Elements and Performance Criteria

Range Statements
The Range Statements provide advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competence, allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. The Range Statements relate to the unit as a whole and helps facilitate holistic assessment. In addition, the following variables may be present for this particular unit of competency

RANGE STATEMENT
CATEGORIES
Difficult terrain
[all categories available at geographic location]
long, steep inclines incorporating loose surface and a step up along the incline
long steep declines incorporating loose surface and a step down along the incline
cross slope driving involving irregular terrain
deep water crossings (water depth above axle, irregular bottom, offset entry and exit points)
bush tracks (narrow, twisting, irregular terrain)
irregular sandy terrain (undulating sand, range of surface conditions from soft to firm, sand hills)
irregular muddy terrain (including deep mud holes, ditches, irregular terrain)
very rough rocky ground (rock strewn creek/river bed or rocky hill trail with obstacles)
snow and ice
slippery incline/declines
Routine maintenance/repair tasks
[all categories]
change wheels in uneven terrain
puncture repairs
fluid top-up

The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competence for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competence and should be read in conjunction with the Range Statements

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
Assessment must confirm sufficient knowledge of techniques to drive four wheel drive vehicles in difficult terrain encountered in the work environment
Assessment of performance should be over a minimum of two (2) different occasions, (forexampleover consecutive days), coveringthe prescribed number of categoriesfrom the Range Statements that are applicable in the learners environment
In particular, assessment must confirm the ability to
perform routine pre-departure checks
load vehicle safely
survey track and accurately assess risk, both day and night
use appropriate range, gear, speed, driving and breaking technique to negotiate difficult terrain, both day and night
apply risk management procedures whilst drivin
Interdependent assessment of units
This unit must be assessed after attainment of competency in the following unit(s)
SRODRV001B Drive and recover a4WD vehicle
This unit must be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s)
Nil
For the purpose of integrated assessment, this unit may be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s)
Nil
Required knowledge and skills
Requiredknowledge
Handling characteristics of four wheel drive vehicles in difficult terrain
Four wheel driving techniques in difficult terrain
Environmental impact of driving in difficult terrain
Requiredskills
Advanced four wheel driving techniques in difficult terrain
Skills and attitude to reduce environmental impact
Resource implications
Physical resources - assessment of this competency requires access to
afour wheel drive vehicle with low range
asuitable outdoor environment with difficult terrain as described in the Range Statements where four wheel drive skills may be demonstrated
maintenance/repair resources
map(s) and compass
food and water resources
Human resources - assessment of this unit of competency will require human resources consistent with those outlined in the Assessment Guidelines. That is, assessors (or persons within the assessment team) must
be competent in this unit
be competent, as a minimum, in the units SRXFAD001A, SRXRIK001A and SRXEMR001A to ensure adequate risk management during the assessment
be current in their knowledge and understanding of the industry through provision of evidence of professional activity in the relevant area
have attained the mandatory competency requirements for assessors under the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) as specified in Standard 7.3 of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations
Consistency in performance
Due to issues such as gaining proficiency in handling a vehicle in difficult terrainthis unit must be assessed over a minimum of two (2) different occasions, (forexampleover consecutive days), in order to ensure consistency of performance over the Range Statements and contexts applicable
Context for assessment
Competency must be demonstrated on the job through practical demonstration or through simulation with a four wheel drive vehicle in environments where four wheel drive skills may be demonstrated
Assessment of this unit of competence will usually include observation of processes and procedures, oral and/or written questioning onrequired knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes
Where performance is not directly observed and/or is required to be demonstrated over a 'period of time' and/or in a 'number of locations', any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues, supervisors, clients or other appropriate persons

KEY COMPETENCIES
Collect, Analyse&Organise Information
Communicate Ideas&Information
Plan&Organise Activities
Work with Others&in Teams
Use Mathematical Ideas&Techniques
Solve Problems
Use Technology
1
1
2
1
2
3
2
These levels do not relate to the Australian Qualifications Framework. They relate to the seven areas of generic competency that underpin effective workplace practices.
The three levels of performance (1, 2 and 3) denote the level of competency required to perform the task:
Use routine approaches
Select from routine approaches
Establish new approaches
Collecting, analysing and organising information - Collecting information regarding the proposed route of the journey
Communicating ideas and information - Advising passengers of any special safety precautions that need to be taken
Planning and organising activities - Planning equipment to carry depending upon types of terrain likely to be encountered
Working with teams and others - Travelling in a convoy with other vehicles
Using mathematical ideas and techniques - Calculating suitable speed/gear for different terrains
Solving problems - Recovering a stuck vehicle
Using technology - Using a snatch strap and winch
Please refer to the Assessment Guidelines for advice on how to use the Key Competencies.