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

SFICOMP310C Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate off-road vehicles

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SFICOMP310C - Operate off-road vehicles
Description This unit of competency involves operating four-wheel drive vehicles with towed equipment, in off-road conditions in a safe and effective manner.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit. Therefore it will be necessary to check with the relevant state or territory regulators for current licensing, legislative or regulatory requirements before undertaking this unit.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
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 vehicle for operation
  • Vehicle is selected to meet operational requirements.
  • Preliminary check of the vehicle is completed to ensure it is serviceable.
  • Equipment and accessories are checked to ensure they are available and serviceable.
  • Start-up checks are completed according to jurisdictional procedures.
  • Trailer is attached and loads are arranged and securely tied down according to jurisdictional procedures and legislative requirements.
  • Vehicle route is determined taking into account vehicle limitations and safety of vehicle occupants, vehicle and any trailers/equipment attached to vehicle.
       
Element: Drive the vehicle
  • Vehicle is driven in a defensive manner taking into account vehicle limitations and the risk of damage to the environment, vehicle and any attached trailer/equipment, and the safety of vehicle occupants.
  • Four-wheel drive capability is utilised effectively in response to varying terrain conditions.
  • Appropriate measures are taken where environmental factors immobilise or impede progress of vehicle.
       
Element: Follow up vehicle usage
  • Vehicle usage logs are completed according to jurisdictional procedures and enterprise requirements.
  • Mechanical problems and service requirements are reported or acted upon according to jurisdictional procedures and enterprise requirements.
  • Vehicle is left in a clean and tidy manner and parked according to jurisdictional procedures and enterprise requirements.
       


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, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit

Assessment must confirm ability to:

operate four-wheel drive vehicles with a towed trailer in an off-road environment whilst demonstrating an awareness of personal safety and that of other users.

Assessment must confirm knowledge of:

four-wheel drive vehicle operating procedures.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment is to be conducted either on the job or in a simulated working environment. Competence should be demonstrated using a four-wheel drive vehicle towing a loaded trailer. All terrain vehicles should be included for fisheries compliance activities if used in the region.

Resources may include:

access to relevant vehicles and loaded trailer.

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested:

observation of practical demonstration

written or oral short-answer testing.

Guidance information for assessment

This unit may be assessed holistically with other units within a qualification.


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.

Required skills

towing and manoeuvring a loaded trailer with an off-road vehicle in a range of terrain types

using four-wheel drive functions.

Literacy skills used for:

filling out vehicle usage logs

reporting mechanical and service problems.

Numeracy skills used for:

filling out vehicle usage logs.

Required knowledge

limitations of the vehicle in a range of terrain types

operational components of off-road vehicle

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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Vehicle may include:

four-wheel drive and all terrain vehicle (ATV).

Equipment and accessories may include:

effective means of communication

drinking water

first aid kit.

Start-up checks may include:

coolant

equipment/locker security

fuel

instruments and gauges:

analog systems indicators (e.g. high-beam, turn signals and parking brakes)

audible warning devices

brake warning lights

electrical charging

oil pressure

speedometer

tachometer

temperature

warning lights

oil

pump

visual inspection of vehicle

water.

Appropriate measures may include:

assessing floor of creek or river crossing

assessing water depth and flow

extricate bogged vehicle

repair or replace flat or damaged tyres.

Environmental factors may include:

boggy or sandy ground

creek or river crossings

ice or snow

obstructions (e.g. fallen trees and power lines)

rugged terrain

tidal movements.

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
Vehicle is selected to meet operational requirements. 
Preliminary check of the vehicle is completed to ensure it is serviceable. 
Equipment and accessories are checked to ensure they are available and serviceable. 
Start-up checks are completed according to jurisdictional procedures. 
Trailer is attached and loads are arranged and securely tied down according to jurisdictional procedures and legislative requirements. 
Vehicle route is determined taking into account vehicle limitations and safety of vehicle occupants, vehicle and any trailers/equipment attached to vehicle. 
Vehicle is driven in a defensive manner taking into account vehicle limitations and the risk of damage to the environment, vehicle and any attached trailer/equipment, and the safety of vehicle occupants. 
Four-wheel drive capability is utilised effectively in response to varying terrain conditions. 
Appropriate measures are taken where environmental factors immobilise or impede progress of vehicle. 
Vehicle usage logs are completed according to jurisdictional procedures and enterprise requirements. 
Mechanical problems and service requirements are reported or acted upon according to jurisdictional procedures and enterprise requirements. 
Vehicle is left in a clean and tidy manner and parked according to jurisdictional procedures and enterprise requirements. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

SFICOMP310C - Operate off-road vehicles
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Assessment Record Sheet

SFICOMP310C - Operate off-road vehicles

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Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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