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

PUADEFTP003B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate a vehicle over difficult terrain

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUADEFTP003B - Operate a vehicle over difficult terrain
Description This unit covers the competency required to prepare a vehicle and drive over difficult terrain, including cross-country and other off road situations.This involves the application of low-risk driving techniques, dealing with hazards, and the assessment of (where necessary) and the safe negotiation of obstacles, including water courses such as rivers and streams. The driver must be able to deal with contingencies related to an emergency that may occur in the hazardous situations that may be encountered in driving over difficult terrain under field conditions.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application The application of this unit in the workplace - the environments, complexities and situations involved - will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.This text will be useful for the purposes of job descriptions, recruitment advice or job analysis; where possible, it will not be too job specific to allow other industries to import it into other Training Packages, where feasible.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Prerequisite Unit/sTDTF1397B Coordinate breakdowns and emergencies
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 a vehicle for driving over difficult terrain
  • Serviceability check of a vehicle for driving over difficult terrain is conducted in accordance with standard procedures
  • Any vehicle faults are rectified and/or reported in accordance with standard procedures
  • Vehicle is configured for driving in difficult terrain in accordance with standard procedures
       
Element: Drive over difficult terrain
  • Reconnaissance of the terrain to be traversed is conducted by map and/or visual observation identifying potential hazards, including entry and exit routes, obstructions and bypasses
  • Task is planned, and potential hazards and contingency actions are discussed with a supervisor
  • Vehicle is reconfigured and the load is adjusted as necessary
  • Low-risk driving techniques are applied when driving over difficult terrain
  • Vehicle contingency actions are applied when required and in accordance with standard procedures to deal with accidents and emergencies that may occur when negotiating hazards
       
Element: Refurbish vehicle
  • Vehicle is inspected for damage after hazardous situations are negotiated and on completion of the task
  • Faults and damage are rectified and/or reported to the supervisor in accordance with standard procedures
  • Vehicle and load are cleaned and reconfigured as necessary for standard driving conditions
       


Evidence Required

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to prepare and drive a vehicle over difficult terrain in a range of environments by day and night, and deal with contingencies in hazardous situations.

Critical to this competency is the application of sound judgement by the driver. This must be displayed in the analysis of difficult terrain to determine whether it is trafficable, and if so, what are the implications for vehicle preparation, safety of passengers and load planning.

Assessment must also confirm the ability to:

conduct route reconnaissance and task planning

drive a vehicle over difficult terrain including:

crossing a defile

crossing soft terrain

crossing a water obstacle

negotiating thick scrub

deal with contingencies including:

engine stall on a steep grade

breakdown of a vehicle while crossing a water obstacle

recovery of a vehicle from an obstacle

recondition a vehicle after driving in difficult terrain.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over a time frame that allows for driving a vehicle over a variety of difficult terrain, encountering hazardous situations and applying contingency actions all under a range of field conditions.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed using a number of practical assessments of driving over difficult terrain including inclines and declines (to the rated capability of the vehicle), waterways, thick scrub, defiles, sand and soft bottoms. Individuals should be assessed in each of these environs and then collectively over a 'vehicle-run' in which a number of the types of difficult terrain, including watercourses, are encountered requiring a contingency response.

Assessment should focus on the reconnaissance and planning conducted by the driver. Verbal questioning of underpinning knowledge may complement practical assessment. While low risk driving skills and the negotiation of difficult terrain are central to this competency, just as important is the driver's use of judgement in carrying out contingency actions on encountering hazards. Judgement must also be assessed in such areas as to whether the obstacle is physically negotiable, and if so, what safety requirements are needed in terms of vehicle preparation, dismounting of personnel, unloading of cargo and securing of recovery lines.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to:

suitable training and assessment area with a variety of terrain (defiles, waterway, sand, inclines and declines to the rated limit of the vehicle, mud flats and thick scrub)

wheeled vehicles authorised for off-road driving

specialist equipment required for configuration of vehicle for driving in difficult terrain.

