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Evidence Guide: PUASES015A - Operate over-snow vehicle

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PUASES015A - Operate over-snow vehicle

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

Undertake personal safety preparation

  1. Personal protective clothing and equipment is selected and checked according to organisational procedures, to ensure it is operational prior to departure
  2. Personal protective clothing and equipment appropriate to dealing with the hazard is selected, worn/fitted and used in accordance with organisational policies and procedures and manufacturers' guidelines
  3. Water and food requirements are identified and stowed on the vehicle
  4. En-route rest and shelter areas are identified
  5. Survival technique/strategies are implemented in accordance with organisational policies and guidelines
Personal protective clothing and equipment is selected and checked according to organisational procedures, to ensure it is operational prior to departure

Completed
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Personal protective clothing and equipment appropriate to dealing with the hazard is selected, worn/fitted and used in accordance with organisational policies and procedures and manufacturers' guidelines

Completed
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Water and food requirements are identified and stowed on the vehicle

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En-route rest and shelter areas are identified

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Survival technique/strategies are implemented in accordance with organisational policies and guidelines

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Prepare over-snow vehicle for operation

  1. Start-up checks are completed in accordance with operational standards
  2. Engine is started in accordance with manufacturer's specifications
  3. Instruments and gauges are checked to ensure all are operational
  4. Pre-use checks of over-snow trailer are completed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and organisational policies and procedures
Start-up checks are completed in accordance with operational standards

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Engine is started in accordance with manufacturer's specifications

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Instruments and gauges are checked to ensure all are operational

Completed
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Pre-use checks of over-snow trailer are completed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and organisational policies and procedures

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Operate over-snow vehicle

  1. Over-snow vehicle is prepared for and safely operated in, terrain suitable to the vehicle
  2. Passengers are briefed on safety and objective of the trip
  3. Vehicle movement is controlled in response to external conditions to ensure personal safety
  4. Vehicle is operated in accordance with relevant regulations and organisational policies and procedures
  5. Low risk manoeuvring techniques are used to minimise the likelihood of injury, damage to equipment or property and in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  6. Recovery of vehicletechniques are used that minimise the likelihood of injury to personnel and equipment, in accordance with agency policies and procedures
Over-snow vehicle is prepared for and safely operated in, terrain suitable to the vehicle

Completed
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Passengers are briefed on safety and objective of the trip

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Vehicle movement is controlled in response to external conditions to ensure personal safety

Completed
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Vehicle is operated in accordance with relevant regulations and organisational policies and procedures

Completed
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Low risk manoeuvring techniques are used to minimise the likelihood of injury, damage to equipment or property and in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

Completed
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Recovery of vehicletechniques are used that minimise the likelihood of injury to personnel and equipment, in accordance with agency policies and procedures

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Navigate to destination and monitor terrain

  1. Most efficient route of travel is taken by monitoring factors likely to cause delays or route deviations
  2. Potential access restrictions which may limit thoroughfare are identified and arrangements are made to gain access, in accordance with organisational policies, practices and regulatory requirements
  3. Environmental conditions are consistently monitored and acted upon to enable safe operation and to ensure no injury to personnel or damage to property and equipment
Most efficient route of travel is taken by monitoring factors likely to cause delays or route deviations

Completed
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Potential access restrictions which may limit thoroughfare are identified and arrangements are made to gain access, in accordance with organisational policies, practices and regulatory requirements

Completed
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Environmental conditions are consistently monitored and acted upon to enable safe operation and to ensure no injury to personnel or damage to property and equipment

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Clean, maintain and stow vehicle

  1. Vehicle and equipment are cleaned, maintained, assembled and stowed according to organisational procedures/manufacturers' requirements
  2. Vehicle and equipment records are updated in accordance with organisational procedures
  3. Faulty equipment is identified, recorded and reported for repair according to organisational policies and procedures
Vehicle and equipment are cleaned, maintained, assembled and stowed according to organisational procedures/manufacturers' requirements

Completed
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Vehicle and equipment records are updated in accordance with organisational procedures

Completed
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Faulty equipment is identified, recorded and reported for repair according to organisational policies and procedures

Completed
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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

drive and ride an over-snow vehicle

maintain personal safety

be aware of safety and terrain conditions

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated in a simulated operational situation under varying conditions.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in a simulated operational situation under varying conditions.

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to:

relevant environment

relevant over-snow vehicle

Method of assessment

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industry-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions.

Required Skills and Knowledge

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

communicate effectively with passengers,specifically in relation to situational awareness, safety and operational requirements

implement low risk techniques

monitor and anticipate terrain hazards

Required Knowledge

ancillary equipment

automotive systems

environmental legislation

equipment and accessories

local area

organisational policies and procedures (such as relevant legislation; operational, corporate and strategic plans; operational performance standards; operational policies and procedures; organisational personnel and occupational health and safety practices and guidelines; organisational quality standards; organisation's approach to environmental management and sustainability)

over-snow vehicle requirements and regulations

vehicle inspection procedures

vehicle operating procedures

Range Statement

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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Personal protective clothing and equipment may include:

flares

food and water

full/open face helmet

goggles

hearing protectors

personal locator beacon/EPIRB

radios

tent

thermal under clothing

water proof gloves

water proof boots

water proof shell

Organisational procedures may include:

Australian Standards

equipment manufacturer's specifications and procedures

industry practices

maintenance schedules

occupational health and safety requirements

regulatory requirements

Rest and shelter areas may include:

camping areas

geographical formations

huts and structures

Survival techniques/strategies may be applied in:

blizzard

extreme cold

lose of bearing

mechanical breakdown

white out

Start-up checks may include:

coolant

equipment stowage

fuel

oil

physical check or scan of gauges

visual inspection of vehicle

Operational standards may include:

Australian Standards

industry standards

international standards

manufacturer's procedures

state/territory standards

Manufacturer's specifications may include:

engagement procedures

engine characteristics

fuel capacity for range

gross vehicle mass

gross vehicle weight

horsepower rating

radius of turning circle

safety procedures

systems warning functions

vehicle clearances

Instruments and gauges may include:

brake warning lights

electrical charging

heated hand grips

oil pressure

tachometer

speedometer

systems indicators (high beam, turn signals and parking brakes)

temperature

warning lights

Over-snow vehicles include:

purpose built vehicles for snow

Movement is controlled by:

acceleration and deceleration

passengers

riding positions

steering control

weight distribution

Relevant regulations may include:

environmental regulations

environmental protection regulations

organisational policies and procedures

possession of appropriate licence/endorsement

traffic regulations

Recovery of vehicle techniques may include:

creeks

drainage ditches

gullies

mechanical breakdown

soft snow

water

water courses

Potential access restrictions may include:

agency and regulatory requirements

cultural heritage sites

environmental areas

european heritage sites

hazardous areas

military areas

other areas requiring permission and/or authorisation to enter

seasonal factors

wilderness areas

Environmental conditions may include:

effect of weather

hard surfaces

ice

marginal snow

rocks

snow

snow bridges

water/melting ice

Recording and reporting procedures may include:

card systems

computer databases

maintenance schedules

organisational procedures

record sheets or books

verbal