones

Effect of suction on cablewinch capacity

Hazards and safety issues associated with the use of jacks and recovery equipment steel cables tow ropes chains shackles winches

Advantagesdisadvantages of snatch block use in a winch recovery

Maintenance procedures

Requiredskills

Requiredskills

Use of jacks and recovery equipment steel cables tow ropes chains shackles

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 where four wheel drive skills may be demonstrated

asuitable outdoor environment with difficult terrain where four wheel drive skills may be demonstrated

maintenancerepair resources

vehicle recovery equipment such as jacks recovery straps winch tow ropes chains and tree protectors

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 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 the variation in terrain and possible recovery scenariosthis unit must be assessed overa 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 the variation in terrain and possible recovery scenarios,this unit must be assessed overa 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

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 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 on stranded vehicle to appraise situation and decide on appropriate method of recovery

Communicating ideas and information Briefing others on method of recovery

Planning and organising activities Planning the resources and systems required to perform the recovery

Working with teams and others Working in a group situation to attend to recovery

Using mathematical ideas and techniques Calculating effective angles for extraction

Solving problems Dealing with a stranded vehicle

Using technology Using an air jack

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

Different terrain conditions

Equipment

Jacks

Maintenance

Operating variables

Recovery equipment

Risk management strategies

Safe operating procedures when using a jack