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Evidence Guide: PMASUP236 - Operate vehicles in the field

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PMASUP236 - Operate vehicles in the field

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Prepare vehicle and secure load

  1. Conduct vehicle familiarisation checks before starting journey
  2. Note and rectify any defects, where possible, or report vehicle for further attention/repair
  3. Ascertain that all required fuel, water and other supplies required for the journey are available and in useable order
  4. Inspect all ancillary equipment and operational accessories to ensure they have been attached or secured in a safe and agreed manner
  5. Secure load, including external loads, rear tray, roof racks, and any loads within the vehicle, using appropriate securing equipment
Conduct vehicle familiarisation checks before starting journey

Completed
Date:

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Note and rectify any defects, where possible, or report vehicle for further attention/repair

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ascertain that all required fuel, water and other supplies required for the journey are available and in useable order

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inspect all ancillary equipment and operational accessories to ensure they have been attached or secured in a safe and agreed manner

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Secure load, including external loads, rear tray, roof racks, and any loads within the vehicle, using appropriate securing equipment

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Undertake journey

  1. Familiarise oneself with the route to ensure that an appropriate route has been determined
  2. Interpret access manuals and topographical maps in order to obtain required information for journey
  3. Obtain relevant authorisations/notifications and accesses before starting the journey
  4. Confirm and/or clarify or communicate journey details with relevant company personnel
  5. Monitor driving conditions and requirements constantly, to meet any changes in terrain, weather conditions and road conditions and requirements
  6. Monitor and maintain fluid levels and air pressures to ensure safe and efficient vehicle operations
  7. Monitor vehicle constantly for any malfunctions or factors that may affect vehicle performance
  8. Maintain vehicle speeds within all stated limits and road condition limitations to minimise the risk of personal injury, environmental damage and load damage
  9. Maintain communication as required with the relevant company personnel to advise of progress and journey status
  10. Ensure seatbelts are worn by all personnel while the vehicle is in motion
Familiarise oneself with the route to ensure that an appropriate route has been determined

Completed
Date:

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Interpret access manuals and topographical maps in order to obtain required information for journey

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Obtain relevant authorisations/notifications and accesses before starting the journey

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Confirm and/or clarify or communicate journey details with relevant company personnel

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monitor driving conditions and requirements constantly, to meet any changes in terrain, weather conditions and road conditions and requirements

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monitor and maintain fluid levels and air pressures to ensure safe and efficient vehicle operations

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monitor vehicle constantly for any malfunctions or factors that may affect vehicle performance

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maintain vehicle speeds within all stated limits and road condition limitations to minimise the risk of personal injury, environmental damage and load damage

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maintain communication as required with the relevant company personnel to advise of progress and journey status

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ensure seatbelts are worn by all personnel while the vehicle is in motion

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operate vehicle

  1. Apply knowledge of vehicle differences to the driving requirements of 4WD and conventional vehicles
  2. Adhere to general principles of four wheel driving in negotiating a variety of terrains and driving conditions
  3. Use defensive driving techniques
  4. Observe additional precautions for night driving
  5. Drive to suit road conditions
  6. Observe rules prohibiting driving under the influence of alcohol and other performance inhibiting substances
Apply knowledge of vehicle differences to the driving requirements of 4WD and conventional vehicles

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adhere to general principles of four wheel driving in negotiating a variety of terrains and driving conditions

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use defensive driving techniques

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Observe additional precautions for night driving

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drive to suit road conditions

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Observe rules prohibiting driving under the influence of alcohol and other performance inhibiting substances

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finalise journey

  1. Communicate and confirm termination of journey with the relevant company personnel
  2. Visually inspect the vehicle to ensure that vehicle is in good repair and order
  3. Unsecure trailer loads and prepare for unloading utilising the agreed uncoupling process
  4. Report faults or damage to vehicle to appropriate personnel
Communicate and confirm termination of journey with the relevant company personnel

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Visually inspect the vehicle to ensure that vehicle is in good repair and order

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unsecure trailer loads and prepare for unloading utilising the agreed uncoupling process

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Report faults or damage to vehicle to appropriate personnel

Completed
Date:

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Recover vehicle

  1. Identify and assess options for recovery of an immobilised vehicle
  2. Select and apply appropriate method of vehicle recovery
  3. Operate recovery equipment safely
  4. Perform a battery 'jump start' safely
  5. Observe safety precautions when rigging cables and chains
  6. Change a wheel on a properly jacked vehicle
Identify and assess options for recovery of an immobilised vehicle

