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Evidence Guide: RIIVEH305E - Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle

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RIIVEH305E - Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle

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

Identify four-wheel drive specific terms, terminology and techniques

  1. Access, interpret and apply four wheel drive vehicle documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  2. Identify the structural and handling differences between a conventional two wheel drive and a four-wheel drive vehicle
  3. Identify and demonstrate the purpose and use of front wheel hubs
  4. Identify factors affecting tyre size, fitment, rating, and pressure
  5. Identify recovery hooks and mounting features
  6. Identify hazards associated with incorrect use of vehicle features or equipment
Access, interpret and apply four wheel drive vehicle documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

Completed
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Identify the structural and handling differences between a conventional two wheel drive and a four-wheel drive vehicle

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify and demonstrate the purpose and use of front wheel hubs

Completed
Date:

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Identify factors affecting tyre size, fitment, rating, and pressure

Completed
Date:

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Identify recovery hooks and mounting features

Completed
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Identify hazards associated with incorrect use of vehicle features or equipment

Completed
Date:

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Plan for minimal environmental impact

  1. Determine types of impact likely to occur during four-wheel driving activities
  2. Demonstrate compliance with land management principles and policies when planning exploration activities
  3. Comply with policies and management plans relevant to the activity area
  4. Plan and conduct activities in a manner which minimises environmental impact
  5. Adopt and implement procedures to ensure minimisation of harm to the environment from four-wheel drive activities
  6. Demonstrate cooperation and consideration towards other land users
Determine types of impact likely to occur during four-wheel driving activities

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Demonstrate compliance with land management principles and policies when planning exploration activities

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comply with policies and management plans relevant to the activity area

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plan and conduct activities in a manner which minimises environmental impact

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adopt and implement procedures to ensure minimisation of harm to the environment from four-wheel drive activities

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Demonstrate cooperation and consideration towards other land users

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Perform pre-departure checks

  1. Perform routine pre-departure checks under the bonnet, under the body, on external and internal items and accessories
  2. Take action to correct any deficiency
  3. Determine food and water requirements for journey
  4. Select navigation equipment
  5. Interpret weather conditions, determine suitability for driving
  6. Apply safe vehicle loading practices
  7. Secure items of personal luggage
  8. Advise passengers of any special safety precautions to be taken when traversing rough terrain
Perform routine pre-departure checks under the bonnet, under the body, on external and internal items and accessories

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Take action to correct any deficiency

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Determine food and water requirements for journey

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select navigation equipment

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interpret weather conditions, determine suitability for driving

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apply safe vehicle loading practices

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Secure items of personal luggage

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advise passengers of any special safety precautions to be taken when traversing rough terrain

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use four-wheel drive mode

  1. Operate four-wheel drive both on and off road, in accordance with road rules, principles of four-wheel driving and WHS regulations
  2. Apply smooth accelerator control strategies over a range of terrain types
  3. Demonstrate recommended braking techniques for hard top surfaces and off road conditions
  4. Identify situations where the engagement of four-wheel drive is required
  5. Engage four-wheel drive mode
  6. Survey track to identify hazards, asses risk and select a best route
  7. Select routes to minimise damage to the environment
  8. Use appropriate range, gear, speed, driving and braking technique, negotiate a range of terrain types whilst maintaining control of vehicle, being aware of contextual/environment issues
  9. Maintain appropriate hand positioning on steering wheel
  10. Check brakes and undercarriage after negotiating varying terrain
  11. Assess and perform repairs to damaged tracks
  12. Use standard operating procedures when travelling in company with other vehicles
Operate four-wheel drive both on and off road, in accordance with road rules, principles of four-wheel driving and WHS regulations

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apply smooth accelerator control strategies over a range of terrain types

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Demonstrate recommended braking techniques for hard top surfaces and off road conditions

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify situations where the engagement of four-wheel drive is required

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engage four-wheel drive mode

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Survey track to identify hazards, asses risk and select a best route

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select routes to minimise damage to the environment

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use appropriate range, gear, speed, driving and braking technique, negotiate a range of terrain types whilst maintaining control of vehicle, being aware of contextual/environment issues

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maintain appropriate hand positioning on steering wheel

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check brakes and undercarriage after negotiating varying terrain

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assess and perform repairs to damaged tracks

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use standard operating procedures when travelling in company with other vehicles

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coordinate and recover a vehicle

  1. Apply work procedures to ensure risk assessment, safe operating practices, and communication requirements are adhered to
  2. Identify equipment and methods to recover a stuck vehicle
  3. Identify risks associated with vehicle recovery and develop and implement strategies to minimise risks
  4. Identify correctly rated recovery equipment and attachment points
  5. Demonstrate procedures for preparing vehicles for recovery
  6. Identify techniques to minimise impact on the environment during vehicle recovery
  7. Coordinate safe recovery of a four-wheel drive vehicle using designated equipment and recovery method
  8. Perform post recovery checks and report any vehicle or environmental repairs needed
  9. Return recovery equipment to a reusable condition
Apply work procedures to ensure risk assessment, safe operating practices, and communication requirements are adhered to

