Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

FPIFGM3214 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate a four wheel drive in a towing situation

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FPIFGM3214 - Operate a four wheel drive in a towing situation
Description This unit covers the techniques for towing and moving an object using a four-wheel drive (4x4) vehicle on roads and varied terrain. This may include towing a trailer, vehicle or equipment as well as moving logs or other loads.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the operation of a 4x4 vehicle in a towing situation. The skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance of towing are to be used within the scope of the person’s job and authority.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare 4x4 for towing
  • Identify and follow occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to operating in a towing situation
  • Identifytype of object to be towed and determine a suitable towing arrangement
  • Identify equipment requirements and techniques to carry out the towing job
  • Identify potential hazards that may be experienced at the towing site and during the towing operation
  • Assess the towing activity for safety and security of persons, vehicles and property
  • Check the 4x4 vehicle to ensure equipment is appropriate to conditions and operationally effective in line with manufacturer specifications
       
Element: Drive 4x4 towing a trailer
  • Identify hazards and risk-management strategies associated with towing a trailer
  • Safely couple and uncouple the trailer
  • Secure load onto trailer
  • Apply risk-management strategies while 4x4 vehicle is in operation and towing a trailer
  • Demonstrate reversing a trailer uphill, around corners and in a straight line
  • Use correct jack technique to change a trailer wheel
  • Park and shut down 4x4 vehicle in line with manufacturer specifications and organisational requirements
       
Element: Drive 4x4 moving an attached object
  • Secure vehicle, equipment or object to be towed using appropriate recovery devices
  • Apply risk-management strategies to a 4x4 vehicle operating in a towing situation
  • Park and shut down 4x4 vehicle in line with manufacturer specifications and organisational requirements
       
Element: Perform post-towing tasks
  • Notify relevant personnel of trip completion
  • Document activity in line with organisational procedures
  • Apply maintenance procedures for allocated vehicle
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can tow a trailer or move an object using a 4x4 vehicle safely and in line with organisational requirements

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:

following applicable federal, state or territory legislative and regulatory requirements and codes of practice relevant to operating a 4x4 vehicle towing a trailer or object

following organisational policies and procedures relevant to operating a 4x4 in a towing situation

assessing the safety of towing a trailer or object

operating a 4x4 over a range of towing situations

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency is assessed in the workplace or a realistically simulated workplace

Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment of required knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an offsite context

Assessment is to follow relevant regulatory requirements and Australian standards

The following resources should be in place:

4x4 vehicle

workplace location or simulated workplace

materials and equipment relevant to undertaking work applicable to this unit

specifications and work instructions

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the FPI11 Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of required knowledge

Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on required knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of employability skills

Assessment methods must confirm the ability to access, interpret and apply the required knowledge

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate

Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality, gender or language backgrounds other than English

Where the participant has a disability, reasonable adjustment may be applied during assessment

Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills:

Technical skills to:

use and maintain relevant tools, machinery and equipment

perform minor routine servicing of vehicle

operate 4x4 vehicle in a towing situation

tow a trailer and move an attached object safely and according to organisational requirements

conserve energy with appropriate throttle use

Communication skills to use appropriate communication and interpersonal techniques with colleagues and others

Literacy skills to:

record and report workplace information

complete documentation relating to towing a trailer or object

Numeracy skills to measure, estimate and calculate:

time required to complete the task

force of the recovery operation

journey time, fuel consumption and other variables

Problem-solving skills to identify problems and equipment faults

Teamwork skills to work safely and collaboratively with others when towing a trailer or object

Initiative and enterprise skills to:

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

select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) in line with OHS requirements

Required knowledge:

Applicable federal, state or territory legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices relevant to the full range of processes when towing a trailer or object

Environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material and the minimisation of carbon emissions and environmental impact

Environmental risks and hazards, organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for towing a trailer or object

Road rules, regulations, permit and licence requirements of the relevant state or territory

Operational knowledge of 4x4 vehicle, including controls, instruments and indicators, and their use

4x4 techniques

Vehicle maintenance requirements

Established communication channels and protocols

Vehicle problem identification and resolution strategies, and common vehicle fault-finding techniques