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select and apply appropriate method of vehicle recovery

Completed
Date:

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Operate recovery equipment safely

Completed
Date:

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Perform a battery 'jump start' safely

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Observe safety precautions when rigging cables and chains

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change a wheel on a properly jacked vehicle

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maintain vehicle safety

  1. Observe appropriate speeds for the road conditions
  2. Observe site-specific vehicle entry restrictions
  3. Follow appropriate search and rescue notification procedures
  4. Follow appropriate procedures for passing large or heavy vehicles
Observe appropriate speeds for the road conditions

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Observe site-specific vehicle entry restrictions

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Follow appropriate search and rescue notification procedures

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Follow appropriate procedures for passing large or heavy vehicles

Completed
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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Prepare vehicle and secure load

1.1

Conduct vehicle familiarisation checks before starting journey

1.2

Note and rectify any defects, where possible, or report vehicle for further attention/repair

1.3

Ascertain that all required fuel, water and other supplies required for the journey are available and in useable order

1.4

Inspect all ancillary equipment and operational accessories to ensure they have been attached or secured in a safe and agreed manner

1.5

Secure load, including external loads, rear tray, roof racks, and any loads within the vehicle, using appropriate securing equipment

2

Undertake journey

2.1

Familiarise oneself with the route to ensure that an appropriate route has been determined

2.2

Interpret access manuals and topographical maps in order to obtain required information for journey

2.3

Obtain relevant authorisations/notifications and accesses before starting the journey

2.4

Confirm and/or clarify or communicate journey details with relevant company personnel

2.5

Monitor driving conditions and requirements constantly, to meet any changes in terrain, weather conditions and road conditions and requirements

2.6

Monitor and maintain fluid levels and air pressures to ensure safe and efficient vehicle operations

2.7

Monitor vehicle constantly for any malfunctions or factors that may affect vehicle performance

2.8

Maintain vehicle speeds within all stated limits and road condition limitations to minimise the risk of personal injury, environmental damage and load damage

2.9

Maintain communication as required with the relevant company personnel to advise of progress and journey status

2.10

Ensure seatbelts are worn by all personnel while the vehicle is in motion

3

Operate vehicle

3.1

Apply knowledge of vehicle differences to the driving requirements of 4WD and conventional vehicles

3.2

Adhere to general principles of four wheel driving in negotiating a variety of terrains and driving conditions

3.3

Use defensive driving techniques

3.4

Observe additional precautions for night driving

3.5

Drive to suit road conditions

3.6

Observe rules prohibiting driving under the influence of alcohol and other performance inhibiting substances

4

Finalise journey

4.1

Communicate and confirm termination of journey with the relevant company personnel

4.2

Visually inspect the vehicle to ensure that vehicle is in good repair and order

4.3

Unsecure trailer loads and prepare for unloading utilising the agreed uncoupling process

4.4

Report faults or damage to vehicle to appropriate personnel

5

Recover vehicle

5.1

Identify and assess options for recovery of an immobilised vehicle

5.2

Select and apply appropriate method of vehicle recovery

5.3

Operate recovery equipment safely

5.4

Perform a battery 'jump start' safely

5.5

Observe safety precautions when rigging cables and chains

5.6

Change a wheel on a properly jacked vehicle

6

Maintain vehicle safety

6.1

Observe appropriate speeds for the road conditions

6.2

Observe site-specific vehicle entry restrictions

6.3

Follow appropriate search and rescue notification procedures

6.4

Follow appropriate procedures for passing large or heavy vehicles

Required Skills and Knowledge

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Prepare vehicle and secure load

1.1

Conduct vehicle familiarisation checks before starting journey

1.2

Note and rectify any defects, where possible, or report vehicle for further attention/repair

1.3

Ascertain that all required fuel, water and other supplies required for the journey are available and in useable order

1.4

Inspect all ancillary equipment and operational accessories to ensure they have been attached or secured in a safe and agreed manner

1.5

Secure load, including external loads, rear tray, roof racks, and any loads within the vehicle, using appropriate securing equipment

2

Undertake journey

2.1

Familiarise oneself with the route to ensure that an appropriate route has been determined

2.2

Interpret access manuals and topographical maps in order to obtain required information for journey

2.3

Obtain relevant authorisations/notifications and accesses before starting the journey

