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Instruct four wheel driving skills
Instruct four wheel driving skills
Unit of competency
National Code
SISODRV506A
SISODRV506A
State Code
D6362
D6362
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/10/2014
Field of Education
030515 - Automotive Vehicle Operations
Original Release Date
15/10/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to instruct four wheel driving skills. This unit focuses on planning, instructing and evaluating instructional four wheel driving sessions to enable participants to achieve the skills and knowledge required to participate independently in four wheel driving activities.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan four wheel drive session.
- 1.1. Establish participant's needs and characteristics.
- 1.2. Assess participant's current four wheel driving knowledge in order to determine the session's aims and objectives.
- 1.3. Determine an appropriate instructional plan according to participant's needs and characteristics.
- 1.4. Develop a driving plan according to participant's needs and characteristics, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- 1.5. Select a location according to participant's needs, session's objectives, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- 1.6. Identify potential hazards associated with four wheel driving on various terrain types, and minimise risks according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 1.7. Access relevant sources to interpret detailed weather and environmental information and determine contingency plans.
2. Select and organise equipment and resources.
- 2.1. Select and access equipment and resources according to contextual issues and organisational policies and procedures.
- 2.2. Check equipment for safety, suitability and working condition according to relevant legislation, organisational policies and procedures and manufacturer's recommendations.
- 2.3. Check contents of first aid and repair kits to ensure their suitability to the location and activity.
- 2.4. Arrange, where required, protective clothing for each participant.
3. Brief participants.
- 3.1. Communicate instructions and relevant information about the four wheel drive session in a manner appropriate to the participants.
- 3.2. Encourage participants to seek clarification, information and feedback as required during the session.
- 3.3. Establish a suitable communication system to use while participating in four wheel driving.
- 3.4. Inform participants of known and anticipated hazards, safety procedures and appropriate behaviour.
- 3.5. Define activity boundaries and training area to participants.
- 3.6. Check and confirm that all participants and vehicles are properly equipped for the trip and conditions.
4. Instruct four wheel drive session.
- 4.1. Conduct relevant introductory activities and demonstrate procedures for dealing with emergency and non-routine situations according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 4.2. Apply instructional techniques to impart required knowledge, four wheel driving skills and safety and recovery procedures.
- 4.3. Observe participants during session and adjust or modify individual and or group technique as required.
- 4.4. Respond to emergencies or non-routine situations according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- 4.5. Allow time for reflection at the end of the session, and inform participants of opportunities to further develop their four wheel driving skills and knowledge.
5. Complete post session responsibilities.
- 5.1. Retrieve, inspect, repair and store equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 5.2. Provide opportunities for participants to identify their personal progress and satisfaction with the session and give feedback as required.
- 5.3. Evaluate relevant aspects of the session and determine the level of learning achieved.
- 5.4. Identify potential areas of improvement for future four wheel drive instructional sessions.
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.
Characteristics may include:
age
cultural and situational factors
previous experience and knowledge
physical capabilities.
Session's aims and objectives may include:
developing four wheel driving skills
education
development
therapy
fitness targets
recreation.
Instructional plan may include:
four wheel driving activities and drills
type and duration of activities.
Driving plan may include:
aims and objectives
date, time and duration
location, resources and equipment
safety requirements.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
permits or permission for access
environmental regulations.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
land management and minimal impact codes
assessment procedures
confidentiality of participant information
use and maintenance of equipment
communication protocols
vehicle reporting and notification procedures
travelling in convoy with other vehicles
code of ethics.
Hazards may include:
temperature extremes
slippery or unstable terrain
dangerous animals and insects
stinging trees and nettles
dense vegetation
group management hazards.
Risks may include:
hypothermia
heat exhaustion
injuries
exhaustion
lost party or party member
equipment and course failure.
Relevant sources may include:
Bureau of Meteorology
media
land managers or agencies
local knowledge.
Weather and environmental information may include:
satellite images
daily and weekly forecasts
maximum and minimum temperatures
weather warnings
event warnings
river levels
synoptic charts
high and low tide predictions.
Contingency plans may include:
change in weather
equipment or vehicle failure
terrain conditions.
Equipment may include:
vehicles
spare parts
recovery equipment
safety and rescue equipment
navigation equipment
communication equipment.
Resources may include:
licenses
food and water
clothing
fuel
teaching aids.
Contextual issues may include:
weather conditions, including times
season
transport
location
trip distance and duration
group objectives
group size.
Relevant information may include:
safety procedures
risk and hazard prevention and management
driving, maintenance and recovery techniques
navigation
responsible and safe behaviour.
Instructional techniques may include:
simple to complex
part to whole
chronological
known to unknown
D.E.D.I.C.T:
demonstrate
explain
demonstrate
instruct
critique
test
E.D.I.C.T:
explain
demonstrate
instruct
critique
test
I.D.E.A:
introduce
demonstrate
explain
apply
Safety and recovery procedures may include:
emergency response procedures
group management in emergency situations
symptoms, treatment and prevention of common risks.
