REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit

Required knowledge

Road rules regulations permit and licence requirements of the relevant stateterritory road traffic authority

Relevant OHampS and environmental procedures and regulations

Workplace procedures for the operation of four wheel drive vehicle in both onroad and offroad situations

Problems that may occur when operating a four wheel drive vehicle and action that can be taken to report or resolve the problems

Hazards that may exist when operating a four wheel drive vehicle in both onroad and offroad situations and ways of controlling the risks involved

Vehicle controls instruments and indicators and their use

Vehicle handling procedures and techniques for a range of conditions including rock mud sand ice and snow

Procedures to be followed in the event of a driving emergency

Efficient driving techniques and safe driving strategies

The effect on the centre of gravity of changing fluid loads

Hazards and risks associated with traversing cross slopes

Effects of hard surface driving eg Highway wind up on the x system

The appropriate use of diff locks

Preand postoperational checks and related action

Documentation and record keeping requirements

Required skills

Communicate effectively with others when operating a four wheel drive vehicle

Read and interpret instructions procedures information and signs relevant to the operation of a four wheel drive vehicle

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to work activities

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when operating a four wheel drive vehicle

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Promptly report andor rectify any identified problems faults or malfunctions that may occur when operating a four wheel drive vehicle in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected situations that may arise when operating a four wheel drive vehicle

Apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies risk situations and environments

Apply fatigue management knowledge and techniques

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others or damage to goods or equipment

Operate and adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OHampS standards

Monitor performance of four wheel drive vehicle and its equipment and take appropriate action if required

Conduct prestart checks

Monitor and anticipate traffic hazards and take appropriate action drive vehicles in a range of conditions

Demonstrate emergency procedures in the operation of vehicles

Identify and correct minor operational faults

Clean and store vehicles and equipment

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required knowledge and skills the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying

the underpinning knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include

a range of relevant exercises case studies and other simulated practical and knowledge assessment andor

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments access is required to

relevant and appropriate materials andor equipment andor

applicable documentation including workplace procedures regulations codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

As a minimum assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate writtenoral tests

Practical assessment must occur

through appropriately simulated activities at the registered training organisation andor

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Vehicles include:

Operations may be carried out in typical four wheel drive situations, including:

Vehicle handling procedures may include:

Considerations when driving may include:

Traffic conditions to be taken into account when driving may include:

Operational hazards may include (examples only):

Workplace guidelines/procedures may include:

Pre-start checks may include:

Manufacturers specifications may include:

Installed devices may include:

Minor routine servicing may include:

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

Documentation/records may include:

Applicable procedures and codes may include: