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Operate off-road vehicles

Operate off-road vehicles

Unit of competency
National Code
SFICOMP310C
State Code
D9190
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/07/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/03/2012
Field of Education
030515 - Automotive Vehicle Operations
Original Release Date
13/03/2012
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency involves operating four-wheel drive vehicles with towed equipment, in off-road conditions in a safe and effective manner.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit. Therefore it will be necessary to check with the relevant state or territory regulators for current licensing, legislative or regulatory requirements before undertaking this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare vehicle for operation
  • 1.1. Vehicle is selected to meet operational requirements.
  • 1.2. Preliminary check of the vehicle is completed to ensure it is serviceable.
  • 1.3. Equipment and accessories are checked to ensure they are available and serviceable.
  • 1.4. Start-up checks are completed according to jurisdictional procedures.
  • 1.5. Trailer is attached and loads are arranged and securely tied down according to jurisdictional procedures and legislative requirements.
  • 1.6. Vehicle route is determined taking into account vehicle limitations and safety of vehicle occupants, vehicle and any trailers/equipment attached to vehicle.
2. Drive the vehicle
  • 2.1. Vehicle is driven in a defensive manner taking into account vehicle limitations and the risk of damage to the environment, vehicle and any attached trailer/equipment, and the safety of vehicle occupants.
  • 2.2. Four-wheel drive capability is utilised effectively in response to varying terrain conditions.
  • 2.3. Appropriate measures are taken where environmental factors immobilise or impede progress of vehicle.
3. Follow up vehicle usage
  • 3.1. Vehicle usage logs are completed according to jurisdictional procedures and enterprise requirements.
  • 3.2. Mechanical problems and service requirements are reported or acted upon according to jurisdictional procedures and enterprise requirements.
  • 3.3. Vehicle is left in a clean and tidy manner and parked according to jurisdictional procedures and enterprise requirements.
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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Vehicle may include:
four-wheel drive and all terrain vehicle (ATV).
Equipment and accessories may include:
effective means of communication
drinking water
first aid kit.
Start-up checks may include:
coolant
equipment/locker security
fuel
instruments and gauges:
analog systems indicators (e.g. high-beam, turn signals and parking brakes)
audible warning devices
brake warning lights
electrical charging
oil pressure
speedometer
tachometer
temperature
warning lights
oil
pump
visual inspection of vehicle
water.
Appropriate measures may include:
assessing floor of creek or river crossing
assessing water depth and flow
extricate bogged vehicle
repair or replace flat or damaged tyres.
Environmental factors may include:
boggy or sandy ground
creek or river crossings
ice or snow
obstructions (e.g. fallen trees and power lines)
rugged terrain
tidal movements.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit
Assessment must confirm ability to:
operate four-wheel drive vehicles with a towed trailer in an off-road environment whilst demonstrating an awareness of personal safety and that of other users.

Assessment must confirm knowledge of:
four-wheel drive vehicle operating procedures.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment is to be conducted either on the job or in a simulated working environment. Competence should be demonstrated using a four-wheel drive vehicle towing a loaded trailer. All terrain vehicles should be included for fisheries compliance activities if used in the region.

Resources may include:
access to relevant vehicles and loaded trailer.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
observation of practical demonstration
written or oral short-answer testing.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit may be assessed holistically with other units within a qualification.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S4203 SFICOMP310B Operate off-road vehicles Unit of competency