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

TLIC2025 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate four wheel drive vehicle

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency TLIC2025 - Operate four wheel drive vehicle
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate a four wheel drive vehicle safely in a range of conditions in accordance with the relevant state/territory legislated roads and traffic licence requirements.It includes driving a four wheel drive vehicle on roads, traversing gradients, ascending and descending steep gradients, and operating in rugged terrain. It also includes using vehicle equipment/controls and completing pre- and post-operational checks.Recognised driver’s licence or provisional car licence must be held prior to commencing this unit of competency. Driving involves the application of four wheel drive vehicle operating principles and procedures to maintain the safety and operation of a four wheel drive vehicle across a variety of on-road and off-road contexts.Driving is performed with limited supervision, and with duty of care responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes.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.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations, where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions in a four wheel drive vehicle typical of that used in industry.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

relevant materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry.

A simulator/online assessment is not suitable for the final assessment of this unit of competency.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field C – Vehicle Operation
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: Operate four wheel drive vehicles on roads
  • Pre-start checks of vehicle and equipment are carried out in accordance with manufacturer specifications and roadworthy requirements
  • Job hazards are identified and required action is taken to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards
  • Tyres are checked for pressure suitable for terrain and/or changed in accordance with manufacturer and workplace procedures
  • Vehicle fuel, water and any ancillary equipment are checked before starting vehicle journey in accordance with manufacturer and workplace procedures
  • Loads are secured in accordance with workplace and legislative requirements
  • Vehicle is driven on-road and off-road in accordance with legislative and workplace requirements, at appropriate operating speeds for road or track conditions and hazards
  • Vehicle equipment/controls are set and operated in accordance with manufacturer instructions for operation in surrounding terrain
  • Road conditions are constantly monitored, negotiated and appropriate operations and control techniques are used to ensure safe vehicle operation and no injury to people or damage to vehicle, tracks or loads is sustained
  • Vehicle is parked and shut down in accordance with workplace and manufacturer requirements
       
Element: Operate vehicle on, or across a gradient
  • Intended vehicle path is inspected prior to negotiating gradient
  • Loads are secured in accordance with workplace and legislative requirements
  • Appropriate gear and/or range are selected and engine revolutions are maintained to ensure constant traction
  • Vehicle is driven on-road and off-road in accordance with legislative and workplace requirements at appropriate speeds for conditions and gradient hazards
  • Vehicle equipment/controls are set and operated in accordance with manufacturer instructions for operation in, on or across a gradient
  • Gradient conditions are constantly monitored, and appropriate operations and control techniques are used to ensure safe vehicle operation and no injury to people or damage to vehicle, tracks or loads is sustained
       
Element: Operate vehicle ascending a steep gradient
  • Intended vehicle path is inspected prior to negotiating ascent
  • Appropriate gear and/or range are selected to ascend grade, and engine revolutions are maintained to ensure constant traction
  • Vehicle equipment/controls are set and operated in accordance with manufacturer instructions for operation while ascending a steep gradient
  • Stall recovery techniques are applied in accordance with manufacturer and workplace procedures
  • Ascent conditions are constantly monitored, and appropriate operations and control techniques are used to ensure safe vehicle operation and no injury to people or damage to vehicle, tracks or loads is sustained
       
Element: Operate vehicle descending a steep gradient
  • Intended vehicle path is inspected prior to negotiating gradient
  • Appropriate gear and/or range are selected to descend grade, and engine revolutions are maintained to ensure constant traction
  • Vehicle equipment/controls are set and operated in accordance with manufacturer instructions for operation while descending a steep gradient
  • Stall recovery techniques are applied in accordance with manufacturer and workplace procedures
  • Descent conditions are constantly monitored, and appropriate operations and control techniques are used to ensure safe vehicle operation and no injury to people or damage to vehicle, tracks or loads is sustained
       
Element: Operate vehicle in rugged terrain
  • Intended vehicle path is inspected prior to negotiating rugged terrain
  • Appropriate gear and/or range are selected to negotiate rugged terrain and engine revolutions are maintained to ensure constant traction
  • Vehicle equipment/controls are set and operated in accordance with manufacturer instructions for operation in surrounding terrain
  • Vehicle chains are fitted in accordance with manufacturer instructions and environmental conditions, as required
  • Vehicle load is inspected, positioned and secured to maximise traction for four wheel driving
  • Rugged conditions are constantly monitored, and appropriate operations and control techniques are used to ensure safe vehicle operation and no injury to people or damage to vehicle, tracks or loads is sustained
       
