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

PUASES015 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate over-snow vehicle

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUASES015 - Operate over-snow vehicle
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to operate an over-snow vehicle safely including the systematic, safe and efficient control of all vehicle functions and the effective management of hazardous conditions.The unit is applicable for the safe operation of an over-snow vehicles for transportation of personnel, resources and stores in snow covered environments and terrains. A current, valid driver's license is required to undertake this unit of competency.Roles to which this unit may apply could include emergency services personnel, wildlife and park rangers, tourism operators and facility emergency response operators. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field SES Sector
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: Undertake personal safety preparation
  • Personal protective clothing and equipment is selected and checked, in accordance with organisational procedures, to ensure it is operational prior to departure
       
Element: Personal protective clothing and equipment appropriate to dealing with the hazard is selected, worn and/or fitted and used, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures and manufacturers' guidelines
       
Element: Water and food requirements are identified and stowed on the vehicle
       
Element: En route rest and shelter areas are identified
       
Element: Survival techniques and/or strategies are implemented, in accordance with organisational policies and guidelines
       
Element: Prepare over-snow vehicle for operation
  • Start up checks are completed, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Engine is started, in accordance with manufacturers' specifications
       
Element: Instruments and gauges are checked to ensure all are operational
       
Element: Pre-use checks of over-snow trailer are completed, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures and manufacturers' specifications
       
Element: Operate over-snow vehicle
  • Over-snow vehicle is prepared for and safely operated in terrain suitable to the vehicle
       
Element: Passengers are briefed on safety and objectives of the trip
       
Element: Vehicle movement is controlled in response to external conditions to ensure personal safety
       
Element: Vehicle is operated, in accordance with organisational policies, procedures and regulations
       
Element: Low risk manoeuvring techniques are used to minimise the likelihood of injury and damage to equipment or property, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
       
Element: Recovery of vehicle techniques are used to minimise the likelihood of injury to personnel and equipment, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
       
Element: Navigate to destination and monitor terrain
  • Most efficient route for travel is taken by monitoring factors likely to cause delays or route deviations
       
Element: Potential access restrictions which may limit thoroughfare are identified and arrangements are made to gain access, in accordance with organisational policies, procedures and regulatory requirements
       
Element: Environmental conditions are consistently monitored and acted upon to enable safe operation and to ensure no injury to personnel or damage to property or equipment
       
Element: Clean, maintain and stow vehicle
  • Vehicle and equipment are cleaned, maintained, assembled and stowed, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers' guidelines
       
Element: Vehicle and equipment records are updated, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Faulty equipment is identified, recorded and reported for repair, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
       

Submission Requirements

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

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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.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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
Personal protective clothing and equipment is selected and checked, in accordance with organisational procedures, to ensure it is operational prior to departure 
 
 
 
 
Start up checks are completed, in accordance with organisational procedures 
 
 
 
Over-snow vehicle is prepared for and safely operated in terrain suitable to the vehicle 
 
 
 
 
 
Most efficient route for travel is taken by monitoring factors likely to cause delays or route deviations 
 
 
Vehicle and equipment are cleaned, maintained, assembled and stowed, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers' guidelines 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

PUASES015 - Operate over-snow vehicle
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Assessment Record Sheet

PUASES015 - Operate over-snow vehicle

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