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

PUADEFVH002A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Extract disabled equipment using winching techniques in a field environment

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUADEFVH002A - Extract disabled equipment using winching techniques in a field environment
Description This unit covers the competency required to assess equipment and vehicles requiring recovery and to employ suitable winching techniques and procedures to extricate casualties utilising specialist recovery vehicles equipped with motorised winching equipment.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills. Pre-requisite Unit/sNil
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to the operation of winching equipment capable of extracting a range of vehicles and equipment. Winching may be necessary to extract vehicles and equipment which have become bogged or broken down and due to terrain or environmental factors, cannot be extracted by other means.Typically, winching operations are conducted by individuals acting independently or in charge of a small team, isolated from assistance or supervision.
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: Respond to call for assistance
  • Winching tasks are received and details are confirmed
  • Tasks are assessed to determine equipment requirements
  • Recovery vehicle is checked and prepared for task in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Recovery vehicle is deployed to casualty site in preparation to conduct task
       
Element: Assess winching task
  • Liaison is conducted with on site personnel
  • Equipment casualty is assessed to determine suitability for winching
  • Site is inspected, hazards andobstacles associated with winching are identified and measures are implemented to overcome obstacles
  • Winching equipment requirements to extricate casualty are determined to ensure recovery vehicle and equipment are suitable for task
  • Winching procedure is developed taking into account terrain conditions, requirements of casualty, site, recovery equipment and vehicle capabilities
  • Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements are determined and applied during winching operations
       
Element: Prepare for winching task
  • Equipment casualty is prepared for winching in accordance with winching procedure
  • Winching equipment is prepared in accordance with winching procedure
  • Briefing of on site personnel is conducted and tasks are allocated and supervised
       
Element: Extricate equipment casualty using winch
  • Winching process is closely controlled and conducted in accordance with winching procedure
  • Minor problems are dealt with as they arise
  • Assistance is sought from appropriate personnel when major problems outside scope of own capabilities occur
       
Element: Finalise winching operations
  • Equipment casualty is handed over to owner or recovered further in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Winching equipment is recovered and inspected for damage in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Unserviceable equipment is reported and suitable actions are taken in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Equipment is maintained in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and workplace procedures
  • Documentation is compiled and reports are made in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Worksite is refurbished in accordance with workplace procedures
       


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.

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

conduct winching operations on ground which is soft enough to simulate the conditions encountered when winching bogged vehicles

conduct a winching operation to extricate a light and a medium/heavy rigid vehicle

utilise motorised winches, winch ropes and associated fittings.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time using a variety of equipment casualties and situations which the candidate is likely to encounter within the workplace.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in areas of difficult terrain incorporating undulating ground.

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to:

recovery vehicles and winching equipment

actual or simulated equipment casualties

specific workplace operating procedures and publications.

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.

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

Required Skills

allocate appropriate materials and personnel to task

assess risks

brief and direct personnel

communicate effectively in the workplace

perform basic mathematical calculations

provide reports and appropriate documentation

solve problems relevant to task

Required Knowledge

basic vehicle mechanical principles

basic engineering principles including:

theory of levers and pulleys

material capabilities

characteristics and capabilities of recovery vehicles and equipment

maintenance requirements and procedures

organisational OH&S procedures relevant to winching operations

recovery methods and procedures

reporting requirements and procedures

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.

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 casualties may include

Construction equipment

Light vehicles

Medium or heavy rigid vehicles

Plant equipment

Hazards associated with winching may include

Environmental hazards

Equipment failure

Fatigue

Hazardous materials contained within equipment casualties

Manual handling of heavy and/or awkward loads

Obstacles to winching may include

Distance between casualty and winching point

Soil conditions

Terrain

Vegetation

Weather conditions

Winching equipment may include

Chains

Joining devices including:

hammerlocks

oblong links

shackles

swivels

Pulleys

Winches

Winch ropes and fittings

Winching procedure may include

Attachment method

Contingencies

Equipment layout

Mechanical advantage

Resources

Safety procedures

Sequence of events

Total pull required

Velocity ratio

OH&S requirements may include

Personal protective equipment

Safety distances

Safety equipment

Warning devices

Briefing of on site personnel may include

Communication procedures

Emergency procedures

Safety requirements

Winching procedures

Minor problems may include

Avoidable damage to equipment casualty during winching operations

Minor malfunctions and breakages within winching equipment

Major problems may include

Breakage of winch rope

Major malfunctions within winching equipment

Requirements for extricating equipment casualty exceeding capabilities of recovery vehicle

Rollover of equipment casualty

Serious injuries to on site personnel

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
Winching tasks are received and details are confirmed 
Tasks are assessed to determine equipment requirements 
Recovery vehicle is checked and prepared for task in accordance with workplace procedures 
Recovery vehicle is deployed to casualty site in preparation to conduct task 
Liaison is conducted with on site personnel 
Equipment casualty is assessed to determine suitability for winching 
Site is inspected, hazards andobstacles associated with winching are identified and measures are implemented to overcome obstacles 
Winching equipment requirements to extricate casualty are determined to ensure recovery vehicle and equipment are suitable for task 
Winching procedure is developed taking into account terrain conditions, requirements of casualty, site, recovery equipment and vehicle capabilities 
Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements are determined and applied during winching operations 
Equipment casualty is prepared for winching in accordance with winching procedure 
Winching equipment is prepared in accordance with winching procedure 
Briefing of on site personnel is conducted and tasks are allocated and supervised 
Winching process is closely controlled and conducted in accordance with winching procedure 
Minor problems are dealt with as they arise 
Assistance is sought from appropriate personnel when major problems outside scope of own capabilities occur 
Equipment casualty is handed over to owner or recovered further in accordance with workplace procedures 
Winching equipment is recovered and inspected for damage in accordance with workplace procedures 
Unserviceable equipment is reported and suitable actions are taken in accordance with workplace procedures 
Equipment is maintained in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and workplace procedures 
Documentation is compiled and reports are made in accordance with workplace procedures 
Worksite is refurbished in accordance with workplace procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

PUADEFVH002A - Extract disabled equipment using winching techniques in a field environment
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Assessment Record Sheet

PUADEFVH002A - Extract disabled equipment using winching techniques in a field environment

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