Element: Complete operations
  • Vehicle is parked and shut down in accordance with workplace and manufacturer requirements
  • Faults or malfunctions are corrected and/or reported in accordance with manufacturer and workplace requirements
  • Vehicle and equipment are cleaned and stored after use in accordance with workplace requirements
  • Documentation and journey reports are completed 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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Operate four wheel drive vehicles on roads

1.1

Pre-start checks of vehicle and equipment are carried out in accordance with manufacturer specifications and roadworthy requirements

1.2

Job hazards are identified and required action is taken to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

1.3

Tyres are checked for pressure suitable for terrain and/or changed in accordance with manufacturer and workplace procedures

1.4

Vehicle fuel, water and any ancillary equipment are checked before starting vehicle journey in accordance with manufacturer and workplace procedures

1.5

Loads are secured in accordance with workplace and legislative requirements

1.6

Vehicle is driven on-road and off-road in accordance with legislative and workplace requirements, at appropriate operating speeds for road or track conditions and hazards

1.7

Vehicle equipment/controls are set and operated in accordance with manufacturer instructions for operation in surrounding terrain

1.8

Road conditions are constantly monitored, negotiated and appropriate operations and control techniques are used to ensure safe vehicle operation and no injury to people or damage to vehicle, tracks or loads is sustained

1.9

Vehicle is parked and shut down in accordance with workplace and manufacturer requirements

2

Operate vehicle on, or across a gradient

2.1

Intended vehicle path is inspected prior to negotiating gradient

2.2

Loads are secured in accordance with workplace and legislative requirements

2.3

Appropriate gear and/or range are selected and engine revolutions are maintained to ensure constant traction

2.4

Vehicle is driven on-road and off-road in accordance with legislative and workplace requirements at appropriate speeds for conditions and gradient hazards

2.5

Vehicle equipment/controls are set and operated in accordance with manufacturer instructions for operation in, on or across a gradient

2.6

Gradient conditions are constantly monitored, and appropriate operations and control techniques are used to ensure safe vehicle operation and no injury to people or damage to vehicle, tracks or loads is sustained

3

Operate vehicle ascending a steep gradient

3.1

Intended vehicle path is inspected prior to negotiating ascent

3.2

Appropriate gear and/or range are selected to ascend grade, and engine revolutions are maintained to ensure constant traction

3.3

Vehicle equipment/controls are set and operated in accordance with manufacturer instructions for operation while ascending a steep gradient

3.4

Stall recovery techniques are applied in accordance with manufacturer and workplace procedures

3.5

Ascent conditions are constantly monitored, and appropriate operations and control techniques are used to ensure safe vehicle operation and no injury to people or damage to vehicle, tracks or loads is sustained

4

Operate vehicle descending a steep gradient

4.1

Intended vehicle path is inspected prior to negotiating gradient

4.2

Appropriate gear and/or range are selected to descend grade, and engine revolutions are maintained to ensure constant traction

4.3

Vehicle equipment/controls are set and operated in accordance with manufacturer instructions for operation while descending a steep gradient

4.4

Stall recovery techniques are applied in accordance with manufacturer and workplace procedures

4.5

Descent conditions are constantly monitored, and appropriate operations and control techniques are used to ensure safe vehicle operation and no injury to people or damage to vehicle, tracks or loads is sustained

5

Operate vehicle in rugged terrain

5.1

Intended vehicle path is inspected prior to negotiating rugged terrain

5.2

Appropriate gear and/or range are selected to negotiate rugged terrain and engine revolutions are maintained to ensure constant traction

5.3

Vehicle equipment/controls are set and operated in accordance with manufacturer instructions for operation in surrounding terrain

5.4

Vehicle chains are fitted in accordance with manufacturer instructions and environmental conditions, as required

5.5

Vehicle load is inspected, positioned and secured to maximise traction for four wheel driving

5.6

Rugged conditions are constantly monitored, and appropriate operations and control techniques are used to ensure safe vehicle operation and no injury to people or damage to vehicle, tracks or loads is sustained

6

Complete operations

6.1

Vehicle is parked and shut down in accordance with workplace and manufacturer requirements

6.2

Faults or malfunctions are corrected and/or reported in accordance with manufacturer and workplace requirements

6.3

Vehicle and equipment are cleaned and stored after use in accordance with workplace requirements

6.4

Documentation and journey reports are completed in accordance with workplace procedures

