Drive and recover a 4WD vehicle

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver SISODRV302A, 'Drive and recover a 4WD vehicle'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Drive and recover a 4WD vehicle' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide.

1. Plan for four wheel driving.

1.1. Determine structural and handling differences between a conventional two wheel drive and a four wheel drive vehicle.

1.2. Identify the purpose and use of front wheel hubs where appropriate, recovery points and mounting features.

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

1.4. Identify hazards associated with incorrect use of vehicle features or equipment.

1.5. Select equipment and check working condition according to manufacturer's recommendations and organisational policies and procedures.

1.6. Access relevant sources to interpret weather and environmental information and determine activity plan.

1.7. Determine food and water requirements according to principles of nutrition and contextual issues.

2. Perform pre-departure checks.

2.1. Perform routine pre-departure checks and take action to correct any deficiency.

2.2. Apply safe vehicle loading practices and secure personal items according to organisational policies and procedures.

2.3. Advise passengers of safety precautions to be taken when traversing rough terrain according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

3. Drive in a variety of terrain types.

3.1. Survey track to identify hazards, asses risk and select routes that minimise damage to the environment.

3.2. Apply smooth accelerator control strategies over a range of terrain types.

3.3. Apply recommended braking techniques for hard top surfaces and off road conditions.

3.4. Identify situations where the engagement of four wheel drive is required.

3.5. Engage 4W drive and front hubs or centre differential lock where required.

3.6. Use appropriate range, gear, speed, driving and braking technique to negotiate a range of terrain types while maintaining control of vehicle at all times.

3.7. Perform a stop and reverse on a moderate incline.

4. Recover a vehicle.

4.1. Identify risks associated with vehicle recovery and develop and implement strategies to minimise risks according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

4.2. Identify recovery points and prepare vehicles for recovery.

4.3. Apply recommended mounting strategy on the four wheel drive vehicle and use of rated recovery equipment.

4.4. Apply techniques for joining recovery or snatch strap.

4.5. Coordinate safe recovery of a four wheel drive vehicle using a single snatch strap.

4.6. Perform post recovery checks and repairs.

4.7. Apply techniques for arresting the snatch strap in case of breakage during recovery

5. Perform maintenance and minor repairs.

5.1. Access maintenance equipment and conduct routine maintenance and repair tasks.

5.2. Check, where necessary, brakes and undercarriage after negotiating varying terrain.

5.3. Demonstrate safe use of a jack to support a four wheel drive vehicle on uneven ground, according to organisational policies and procedure and manufacturer's specifications.

5.4. Complete vehicle performance reports and notify designated personnel.

6. Evaluate four wheel driving activity.

6.1. Evaluate relevant aspects of the activity.

6.2. Identify improvements for future four wheel driving activities.