Types of tools and equipment, and procedures for their safe use and maintenance

Procedures for recording and reporting workplace information

Characteristics, applications, capabilities and limitations of a 4x4 vehicle while towing a trailer or object

Tools and equipment used when setting up and securing an object for towing

Problems that may occur when setting up and securing an object for towing

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

OHS requirements:

are to be in line with federal, state or territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:

PPE and clothing

safety equipment

current first aid equipment in vehicle

current vehicle firefighting equipment

hazard and risk control

fatigue management

elimination of hazardous materials and substances

safe forest practices, including required actions relating to forest fire

techniques for manual handling, including shifting, lifting and carrying

Environmental requirements may include:

legislation

organisational policies and procedures

workplace practices

Legislative requirements:

are to be in line with federal, state or territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice and may include:

award and organisational agreements

industrial relations

Australian standards

confidentiality and privacy

OHS

the environment

equal employment opportunity

anti-discrimination

relevant industry codes of practice

duty of care

Organisational requirements may include:

legal compliance documentation

organisational and site guidelines

policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility

procedural manuals

quality and continuous improvement processes and standards

OHS, emergency and evacuation procedures

ethical standards

recording and reporting requirements

equipment use, maintenance and storage requirements

environmental management requirements, including waste minimisation and disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines

Type of object may include:

vehicle

water tank

log

rock

other object

Hazards may include:

damage to vehicle

wet and iced terrain

flooded terrain

fire in vehicle

fire at the scene

faulty brakes

leaking fuel

faulty steering mechanism on vehicle

animals and objects in vehicle path

crocodiles and snakes in some areas

windy or foggy sections of terrain

steep slopes

land slides

tree limbs

black ice

trailers

logs, rocks and other unexpected obstacles

weather conditions

slippery surfaces

unsafe or damaged equipment

spilt or leaking fuel or dangerous or hazardous goods or substances

unsafe manual-lifting procedures

4x4 vehicle may include:

manual and automatic four-wheel drive

all-wheel drive

Manufacturer specifications may include:

engine characteristics, including:

towing capacity of the vehicle

system’s warning functions

four-wheel drive operation

radius of turning circle

safety procedures

instructions relating to engine air intake

Risk-managementstrategies may include:

appropriate vehicle and trailer clearance

appropriate approach and departure angles

correct load management

controlled braking methods using:

electric brakes

no brakes

override brakes

adequate movement of the tow system

making adjustment for extra length and width of trailers, and their tendency to ‘cut in’ on corners and curves

making appropriate adjustment in braking distance to compensate for the combined extra weight of vehicle and trailer

driving vehicle to minimise trailer sway

engaging a lower gear when travelling downhill with a trailer to give greater vehicle control and reduce load on brakes

ensuring mirrors on both sides of towing vehicle are properly adjusted to give a clear view of vehicles approaching from the rear

Recovery devices may include:

winches

ropes

cables

slings

pullers

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify and follow occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to operating in a towing situation 
Identifytype of object to be towed and determine a suitable towing arrangement 
Identify equipment requirements and techniques to carry out the towing job 
Identify potential hazards that may be experienced at the towing site and during the towing operation 
Assess the towing activity for safety and security of persons, vehicles and property 
Check the 4x4 vehicle to ensure equipment is appropriate to conditions and operationally effective in line with manufacturer specifications 
Identify hazards and risk-management strategies associated with towing a trailer 
Safely couple and uncouple the trailer 
Secure load onto trailer 
Apply risk-management strategies while 4x4 vehicle is in operation and towing a trailer 
Demonstrate reversing a trailer uphill, around corners and in a straight line 
Use correct jack technique to change a trailer wheel 
Park and shut down 4x4 vehicle in line with manufacturer specifications and organisational requirements 
Secure vehicle, equipment or object to be towed using appropriate recovery devices 
Apply risk-management strategies to a 4x4 vehicle operating in a towing situation 
Park and shut down 4x4 vehicle in line with manufacturer specifications and organisational requirements 
Notify relevant personnel of trip completion 
Document activity in line with organisational procedures 
Apply maintenance procedures for allocated vehicle 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

FPIFGM3214 - Operate a four wheel drive in a towing situation
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Assessment Record Sheet

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