Drive a 4WD vehicle in difficult terrain

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Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
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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
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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 SISODRV404A, 'Drive a 4WD vehicle in difficult terrain'.
Google Links
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Books
Reference books for 'Drive a 4WD vehicle in difficult terrain' 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

1. Plan the four wheel driving activity.

1.1. Determine contextual issues impacting on the activity according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

1.2. Access relevant sources to identify and interpret weather and environmental information.

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

1.4. Access required equipment and check serviceability according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

2. Drive a four wheel drive vehicle in difficult terrain.

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. Engage front free wheel hubs where appropriate.

2.4. Survey track to identify hazards and risks, and select the best route to minimise damage to the environment.

2.5. Advise passengers of any special safety precautions to be taken when traversing difficult terrain.

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

2.7. Perform a safe stop and forward or reverse start on a steep incline where required.

2.8. Demonstrate appropriate use of handbrake.

2.9. Apply risk management procedures relating to blind corners and oncoming traffic according to organisational policies and procedures.

3. Perform maintenance and minor repairs on four wheel drive vehicles.

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

3.2. Check, where necessary, brakes and undercarriage after negotiating difficult terrain.

3.3. Use a jack to support a four wheel drive vehicle on uneven ground, according to organisational policies and procedure and manufacturer's specifications.

3.4. Perform wheel removal and or replacement.

3.5. Complete vehicle performance reports and notify designated personnel.