Relevant aspects may include:
objectives
planning process
activity site
weather
equipment selection
clothing selection
food selection
instructional content
instructional technique
assessment technique
group feedback
directing techniques
rescue techniques employed.
Characteristics may include:
age
cultural and situational factors
previous experience and knowledge
physical capabilities.
Session's aims and objectives may include:
developing four wheel driving skills
education
development
therapy
fitness targets
recreation.
Instructional plan may include:
four wheel driving activities and drills
type and duration of activities.
Driving plan may include:
aims and objectives
date, time and duration
location, resources and equipment
safety requirements.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
permits or permission for access
environmental regulations.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
land management and minimal impact codes
assessment procedures
confidentiality of participant information
use and maintenance of equipment
communication protocols
vehicle reporting and notification procedures
travelling in convoy with other vehicles
code of ethics.
Hazards may include:
temperature extremes
slippery or unstable terrain
dangerous animals and insects
stinging trees and nettles
dense vegetation
group management hazards.
Risks may include:
hypothermia
heat exhaustion
injuries
exhaustion
lost party or party member
equipment and course failure.
Relevant sources may include:
Bureau of Meteorology
media
land managers or agencies
local knowledge.
Weather and environmental information may include:
satellite images
daily and weekly forecasts
maximum and minimum temperatures
weather warnings
event warnings
river levels
synoptic charts
high and low tide predictions.
Contingency plans may include:
change in weather
equipment or vehicle failure
terrain conditions.
Equipment may include:
vehicles
spare parts
recovery equipment
safety and rescue equipment
navigation equipment
communication equipment.
Resources may include:
licenses
food and water
clothing
fuel
teaching aids.
Contextual issues may include:
weather conditions, including times
season
transport
location
trip distance and duration
group objectives
group size.
Relevant information may include:
safety procedures
risk and hazard prevention and management
driving, maintenance and recovery techniques
navigation
responsible and safe behaviour.
Instructional techniques may include:
simple to complex
part to whole
chronological
known to unknown
D.E.D.I.C.T:
demonstrate
explain
demonstrate
instruct
critique
test
E.D.I.C.T:
explain
demonstrate
instruct
critique
test
I.D.E.A:
introduce
demonstrate
explain
apply
Safety and recovery procedures may include:
emergency response procedures
group management in emergency situations
symptoms, treatment and prevention of common risks.
Relevant aspects may include:
objectives
planning process
activity site
weather
equipment selection
clothing selection
food selection
instructional content
instructional technique
assessment technique
group feedback
directing techniques
rescue techniques employed.
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 and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
plans and delivers information, explanations and demonstrations for four wheel drive sessions to ensure activities are conducted safely according to participant's needs and characteristics
observes and monitors the progress of participants and provides constructive feedback, intervention and modification of instructional techniques to improve participant performance and maintain safety
applies contingency management techniques to deal with a range of problems and issues that commonly arise during four wheel drive sessions
evaluates and reflects on own instruction performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure instruction of multiple four wheel driving activities that reflect the needs and characteristics of a range of participants to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
a suitable outdoor environment to instruct four wheel drive session
participants to take part in four wheel drive session
four wheel drive vehicles
recovery, maintenance, repair, navigation, communication and teaching equipment
resources and information regarding participants and location to plan, instruct and document four wheel driving sessions for a variety of participants.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
observation of planning processes, such as consulting with participants to determine their needs and characteristics
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge and application of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of sessions
observation of four wheel drive instruction, monitoring and adjustment according to participant's needs and characteristics
observation of dealing with contingencies, such as changing weather conditions and equipment failure
review of portfolio of four wheel driving and instructional session plans
third-party reports from a leader detailing performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
plans and delivers information, explanations and demonstrations for four wheel drive sessions to ensure activities are conducted safely according to participant's needs and characteristics
observes and monitors the progress of participants and provides constructive feedback, intervention and modification of instructional techniques to improve participant performance and maintain safety
applies contingency management techniques to deal with a range of problems and issues that commonly arise during four wheel drive sessions
evaluates and reflects on own instruction performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure instruction of multiple four wheel driving activities that reflect the needs and characteristics of a range of participants to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
a suitable outdoor environment to instruct four wheel drive session
participants to take part in four wheel drive session
four wheel drive vehicles
recovery, maintenance, repair, navigation, communication and teaching equipment
resources and information regarding participants and location to plan, instruct and document four wheel driving sessions for a variety of participants.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
observation of planning processes, such as consulting with participants to determine their needs and characteristics
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge and application of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of sessions
observation of four wheel drive instruction, monitoring and adjustment according to participant's needs and characteristics
observation of dealing with contingencies, such as changing weather conditions and equipment failure
review of portfolio of four wheel driving and instructional session plans
third-party reports from a leader detailing performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OBF43 | SISODRV002 | Lead four wheel driving activities | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D445 | SIS50310 | Diploma of Outdoor Recreation | Qualification |