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify equipment and methods to recover a stuck vehicle

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify risks associated with vehicle recovery and develop and implement strategies to minimise risks

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify correctly rated recovery equipment and attachment points

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Demonstrate procedures for preparing vehicles for recovery

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify techniques to minimise impact on the environment during vehicle recovery

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coordinate safe recovery of a four-wheel drive vehicle using designated equipment and recovery method

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Perform post recovery checks and report any vehicle or environmental repairs needed

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Return recovery equipment to a reusable condition

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Perform maintenance and minor repairs on four-wheel drive vehicles

  1. Select/access maintenance equipment, including spares and fluids, prior to departure, considering contextual issues of the trip
  2. Check vehicles prior to and regularly during trip, and perform routine maintenance/repair tasks
  3. Submit vehicle written performance reports
  4. Demonstrate safe use of a jack to change a wheel on a four-wheel drive vehicle
Select/access maintenance equipment, including spares and fluids, prior to departure, considering contextual issues of the trip

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check vehicles prior to and regularly during trip, and perform routine maintenance/repair tasks

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Submit vehicle written performance reports

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Demonstrate safe use of a jack to change a wheel on a four-wheel drive vehicle

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

1. Identify four-wheel drive specific terms, terminology and techniques

1.1 Access, interpret and apply four wheel drive vehicle documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Identify the structural and handling differences between a conventional two wheel drive and a four-wheel drive vehicle

1.3 Identify and demonstrate the purpose and use of front wheel hubs

1.4 Identify factors affecting tyre size, fitment, rating, and pressure

1.5 Identify recovery hooks and mounting features

1.6 Identify hazards associated with incorrect use of vehicle features or equipment

2. Plan for minimal environmental impact

2.1 Determine types of impact likely to occur during four-wheel driving activities

2.2 Demonstrate compliance with land management principles and policies when planning exploration activities

2.3 Comply with policies and management plans relevant to the activity area

2.4 Plan and conduct activities in a manner which minimises environmental impact

2.5 Adopt and implement procedures to ensure minimisation of harm to the environment from four-wheel drive activities

2.6 Demonstrate cooperation and consideration towards other land users

3. Perform pre-departure checks

3.1 Perform routine pre-departure checks under the bonnet, under the body, on external and internal items and accessories

3.2 Take action to correct any deficiency

3.3 Determine food and water requirements for journey

3.4 Select navigation equipment

3.5 Interpret weather conditions, determine suitability for driving

3.6 Apply safe vehicle loading practices

3.7 Secure items of personal luggage

3.8 Advise passengers of any special safety precautions to be taken when traversing rough terrain

4. Use four-wheel drive mode

4.1 Operate four-wheel drive both on and off road, in accordance with road rules, principles of four-wheel driving and WHS regulations

4.2 Apply smooth accelerator control strategies over a range of terrain types

4.3 Demonstrate recommended braking techniques for hard top surfaces and off road conditions

4.4 Identify situations where the engagement of four-wheel drive is required

4.5 Engage four-wheel drive mode

4.6 Survey track to identify hazards, asses risk and select a best route

4.7 Select routes to minimise damage to the environment

4.8 Use appropriate range, gear, speed, driving and braking technique, negotiate a range of terrain types whilst maintaining control of vehicle, being aware of contextual/environment issues

4.9 Maintain appropriate hand positioning on steering wheel

4.10 Check brakes and undercarriage after negotiating varying terrain

4.11 Assess and perform repairs to damaged tracks

4.12 Use standard operating procedures when travelling in company with other vehicles

5. Coordinate and recover a vehicle

5.1 Apply work procedures to ensure risk assessment, safe operating practices, and communication requirements are adhered to

5.2 Identify equipment and methods to recover a stuck vehicle

5.3 Identify risks associated with vehicle recovery and develop and implement strategies to minimise risks

5.4 Identify correctly rated recovery equipment and attachment points

5.5 Demonstrate procedures for preparing vehicles for recovery

5.6 Identify techniques to minimise impact on the environment during vehicle recovery

5.7 Coordinate safe recovery of a four-wheel drive vehicle using designated equipment and recovery method

5.8 Perform post recovery checks and report any vehicle or environmental repairs needed

5.9 Return recovery equipment to a reusable condition

6. Perform maintenance and minor repairs on four-wheel drive vehicles

6.1 Select/access maintenance equipment, including spares and fluids, prior to departure, considering contextual issues of the trip

6.2 Check vehicles prior to and regularly during trip, and perform routine maintenance/repair tasks

6.3 Submit vehicle written performance reports

6.4 Demonstrate safe use of a jack to change a wheel on a four-wheel drive vehicle

Required Skills and Knowledge

1. Identify four-wheel drive specific terms, terminology and techniques

1.1 Access, interpret and apply four wheel drive vehicle documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Identify the structural and handling differences between a conventional two wheel drive and a four-wheel drive vehicle