Guidance information for assessment

Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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

Required Skills

carry out contingency actions

recover a vehicle

first aid

evacuation of injured people

follow instructions/directives and report information

participate in team

encourage other team members

use a variety of verbal and non-verbal communication techniques including language style, active listening

read and implement written or verbal orders and procedures

read maps and use navigational aids

Required Knowledge

route and task planning

obstacles and hazards

vehicle capabilities

team work principles and strategies

techniques for supporting others

composition of teams and roles and responsibilities of team members

verbal and non-verbal communication techniques including language style, active listening

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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Vehicles may include

All wheeled road transport vehicles (in Defence this equates to B class general service vehicles authorised for off-road driving)

Difficult terrain may include

Steep inclines and declines

Waterways including rivers, streams and coastal flats

Soft and slippery surfaces including sand, mud, snow and icy surfaces

Dry defiles and uneven surfaces

Thick scrub

Any combination of the above

Field conditions may include

Work conducted under exposed conditions

A variety of road, terrain and vegetation conditions

A range of weather conditions

Serviceability check may include

Start up check of fuel, oil and water

Engine operation

Brakes and tyres

Instruments and electrical

Winches and jacks

Chains and towing ropes

Weight, security and distribution of the load

Visual inspection of the vehicle

Standard procedures refer to

Written and verbal orders and instructions given by a supervisor or other authority

Standing orders, routine orders, procedures manuals, doctrine pamphlets, job guides and other publications

Defence Road Transport Instructions, Driver's Handbook, vehicle user's handbook

Procedures prescribed for the vehicle by the relevant state/territory traffic authority and parent unit/formation

Configuring/reconfiguring the vehicle may include

Reducing tyre pressures

Engaging low range four wheel drive

Fitting chains

Adding specialist tools, accessories and equipment to the complete equipment schedule including items such as crowbars and shovels

Removing/fixing extraneous objects such as mirrors and antennae

Protecting the engine/bonnet with canvas or plastic coverings

Pre-rigging recovery and survival lines

Securing, re-distributing and/or removing load

Dismounting all unnecessary passengers

Reconnaissance may include

Map or visual check of the ground to be traversed

Physically walking the route or through particular hazards along the route

Identifying obstacles, obstructions, bypasses and alternate crossing places

Testing water depth and flow

Testing road/track surfaces

Task planning may include

Identifying the route to be traversed including any obstacles, bypasses and alternative routes

Identifying hazards

Vehicle recovery

Estimating vehicle speeds

Low-risk driving techniques may include

Applying rules for ascending and descending hills and steep inclines

Engine stall procedures

Engaging and disengaging low range and four wheel drive

Fitting protective coverings and load restraints

Applying procedures for the safe crossing of water obstacles including:

reconnaissance

selection of safe entry and exit points

use of guides

drying and testing of brakes

Recovery of vehicles

Towing and winching vehicles

Hazardous situations and contingencies actions may include

Dealing with a range of accident and emergency situations including:

stalled vehicle on a steep grade

loss of control while negotiating an obstacle

threatened roll over or actual roll over

breakdown in a hazard

injury to a passenger

loss or movement of load

negotiating the uncertainties of rivers, streams and waterways

break-up and collapse of surfaces

negotiating slippery surfaces and surfaces effected by water and ice

taking action on encountering engine stalls and breakdowns when traversing obstacles

reacting to vehicle damage caused by striking obstacles

First aid and evacuation of injured

Positioning of guides, passengers and dismounted personnel

Locating static recovery anchor points such as trees

Recovery of a vehicle

Requirement to winch or tow vehicles

Repairing tyre punctures

Repairing damage caused by mines, explosives or other enemy action

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
Serviceability check of a vehicle for driving over difficult terrain is conducted in accordance with standard procedures 
Any vehicle faults are rectified and/or reported in accordance with standard procedures 
Vehicle is configured for driving in difficult terrain in accordance with standard procedures 
Reconnaissance of the terrain to be traversed is conducted by map and/or visual observation identifying potential hazards, including entry and exit routes, obstructions and bypasses 
Task is planned, and potential hazards and contingency actions are discussed with a supervisor 
Vehicle is reconfigured and the load is adjusted as necessary 
Low-risk driving techniques are applied when driving over difficult terrain 
Vehicle contingency actions are applied when required and in accordance with standard procedures to deal with accidents and emergencies that may occur when negotiating hazards 
Vehicle is inspected for damage after hazardous situations are negotiated and on completion of the task 
Faults and damage are rectified and/or reported to the supervisor in accordance with standard procedures 
Vehicle and load are cleaned and reconfigured as necessary for standard driving conditions 

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