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

PUADEFVH001A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct recovery vehicle operations in a field environment

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUADEFVH001A - Conduct recovery vehicle operations in a field environment
Description This unit covers the competency required to undertake recovery of broken down vehicles and equipment, requiring the operation of specialist recovery vehicles and equipment.Recovery involves dispatching the recovery vehicle to an incident site, retrieving disabled equipment and moving to a place of repair. This unit does not cover the extraction of the disabled equipment by winching techniques, which is covered by PUADEFVH002A Extract disabled equipment using winching techniques in a field environment.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills. Pre-requisite Unit/sNil
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit includes the skills and knowledge to lead a small team to recover vehicles and equipment. Specialist recovery vehicles and equipment includes the operation of towing, lifting and winching equipment.Personnel must be capable of assessing recovery situations in remote environments and tasking personnel to complete operations in isolation from supervision or support.
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 for recovery tasks
  • Orders and instructions are received and confirmed
  • Recovery vehicle and equipment are checked and prepared for deployment in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Resources required for operational tasks are confirmed and organised
  • Recovery crew is briefed on task in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Identified problems/shortfalls are reported to appropriate personnel in accordance with workplace procedures so corrective action can occur prior to deployment
  • Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout operation in accordance with standard procedures
  • Environmentally sustainable work practices are identified, assessed and implemented where feasible
       
Element: Deploy on recovery tasks
  • Recovery vehicle is deployed to recovery site in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Liaison with disabled equipment stakeholders is conducted to ensure everyone is aware of recovery procedures
       
Element: Recover disabled equipment
  • Equipment casualty faults are diagnosed, where possible, to ensure recovery actions are the most efficient and cost effective
  • Recovery situation is assessed in accordance with workplace procedures to determine recovery method
  • Safety risks associated with recovery task are assessed and measures to ensure a safe working environment are implemented in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Briefing of on site personnel is conducted and tasks are allocated and supervised
  • Recovery tasks are completed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Minor problems are dealt with in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Major incidents outside scope of own capabilities are reported to appropriate personnel
       
Element: Transport disabled equipment
  • Disabled equipment is secured to recovery vehicle in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and workplace procedures
  • Stability and braking capability of recovery vehicle is tested to ensure it is safe to transport disabled equipment
  • Recovery vehicle is driven to maintenance facility
  • Unforseen incidents are managed as they occur
       
Element: Finalise recovery tasks
  • Equipment casualty is handed over to owner or recovered further in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Documentation, including reports and returns, are completed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Maintenance is supervised and conducted in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Faulty equipment is reported and actions are taken in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Recovery crew is debriefed as required
       


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:

take into account the characteristics of both the equipment casualty and recovery equipment when determining suitable recovery methods

perform a lift/tow recovery of a light and a medium/heavy rigid vehicle

perform a trailer recovery involving a medium/heavy rigid vehicle (or equivalent).

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated across a variety of situations within the workplace.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in a field environment.

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to:

recovery vehicle, associated equipment and crew

actual or simulated vehicle/equipment casualties

specific workplace operating procedures and publications.

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

allocate appropriate materials and personnel to tasks

communicate effectively in the workplace

direct, brief, coordinate and monitor personnel

interpret instructions and directions

operate specialist recovery vehicles and equipment

perform basic mathematical calculations

solve task specific problems

Required Knowledge

basic vehicle mechanical principles

basic engineering principles including:

material capabilities

theory of levers and pulleys

characteristics and capabilities of recovery vehicles and equipment

functions and responsibilities of team members

maintenance requirements and procedures

organisational OH&S procedures relevant to field recovery operations

recovery methods and procedures

reporting requirements and procedures

safety precautions associated with tasks

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.

Recovery vehicle and equipment may include

Hand tools

Lifting and recovery equipment

Material handling equipment

Personal protective equipment

Recovery vehicle variants and associated equipment

Workshop equipment

Workplace procedures may include

Australian Standards

Briefs

Duty statements

Legislative requirements

Manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions

OH&S regulations

Organisational policies and procedures

Procedure manuals

Relevant state/territory or federal legislation

Standard operating procedures

Written or verbal instructions

Equipment casualty faults may include

Damaged driveline

Electrical system faults

Engine/transmission faults

Fuel system faults

Assessment of the recovery situation may include

Available resources to conduct recovery

Capabilities of recovery vehicle and equipment

Environmental conditions

Faults within equipment casualty

Size and weight of equipment casualty

Safety risks associated with recovery tasks may include

Environmental conditions

Equipment failures including:

breakage of cables and chains

component failure

Exhaust fumes

Exposure to hazardous substances

Fatigue

Manual handling of equipment

Road hazards

Unpredictable reaction to applied force

Briefing of on site personnel may include

Communication procedures

Emergency procedures

Recovery method

Safety requirements

Recovery tasks may include

Lifting

Towing

Winching

Minor problems may include

Avoidable damage to equipment casualty during recovery operations

Minor malfunctions and breakages within recovery equipment

Unforeseen minor hazards

Major incidents may include

Major malfunctions and/or breakages within recovery vehicles or equipment

Requirements for recovering equipment casualty exceeding capabilities of recovery vehicle

Rollover or major damage to equipment casualty

Serious injuries to on site personnel

Unforseen incidents may include

Flat tyre

Loose load

Loss of load

Traffic accident

Vehicle breakdown

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
Orders and instructions are received and confirmed 
Recovery vehicle and equipment are checked and prepared for deployment in accordance with workplace procedures 
Resources required for operational tasks are confirmed and organised 
Recovery crew is briefed on task in accordance with workplace procedures 
Identified problems/shortfalls are reported to appropriate personnel in accordance with workplace procedures so corrective action can occur prior to deployment 
Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout operation in accordance with standard procedures 
Environmentally sustainable work practices are identified, assessed and implemented where feasible 
Recovery vehicle is deployed to recovery site in accordance with workplace procedures 
Liaison with disabled equipment stakeholders is conducted to ensure everyone is aware of recovery procedures 
Equipment casualty faults are diagnosed, where possible, to ensure recovery actions are the most efficient and cost effective 
Recovery situation is assessed in accordance with workplace procedures to determine recovery method 
Safety risks associated with recovery task are assessed and measures to ensure a safe working environment are implemented in accordance with workplace procedures 
Briefing of on site personnel is conducted and tasks are allocated and supervised 
Recovery tasks are completed in accordance with workplace procedures 
Minor problems are dealt with in accordance with workplace procedures 
Major incidents outside scope of own capabilities are reported to appropriate personnel 
Disabled equipment is secured to recovery vehicle in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and workplace procedures 
Stability and braking capability of recovery vehicle is tested to ensure it is safe to transport disabled equipment 
Recovery vehicle is driven to maintenance facility 
Unforseen incidents are managed as they occur 
Equipment casualty is handed over to owner or recovered further in accordance with workplace procedures 
Documentation, including reports and returns, are completed in accordance with workplace procedures 
Maintenance is supervised and conducted in accordance with workplace procedures 
Faulty equipment is reported and actions are taken in accordance with workplace procedures 
Recovery crew is debriefed as required 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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