1.3 Identify and demonstrate the purpose and use of front wheel hubs

1.4 Identify factors affecting tyre size, fitment, rating, and pressure

1.5 Identify recovery hooks and mounting features

1.6 Identify hazards associated with incorrect use of vehicle features or equipment

2. Plan for minimal environmental impact

2.1 Determine types of impact likely to occur during four-wheel driving activities

2.2 Demonstrate compliance with land management principles and policies when planning exploration activities

2.3 Comply with policies and management plans relevant to the activity area

2.4 Plan and conduct activities in a manner which minimises environmental impact

2.5 Adopt and implement procedures to ensure minimisation of harm to the environment from four-wheel drive activities

2.6 Demonstrate cooperation and consideration towards other land users

3. Perform pre-departure checks

3.1 Perform routine pre-departure checks under the bonnet, under the body, on external and internal items and accessories

3.2 Take action to correct any deficiency

3.3 Determine food and water requirements for journey

3.4 Select navigation equipment

3.5 Interpret weather conditions, determine suitability for driving

3.6 Apply safe vehicle loading practices

3.7 Secure items of personal luggage

3.8 Advise passengers of any special safety precautions to be taken when traversing rough terrain

4. Use four-wheel drive mode

4.1 Operate four-wheel drive both on and off road, in accordance with road rules, principles of four-wheel driving and WHS regulations

4.2 Apply smooth accelerator control strategies over a range of terrain types

4.3 Demonstrate recommended braking techniques for hard top surfaces and off road conditions

4.4 Identify situations where the engagement of four-wheel drive is required

4.5 Engage four-wheel drive mode

4.6 Survey track to identify hazards, asses risk and select a best route

4.7 Select routes to minimise damage to the environment

4.8 Use appropriate range, gear, speed, driving and braking technique, negotiate a range of terrain types whilst maintaining control of vehicle, being aware of contextual/environment issues

4.9 Maintain appropriate hand positioning on steering wheel

4.10 Check brakes and undercarriage after negotiating varying terrain

4.11 Assess and perform repairs to damaged tracks

4.12 Use standard operating procedures when travelling in company with other vehicles

5. Coordinate and recover a vehicle

5.1 Apply work procedures to ensure risk assessment, safe operating practices, and communication requirements are adhered to

5.2 Identify equipment and methods to recover a stuck vehicle

5.3 Identify risks associated with vehicle recovery and develop and implement strategies to minimise risks

5.4 Identify correctly rated recovery equipment and attachment points

5.5 Demonstrate procedures for preparing vehicles for recovery

5.6 Identify techniques to minimise impact on the environment during vehicle recovery

5.7 Coordinate safe recovery of a four-wheel drive vehicle using designated equipment and recovery method

5.8 Perform post recovery checks and report any vehicle or environmental repairs needed

5.9 Return recovery equipment to a reusable condition

6. Perform maintenance and minor repairs on four-wheel drive vehicles

6.1 Select/access maintenance equipment, including spares and fluids, prior to departure, considering contextual issues of the trip

6.2 Check vehicles prior to and regularly during trip, and perform routine maintenance/repair tasks

6.3 Submit vehicle written performance reports

6.4 Demonstrate safe use of a jack to change a wheel on a four-wheel drive vehicle

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:

locates and applies relevant documentation, policies and procedures

works effectively with others to undertake and complete effective operation and maintenance of a four wheel drive vehicle to meet all required outcomes including:

preparing for and organising work activities to meet all task requirements

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

using a range of communication techniques and aids to advise others of work activity

demonstrates completion of the operation and maintenance of a four wheel drive vehicle that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

performing pre-departure checks

selecting and programming navigation equipment

operating a four wheel drive vehicle on and off road

applying correct braking techniques according to terrain

engaging four wheel drive mode

carrying out stop stall key start recovery procedures (only applies to manual licencees)

selecting routes and applying techniques to minimise damage to the environment

identifying and using multiple types of recovery equipment

performing recovery of four wheel drive

operating a jack to support a four wheel drive on unstable ground

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when operating and maintaining a four wheel drive vehicle:

problem solving skills for operation and maintenance of a four wheel drive vehicle

handover procedures

technical information, including manufacturer’s manuals related to operation and maintenance of a four wheel drive vehicle

operating vehicles within specifications and limitations

faults in vehicles and ancillary equipment

driving techniques and handling characteristics of four-wheel drives in different terrain

differences between optional four-wheel drive and constant four-wheel drive vehicles and their impacts on vehicle operation and capability

tyre management principles

hazards associated with vehicle recovery, including:

slopes

pot holes

power lines

wet, slippery conditions

mud

changes in terrain

obstacles such as tree branches or poles

travelling in convoy

area restrictions

knowledge of basic four wheel drive maintenance procedures, including:

charging batteries

changing fuses and globes

jump-starting

battery safety