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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. |
Vehicles include: | all terrain vehiclescars and utilitiesa range of trailerslight trucks |
Operations may be carried out in typical four wheel drive situations, including: | by day or nighttypical weather conditionson the open roadin rugged terrain off-road conditions that can be smooth, rough, uneven, slippery, boggy, sandy, steep or hillyon a steep slopeduring emergency responsewhile at a client's workplace or worksite |
Vehicle handling procedures may include: | starting a vehiclesteering and manoeuvring a vehicleaccelerating and brakingpositioning and stopping a vehiclereversing a vehicleoperating vehicle controls, instruments and indicatorsusing defensive driving techniquesmanaging engine performance |
Considerations when driving may include: | operational characteristics of the type of four wheel drive vehicleworkplace procedurestraffic conditionslevels of emergency responseadverse weathertraffic regulationswarning devicesadverse terrain |
Traffic conditions to be taken into account when driving may include: | speed limits for operationlegal parkingtraffic pattern and densityknown peak periods and special community functionseffects of weather on roadsroad surface/off-road terrainvisibility |
Operational hazards may include: | steep slopes and rugged terrainwet and iced road/terrainflooded road/terrainoil on roadfire in vehicleleaking fuelfaulty brakesparked vehicles on the roadfaulty steering mechanism on vehiclepedestrians crossing the roadanimals and objects on roadwindy or foggy sections of road/terrain |
Workplace guidelines/procedures may include: | pre- and post-operation checksstandards of operationstorage and usage of fuels and lubricantspolicies and routines relating to wear and damageprecautions and safeguardsemergency response drivingdriving in adverse terraindriving in special environmentsreporting routines |
Pre-start checks may include: | fuel, water, oilbrake and transmission fluid levelsbattery water levels and electrolyte checkstyresbeltsleadshydraulic lines and connectionsair cleanersair-conditionersbrakesoff-road safety equipment in line with manufacturers recommendations |
Manufacturers specifications may include: | engine characteristicssystems warning functionfour wheel drive operationradius of turning circlesafety procedures |
Installed devices may include: | warning lightstachometertemperature gaugeelectrical chargingancillary systems indicatorspeedometeroil pressurebrake warning lightsaudible warning deviceshose |
Minor routine servicing may include: | the replacement of blown globes in vehicle lightsreplacement of broken fan beltreplacement of blown fusedoor mirrorsrepairs to rear tail-light lenschanging of tyresrepair of tyre puncturesreplacement of broken coolant |
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: | company proceduresenterprise proceduresorganisational proceduresestablished procedures |
Documentation/records may include: | state/territory driving licence requirementsstate/territory road rulesworkplace driving instructions and proceduresvehicle manufacturers instructions, specifications and recommended driving procedures including preoperational checks of vehicleemergency proceduresvehicle log book or record book (where required) |
Applicable regulations, legislation and codes may include: | relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority driving regulations and licence requirements pertaining to the class of four wheel drive vehiclerelevant state/territory road rulesrelevant state/territory permit regulations and requirementsrelevant state/territory OH&S legislationrelevant state/territory fatigue management regulationsrelevant state/territory environmental protection legislation |