Application
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to use recovery equipment and advanced skills to recover four-wheel drive (4x4) vehicles in difficult terrain conditions.
The unit applies to those who recover 4x4 vehicles in a variety of work settings.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions. |
1. Plan 4x4 recovery | 1.1 Survey site to identify hazards, assess risks and select suitable strategy. 1.2 Select personal protective equipment appropriate to type of recovery operation. 1.3 Inform appropriate personnel of location. 1.4 Determine potential environmental impact of recovery. |
2. Apply safe recovery method | 2.1 Establish and maintain communications with appropriate personnel during recovery operations. 2.2 Determine recovery method based on the terrain conditions and circumstances. 2.3 Consider operating variables, define danger zone and apply strategies to reduce risk and environmental impact during recovery. 2.4 Determine the recovery equipment required and its availability. 2.5 Set up an exclusion zone. 2.6 Repair environmental damage where possible. |
3. Use vehicle recovery equipment safely | 3.1 Identify hazards and position recovery equipment safely. 3.2 Use safe operating procedures while using recovery equipment. 3.3 Use rated recovery equipment within limitations and capabilities. |
4. Maintain vehicle recovery equipment | 4.1 Carry out maintenance on recovery equipment. 4.2 Document equipment maintenance according to organisational procedures. |
Evidence of Performance
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit.
safely and effectively recover a four wheel drive from varied situations
use a winch and a snatch block (2:1) in difficult terrain, using ground anchor points for both hard ground and soft sand
use one or more types of recovery equipment in a safe and efficient manner including devices and techniques for:
lifting
winching/towing
traction
support
protection
demonstrate one or more pulling techniques including:
complex and multi-line
straight pull
double pull
starting vehicle
taking towed object to a location
using a winch
communicate effectively and follow safe work practices
use and maintain relevant tools, machinery and equipment.
Evidence of Knowledge
A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
organisational policies and procedures, codes of practice and established safe practices for recovering a 4x4 vehicle
techniques for using jacks and other recovery equipment
factors affecting choice of recovery equipment and mode of recovery
issues to consider when defining danger zones
effect of suction on vehicles to identify mass weight needed for cable and winch capacity
hazards and safety issues associated with the use of jacks and recovery equipment
environmental impacts of 4x4 operation
established communication protocols
typical tools and equipment, and procedures for their safe use and maintenance
procedures for reporting and recording information
environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material
environmental risks and hazards relevant to recovering 4x4 vehicles in difficult terrain conditions.
Assessment Conditions
The following resources must be made available:
four wheel drive to recover
varied terrains and conditions from which to recover vehicle
equipment required to recover a four wheel drive vehicle
relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information
documents, spreadsheets and commonly used proforma documents
personal protective and safety equipment required for recovering a four wheel drive vehicle.
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessor requirements
Assessors must:
hold the appropriate assessor competency standards as outlined in regulations; and
be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed; and
be able to demonstrate how they are continuing to develop their VET knowledge and skills as well as maintaining their industry currency and assessor competence.
Foundation Skills
This section describes those core and employment skills that are essential to performance and are not explicit in the performance criteria. | |
Problem solving skills to: | consider and determine recovery options. |
Range Statement
Not Applicable
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