ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare vehicle for operation

1.1. Vehicle is selected to meet operational requirements.

1.2. Preliminary check of the vehicle is completed to ensure it is serviceable.

1.3. Equipment and accessories are checked to ensure they are available and serviceable.

1.4. Start-up checks are completed according to jurisdictional procedures.

1.5. Trailer is attached and loads are arranged and securely tied down according to jurisdictional procedures and legislative requirements.

1.6. Vehicle route is determined taking into account vehicle limitations and safety of vehicle occupants, vehicle and any trailers/equipment attached to vehicle.

2. Drive the vehicle

2.1. 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.

2.2. Four-wheel drive capability is utilised effectively in response to varying terrain conditions.

2.3. Appropriate measures are taken where environmental factors immobilise or impede progress of vehicle.

3. Follow up vehicle usage

3.1. Vehicle usage logs are completed according to jurisdictional procedures and enterprise requirements.

3.2. Mechanical problems and service requirements are reported or acted upon according to jurisdictional procedures and enterprise requirements.

3.3. Vehicle is left in a clean and tidy manner and parked according to jurisdictional procedures and enterprise requirements.

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 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.

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.

Unit sector

Fisheries compliance

This unit contains employability skills.