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Operate quad bikes

Operate quad bikes

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCMOM212A
State Code
D7014
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/12/2011
Field of Education
030515 - Automotive Vehicle Operations
Original Release Date
22/12/2011
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the process of maintaining and operating quad bikes (four wheeled), and defines the standard required to: perform routine pre-operational checks and maintenance; match, attach and operate equipment as described in the manufacturer's operators manual; recognise and control hazards and risks; safely operate quad bikes in a range of weather and terrain conditions; monitor and maintain vehicle records.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare a quad bike for operation
  • 1.1. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified and safety concerns reported to the supervisor.
  • 1.2. Routine checks and maintenance of quad bike is conducted prior to use according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements.
  • 1.3. Attached equipment suitable for quad bikes is fitted according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • 1.4. Attached equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements, checked for safety, and set for operation.
  • 1.5. Quad bike and equipment faults or malfunctions are identified and reported for repair according to enterprise requirements.
  • 1.6. Areas and applications excluded to quad bikes are identified on the farm safety plan.
  • 1.7. Appropriate licenses for operation of vehicles are obtained where required.
  • 1.8. Unload quad bike safely.
2. Operate a quad bike
  • 2.1. Risks to self, others and the environment are recognised and controlled according to legislative and enterprise requirements.
  • 2.2. Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used and maintained according to legislative and enterprise requirements.
  • 2.3. Legislation and enterprise policies are complied with in regards to carrying passengers only bikes specifically equipped for passengers may be used.
  • 2.4. Hazards are identified, anticipated and controlled through the application of safe riding techniques.
  • 2.5. Farm quad bikes are operated in a safe and controlled manner and monitored for performance and efficiency.
  • 2.6. Environmental implications associated with quad bike operation are recognised and positive enterprise environmental procedures applied where relevant.
3. Complete and check quad bike operation
  • 3.1. Shut-down procedures are conducted according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise requirements.
  • 3.2. Malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage to ride-on vehicle is detailed and reported according to enterprise requirements.
  • 3.3. Quad bikes are cleaned, secured and stored according to enterprise requirements.
  • 3.4. Quad bike operational reports are maintained to industry standards according to enterprise requirements.
  • 3.5. Load and secure quad bike safely.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Quad bikes may include:
the use of quad bikes (4 wheel motor bikes) in a range of off road situations including agriculture, horticulture conservation and land management and recreational situations.
Quad bikes exclude:
two wheel motor bikes
side by side utility vehicles.
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 and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
perform routine pre-operational checks and maintenance
attach and operate equipment
recognise and control hazards and risks
safely operate quad bikes vehicles in a range of weather and terrain conditions
match and attach equipment appropriate to work requirements
monitor and maintain vehicle records.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S3590 RTE2308A Operate ride-on vehicles Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAU01 AHCMOM212 Operate quad bikes Unit of competency