This unit relates to operating of side by side utility vehicles which are used for general transport, carrying loads, towing small trailers and mustering stock.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare side by side utility vehicle for use

1.1. Appropriate personnel protective equipment is used and maintained according to enterprise requirements.

1.2. Conduct routine pre-operational checks.

1.3. Replace and/or report damaged or worn components.

1.4. Identify and report potential Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards.

1.5. Secure loads and ensure weight does not exceed limits.

1.6. Attach equipment and loads that do not exceed the weight limitations or change the dynamic stability of the vehicle.

1.7. Appropriate licenses for operation of vehicles are obtained where required.

2. Operate side by side utility vehicle

2.1. Operate machinery and equipment in a safe, efficient and controlled manner.

2.2. Operate side by side utility vehicles in accordance with task requirements, conditions and manufacturers operating guidelines.

2.3. Assess and minimise potential risks to self, others and the environment.

2.4. Ensure that the vehicles seat belts and other safety features are functional and used.

2.5. Environmental implications associated with side by side utility vehicle operation are recognized and positive enterprise environmental procedures applied where relevant.

3. Complete work

3.1. Follow shut down procedures.

3.2. Complete operational records.

3.3. Carry out routine operator servicing.

3.4. Identify and report malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage.

Required skills

conduct pre-operational checks

operate machinery in a safe, efficient and controlled manner

perform operator maintenance tasks

attach and uncouple associated equipment

recognise caution or hazard signs and symbols

interpret tasks or information from labels, manuals or written instructions

record information accurately or verbally report information

use literacy skills to follow sequenced written instructions and record information accurately and legibly

use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation including questioning, active listening, asking for clarification and seeking advice from supervisor

use numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record routine workplace measures

use interpersonal skills to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Required knowledge

equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

safe riding techniques including hilly terrain and crossing waterways

transporting the side by side utility vehicles

manufacturer's specifications and/or workplace requirements for pre-start checks, machinery operation techniques, load carrying operator level servicing and shutdown emergency procedures

basic diagnostic techniques

components and controls, features and functions.

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 and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

In order to confer competency, evidence must prove that the candidate is able to:

conduct pre and post operational checks;

operate side by side utility vehicles in a safe, efficient and controlled manner;

perform minor maintenance and fault finding; and

give due respect to:

performance criteria;

application of knowledge and skills;

human exposure to health and safety hazards;

environmental impacts; and

animal welfare.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.

The variables for this unit may include:

side by side utility vehicles used in agricultural, horticultural or conservation land management contexts.

Unit sector

Machinery operation and maintenance

This unit contains employability skills.