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures

cleaning and storing vehicles and equipment

communicating effectively with others

completing relevant documentation

conducting pre-start checks

demonstrating low-risk driving behaviours

identifying and correcting minor operational faults

identifying job hazards and taking required action

implementing contingency plans

interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work

modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

reporting and/or rectifying identified problems, faults or malfunctions promptly, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures, information and signs

using and adjusting vehicle equipment/controls as required:

brakes

electronic traction control

freewheeling hubs

gears/range

heating and cooling systems

jacks

tyres

working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

documentation and record keeping requirements

effect of hard surface driving (such as transmission wind up) on a 4x4 system

effect of loads while negotiating a gradient

effect on centre of gravity of changing fluid loads

efficient driving techniques and safe driving strategies

environmental impact of 4x4 driving

hazards and risks associated with traversing cross gradients

hazards that may exist when operating a four wheel drive vehicle in on-road and off-road situations, and action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

low risk driving behaviours:

creating and maintaining crash avoidance space

protecting crash avoidance space

road rules and directions

space and time management

pre- and post-operational checks and related action

problems that may occur when operating a four wheel drive vehicle, and action that can be taken to report or resolve the problems

relevant land management procedures and regulations

relevant state/territory road traffic authority road rules, regulations, permit and licence requirements

relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental procedures and regulations

vehicle equipment/controls, instruments and indicators, and their use

vehicle handling procedures and techniques for a range of road and track conditions

workplace procedures for operating a four wheel drive vehicle in both on-road and off-road situations.

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:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Operate four wheel drive vehicles on roads

1.1

Pre-start checks of vehicle and equipment are carried out in accordance with manufacturer specifications and roadworthy requirements

1.2

Job hazards are identified and required action is taken to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

1.3

Tyres are checked for pressure suitable for terrain and/or changed in accordance with manufacturer and workplace procedures

1.4

Vehicle fuel, water and any ancillary equipment are checked before starting vehicle journey in accordance with manufacturer and workplace procedures

1.5

Loads are secured in accordance with workplace and legislative requirements

1.6

Vehicle is driven on-road and off-road in accordance with legislative and workplace requirements, at appropriate operating speeds for road or track conditions and hazards

1.7

Vehicle equipment/controls are set and operated in accordance with manufacturer instructions for operation in surrounding terrain

1.8

Road conditions are constantly monitored, negotiated and appropriate operations and control techniques are used to ensure safe vehicle operation and no injury to people or damage to vehicle, tracks or loads is sustained

1.9

Vehicle is parked and shut down in accordance with workplace and manufacturer requirements

2

Operate vehicle on, or across a gradient

2.1

Intended vehicle path is inspected prior to negotiating gradient

2.2

Loads are secured in accordance with workplace and legislative requirements

2.3

Appropriate gear and/or range are selected and engine revolutions are maintained to ensure constant traction

2.4

Vehicle is driven on-road and off-road in accordance with legislative and workplace requirements at appropriate speeds for conditions and gradient hazards

2.5

Vehicle equipment/controls are set and operated in accordance with manufacturer instructions for operation in, on or across a gradient

2.6

Gradient conditions are constantly monitored, and appropriate operations and control techniques are used to ensure safe vehicle operation and no injury to people or damage to vehicle, tracks or loads is sustained

3

Operate vehicle ascending a steep gradient

3.1

Intended vehicle path is inspected prior to negotiating ascent

3.2

Appropriate gear and/or range are selected to ascend grade, and engine revolutions are maintained to ensure constant traction

3.3

Vehicle equipment/controls are set and operated in accordance with manufacturer instructions for operation while ascending a steep gradient

3.4

Stall recovery techniques are applied in accordance with manufacturer and workplace procedures

3.5

Ascent conditions are constantly monitored, and appropriate operations and control techniques are used to ensure safe vehicle operation and no injury to people or damage to vehicle, tracks or loads is sustained

4

Operate vehicle descending a steep gradient

4.1

Intended vehicle path is inspected prior to negotiating gradient

4.2

Appropriate gear and/or range are selected to descend grade, and engine revolutions are maintained to ensure constant traction

4.3

Vehicle equipment/controls are set and operated in accordance with manufacturer instructions for operation while descending a steep gradient

4.4

Stall recovery techniques are applied in accordance with manufacturer and workplace procedures

4.5

Descent conditions are constantly monitored, and appropriate operations and control techniques are used to ensure safe vehicle operation and no injury to people or damage to vehicle, tracks or loads is sustained

5

Operate vehicle in rugged terrain

5.1

Intended vehicle path is inspected prior to negotiating rugged terrain

5.2

Appropriate gear and/or range are selected to negotiate rugged terrain and engine revolutions are maintained to ensure constant traction

