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

PUASES015A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate over-snow vehicle

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUASES015A - Operate over-snow vehicle
Description This unit covers the competency 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.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to the safe operation of an over-snow vehicle for use for transportation of personnel and/or resources/stores in snow covered environments/terrain.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 workplace emergency response operators.
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: Undertake personal safety preparation
  • Personal protective clothing and equipment is selected and checked according to organisational procedures, to ensure it is operational prior to departure
  • Personal protective clothing and equipment appropriate to dealing with the hazard is selected, worn/fitted and used in accordance with organisational policies and procedures and manufacturers' guidelines
  • Water and food requirements are identified and stowed on the vehicle
  • En-route rest and shelter areas are identified
  • Survival technique/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 operational standards
  • Engine is started in accordance with manufacturer's specifications
  • Instruments and gauges are checked to ensure all are operational
  • Pre-use checks of over-snow trailer are completed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and organisational policies and procedures
       
Element: Operate over-snow vehicle
  • Over-snow vehicle is prepared for and safely operated in, terrain suitable to the vehicle
  • Passengers are briefed on safety and objective of the trip
  • Vehicle movement is controlled in response to external conditions to ensure personal safety
  • Vehicle is operated in accordance with relevant regulations and organisational policies and procedures
  • Low risk manoeuvring techniques are used to minimise the likelihood of injury, damage to equipment or property and in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  • Recovery of vehicletechniques are used that minimise the likelihood of injury to personnel and equipment, in accordance with agency policies and procedures
       
Element: Navigate to destination and monitor terrain
  • Most efficient route of travel is taken by monitoring factors likely to cause delays or route deviations
  • Potential access restrictions which may limit thoroughfare are identified and arrangements are made to gain access, in accordance with organisational policies, practices and regulatory requirements
  • Environmental conditions are consistently monitored and acted upon to enable safe operation and to ensure no injury to personnel or damage to property and equipment
       
Element: Clean, maintain and stow vehicle
  • Vehicle and equipment are cleaned, maintained, assembled and stowed according to organisational procedures/manufacturers' requirements
  • Vehicle and equipment records are updated in accordance with organisational procedures
  • Faulty equipment is identified, recorded and reported for repair according to organisational policies and 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.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

drive and ride an over-snow vehicle

maintain personal safety

be aware of safety and terrain conditions

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated in a simulated operational situation under varying conditions.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in a simulated operational situation under varying conditions.

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to:

relevant environment

relevant over-snow vehicle

Method of assessment

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industry-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions.

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

communicate effectively with passengers,specifically in relation to situational awareness, safety and operational requirements

implement low risk techniques

monitor and anticipate terrain hazards

Required Knowledge

ancillary equipment

automotive systems

environmental legislation

equipment and accessories

local area

organisational policies and procedures (such as relevant legislation; operational, corporate and strategic plans; operational performance standards; operational policies and procedures; organisational personnel and occupational health and safety practices and guidelines; organisational quality standards; organisation's approach to environmental management and sustainability)

over-snow vehicle requirements and regulations

vehicle inspection procedures

vehicle operating 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.

Personal protective clothing and equipment may include:

flares

food and water

full/open face helmet

goggles

hearing protectors

personal locator beacon/EPIRB

radios

tent

thermal under clothing

water proof gloves

water proof boots

water proof shell

Organisational procedures may include:

Australian Standards

equipment manufacturer's specifications and procedures

industry practices

maintenance schedules

occupational health and safety requirements

regulatory requirements

Rest and shelter areas may include:

camping areas

geographical formations

huts and structures

Survival techniques/strategies may be applied in:

blizzard

extreme cold

lose of bearing

mechanical breakdown

white out

Start-up checks may include:

coolant

equipment stowage

fuel

oil

physical check or scan of gauges

visual inspection of vehicle

Operational standards may include:

Australian Standards

industry standards

international standards

manufacturer's procedures

state/territory standards

Manufacturer's specifications may include:

engagement procedures

engine characteristics

fuel capacity for range

gross vehicle mass

gross vehicle weight

horsepower rating

radius of turning circle

safety procedures

systems warning functions

vehicle clearances

Instruments and gauges may include:

brake warning lights

electrical charging

heated hand grips

oil pressure

tachometer

speedometer

systems indicators (high beam, turn signals and parking brakes)

temperature

warning lights

Over-snow vehicles include:

purpose built vehicles for snow

Movement is controlled by:

acceleration and deceleration

passengers

riding positions

steering control

weight distribution

Relevant regulations may include:

environmental regulations

environmental protection regulations

organisational policies and procedures

possession of appropriate licence/endorsement

traffic regulations

Recovery of vehicle techniques may include:

creeks

drainage ditches

gullies

mechanical breakdown

soft snow

water

water courses

Potential access restrictions may include:

agency and regulatory requirements

cultural heritage sites

environmental areas

european heritage sites

hazardous areas

military areas

other areas requiring permission and/or authorisation to enter

seasonal factors

wilderness areas

Environmental conditions may include:

effect of weather

hard surfaces

ice

marginal snow

rocks

snow

snow bridges

water/melting ice

Recording and reporting procedures may include:

card systems

computer databases

maintenance schedules

organisational procedures

record sheets or books

verbal

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 according to organisational procedures, to ensure it is operational prior to departure 
Personal protective clothing and equipment appropriate to dealing with the hazard is selected, worn/fitted and used in accordance with organisational policies and procedures and manufacturers' guidelines 
Water and food requirements are identified and stowed on the vehicle 
En-route rest and shelter areas are identified 
Survival technique/strategies are implemented in accordance with organisational policies and guidelines 
Start-up checks are completed in accordance with operational standards 
Engine is started in accordance with manufacturer's specifications 
Instruments and gauges are checked to ensure all are operational 
Pre-use checks of over-snow trailer are completed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and organisational policies and procedures 
Over-snow vehicle is prepared for and safely operated in, terrain suitable to the vehicle 
Passengers are briefed on safety and objective of the trip 
Vehicle movement is controlled in response to external conditions to ensure personal safety 
Vehicle is operated in accordance with relevant regulations and organisational policies and procedures 
Low risk manoeuvring techniques are used to minimise the likelihood of injury, damage to equipment or property and in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 
Recovery of vehicletechniques are used that minimise the likelihood of injury to personnel and equipment, in accordance with agency policies and procedures 
Most efficient route of travel is taken by monitoring factors likely to cause delays or route deviations 
Potential access restrictions which may limit thoroughfare are identified and arrangements are made to gain access, in accordance with organisational policies, practices and regulatory requirements 
Environmental conditions are consistently monitored and acted upon to enable safe operation and to ensure no injury to personnel or damage to property and equipment 
Vehicle and equipment are cleaned, maintained, assembled and stowed according to organisational procedures/manufacturers' requirements 
Vehicle and equipment records are updated in accordance with organisational procedures 
Faulty equipment is identified, recorded and reported for repair according to organisational policies and procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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