2.4

Confirm and/or clarify or communicate journey details with relevant company personnel

2.5

Monitor driving conditions and requirements constantly, to meet any changes in terrain, weather conditions and road conditions and requirements

2.6

Monitor and maintain fluid levels and air pressures to ensure safe and efficient vehicle operations

2.7

Monitor vehicle constantly for any malfunctions or factors that may affect vehicle performance

2.8

Maintain vehicle speeds within all stated limits and road condition limitations to minimise the risk of personal injury, environmental damage and load damage

2.9

Maintain communication as required with the relevant company personnel to advise of progress and journey status

2.10

Ensure seatbelts are worn by all personnel while the vehicle is in motion

3

Operate vehicle

3.1

Apply knowledge of vehicle differences to the driving requirements of 4WD and conventional vehicles

3.2

Adhere to general principles of four wheel driving in negotiating a variety of terrains and driving conditions

3.3

Use defensive driving techniques

3.4

Observe additional precautions for night driving

3.5

Drive to suit road conditions

3.6

Observe rules prohibiting driving under the influence of alcohol and other performance inhibiting substances

4

Finalise journey

4.1

Communicate and confirm termination of journey with the relevant company personnel

4.2

Visually inspect the vehicle to ensure that vehicle is in good repair and order

4.3

Unsecure trailer loads and prepare for unloading utilising the agreed uncoupling process

4.4

Report faults or damage to vehicle to appropriate personnel

5

Recover vehicle

5.1

Identify and assess options for recovery of an immobilised vehicle

5.2

Select and apply appropriate method of vehicle recovery

5.3

Operate recovery equipment safely

5.4

Perform a battery 'jump start' safely

5.5

Observe safety precautions when rigging cables and chains

5.6

Change a wheel on a properly jacked vehicle

6

Maintain vehicle safety

6.1

Observe appropriate speeds for the road conditions

6.2

Observe site-specific vehicle entry restrictions

6.3

Follow appropriate search and rescue notification procedures

6.4

Follow appropriate procedures for passing large or heavy vehicles

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

undertake checks and inspections to confirm vehicles, loads, ancillary equipment and supplies meet safety, maintenance and operability requirements

interpret topographical maps and access manuals

plan and prepare for journey including confirming route, gaining access/authorisations

operate communication and recovery equipment

apply vehicle recovery techniques

apply basic maintenance procedures

apply defensive driving techniques appropriate to all legal requirements and range of conditions, including:

four wheel drive and conventional vehicles

night and day

on road and off road

changing terrain and conditions

wet and dry

recognise early warning signs of equipment/vehicles needing attention or with potential problems and take appropriate action

distinguish between causes of vehicle problems/alarms/fault indications, such as:

instrument failure/malfunction

electrical failure/malfunction

mechanical failure/malfunction

communicate with team and supervisors.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

local and company rules and regulations that apply to vehicles, loads and driving

routine problems, faults and their symptoms and the corrective action to be taken

organisation procedures, including those covering:

safety, emergency and hazard control

communications

use and maintenance of vehicles

search and rescue.

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Regulatory framework

The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used, and include one or more of the following:

legislative requirements, including work health and safety (WHS)

industry codes of practice and guidelines

environmental regulations and guidelines

Australian and other standards

licence and certification requirements

All operations to which this unit applies are subject to stringent health, safety and environment (HSE) requirements, which may be imposed through state/territory or federal legislation, and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and HSE requirements, the HSE requirements take precedence.

Procedures

All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures.

Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, include one or more of the following:

emergency procedures

work instructions

standard operating procedures (SOPs)

safe work method statements (SWMS)

formulas/recipes

batch sheets

temporary instructions

any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant

Routine problems

Routine problems must be resolved by applying known solutions.

Routine problems are predictable and include one or more of the following:

overheating (coolant, exhaust and driveline)

low oil pressure

electrical discharge/overcharge

tyre punctures

load shifts

Known solutions are drawn from one or more of the following:

procedures

training

remembered experience

Non-routine problems must be reported according to according to relevant procedures.

Vehicles

Vehicles include one or more of the following:

4WD vehicles, (e.g. utility, troop carrier or station wagon)

trucks

Related equipment

Related equipment includes field operator's kit which includes one or more of the following:

communications equipment ,such as two-way radio, mobile or satellite phone and global positioning system (GPS)

recovery equipment, such as snatch straps, slings, chains and shackles

trailers