5.3

Vehicle equipment/controls are set and operated in accordance with manufacturer instructions for operation in surrounding terrain

5.4

Vehicle chains are fitted in accordance with manufacturer instructions and environmental conditions, as required

5.5

Vehicle load is inspected, positioned and secured to maximise traction for four wheel driving

5.6

Rugged conditions are constantly monitored, and appropriate operations and control techniques are used to ensure safe vehicle operation and no injury to people or damage to vehicle, tracks or loads is sustained

6

Complete operations

6.1

Vehicle is parked and shut down in accordance with workplace and manufacturer requirements

6.2

Faults or malfunctions are corrected and/or reported in accordance with manufacturer and workplace requirements

6.3

Vehicle and equipment are cleaned and stored after use in accordance with workplace requirements

6.4

Documentation and journey reports are completed in accordance with workplace procedures

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

Non-essential conditions can 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
Pre-start checks of vehicle and equipment are carried out in accordance with manufacturer specifications and roadworthy requirements 
Job hazards are identified and required action is taken to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards 
Tyres are checked for pressure suitable for terrain and/or changed in accordance with manufacturer and workplace procedures 
Vehicle fuel, water and any ancillary equipment are checked before starting vehicle journey in accordance with manufacturer and workplace procedures 
Loads are secured in accordance with workplace and legislative requirements 
Vehicle is driven on-road and off-road in accordance with legislative and workplace requirements, at appropriate operating speeds for road or track conditions and hazards 
Vehicle equipment/controls are set and operated in accordance with manufacturer instructions for operation in surrounding terrain 
Road conditions are constantly monitored, negotiated and appropriate operations and control techniques are used to ensure safe vehicle operation and no injury to people or damage to vehicle, tracks or loads is sustained 
Vehicle is parked and shut down in accordance with workplace and manufacturer requirements 
Intended vehicle path is inspected prior to negotiating gradient 
Loads are secured in accordance with workplace and legislative requirements 
Appropriate gear and/or range are selected and engine revolutions are maintained to ensure constant traction 
Vehicle is driven on-road and off-road in accordance with legislative and workplace requirements at appropriate speeds for conditions and gradient hazards 
Vehicle equipment/controls are set and operated in accordance with manufacturer instructions for operation in, on or across a gradient 
Gradient conditions are constantly monitored, and appropriate operations and control techniques are used to ensure safe vehicle operation and no injury to people or damage to vehicle, tracks or loads is sustained 
Intended vehicle path is inspected prior to negotiating ascent 
Appropriate gear and/or range are selected to ascend grade, and engine revolutions are maintained to ensure constant traction 
Vehicle equipment/controls are set and operated in accordance with manufacturer instructions for operation while ascending a steep gradient 
Stall recovery techniques are applied in accordance with manufacturer and workplace procedures 
Ascent conditions are constantly monitored, and appropriate operations and control techniques are used to ensure safe vehicle operation and no injury to people or damage to vehicle, tracks or loads is sustained 
Intended vehicle path is inspected prior to negotiating gradient 
Appropriate gear and/or range are selected to descend grade, and engine revolutions are maintained to ensure constant traction 
Vehicle equipment/controls are set and operated in accordance with manufacturer instructions for operation while descending a steep gradient 
Stall recovery techniques are applied in accordance with manufacturer and workplace procedures 
Descent conditions are constantly monitored, and appropriate operations and control techniques are used to ensure safe vehicle operation and no injury to people or damage to vehicle, tracks or loads is sustained 
Intended vehicle path is inspected prior to negotiating rugged terrain 
Appropriate gear and/or range are selected to negotiate rugged terrain and engine revolutions are maintained to ensure constant traction 
Vehicle equipment/controls are set and operated in accordance with manufacturer instructions for operation in surrounding terrain 
Vehicle chains are fitted in accordance with manufacturer instructions and environmental conditions, as required 
Vehicle load is inspected, positioned and secured to maximise traction for four wheel driving 
Rugged conditions are constantly monitored, and appropriate operations and control techniques are used to ensure safe vehicle operation and no injury to people or damage to vehicle, tracks or loads is sustained 
Vehicle is parked and shut down in accordance with workplace and manufacturer requirements 
Faults or malfunctions are corrected and/or reported in accordance with manufacturer and workplace requirements 
Vehicle and equipment are cleaned and stored after use in accordance with workplace requirements 
Documentation and journey reports are completed in accordance with workplace procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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