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
Basic techniques
[all categories]
observation
questioning
Characteristics of the settings
[all categories]
biological, including
vegetation
landscape
topography
scenery
social, including
number of people present and activities they pursue
managerial, including
ownership
development
access regulations
Contextual issues
[all categories]
duration of trip
type of terrain to be covered
remoteness of area to be visited
Impacts caused by outdoor recreation activities
[all categories]
pollution with foreign matter (human waste, rubbish, soap, detergent)
vegetation tramping and breakage
breakage and dislodgment of rock and other formations
compaction of soil and other deposits
disturbance of fauna
introduction of new flora and fauna
chemical alteration of environments
damage to, or inappropriate behaviour in, cultural sites
graffiti
reduction in decomposing timber
campfire scars
noise
intrusion into private lives and culture
development of facilities and signs
Management strategies
[all categories]
dispersal of use
concentration of use
site location
site hardening or shielding
type of use
zoning
size limitations
Range of terrain types
[six categories]
moderateinclines (up and down)
sloping terrain
very soft ground
rocky areas
sand
axle deep water crossings
mud/black soil
snow/ice (where relevant)
Routine maintenance/repair tasks
[all categories]
changing wheels in uneven terrain
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 safe four-wheel driving and recovery techniques in the work environment
Assessment of performance should be over a minimum of two (2) different occasions, (forexampleover consecutive days),covering the prescribed number of categories from the Range Statements
In particular, assessment must confirm the ability to
safely and correctly use the features of a four wheel drive to negotiate a range of different terrain types, both day and night(terrain will vary according to work environment/location)
use appropriate technique and ability to safely recover a four wheel drive vehicle using a single snatch strap
apply maintenance and repair techniques specific to four wheel drive vehicles
be aware of, and use, minimal environmental impact practice
Interdependent assessment of units
This unit must be assessed after attainment of competency in the following unit(s)
Possess a current open driver's licence
This unit must be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s)
SROODR002A Plan outdoor recreation activities
For the purpose of integrated assessment, this unit may be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s)
TDTB0301A Carry out vehicle maintenance
Required knowledge and skills
Requiredknowledge
Features and handling characteristics of four wheel drive vehicles
Four wheel driving techniques in different terrain
Terms used to describe four wheel drive capabilities (approach and departure angles, ramp over angle, ground clearance, suspension travel)
Differences between four wheel drive and four wheel drive vehicles and their impacts on vehicle operation and capability
Tyre management principles
Environmental impact of four wheel driving
Occupational Health and Safety legislation relevant to the use of four wheel drive vehicles
Use of single snatch straps to recover vehicles and hazards associated with vehicle recovery
Techniques for travelling in convoy
Minimum impact codes
Legal and statutory requirements (of land management agencies)
Specific problems of fragile environments or threatened species
Area restrictions
Natural processes and interrelationships occurring within natural environmentsand the manner in which interrelationships between natural processes can be affected
General knowledge of factors affecting land management planning (eg, limits of acceptable change, recreation succession)
Familiarity with terms used in planning for appropriate use of sites/locations (recreation setting, recreation opportunity)
Cultural protocols for making contact and communicating with indigenous people and organisations
Practices which may be implemented to minimise impact (eg, avoidance of sensitive areas, appropriate site and route selection, limited party size, keeping to marked tracks or routes, campfire management and rehabilitation)
Practices and procedures used by land management authorities to reduce impact
restricting access
limiting group size
seasonal restrictions,
use of permits
enforcing Codes of Ethics and Conduct
Requiredskills
Four wheel driving techniques in different terrain
Skills and attitude to reduce environmental impact
Vehicle recovery using single snatch straps
Research and evaluation of impact through observation and questioning
Problem solving and solution focused strategies
Resource implications
Physical resources - assessment of this competency requires access to
asuitable four wheel drive vehicle
asuitable outdoor environment where four wheel drive skills may be demonstrated
maintenance/repair resources
recovery equipment
food and water resources
map(s) and compass
Human resources - assessment of this unit of competency will require human resources consistent with those outlined in the Assessment Guidelines. That is, an assessor (or persons within the assessment team) must
be competent in this unit but preferably be competent in the unit at the level above, i.e., SRODRV002B
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 the variation in possible terrains,this unit must be assessed over a minimum of two (2) different occasions, (forexampleover consecutive days),in order to ensure consistency of performance over the prescribed number of variables and contexts applicable
Context for assessment
This unit must be assessed 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 onrequiredknowledge 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
1
1
1
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 sufficient fuel for the activity
Working with teams and others - Assisting others to recover a vehicle
Using mathematical ideas and techniques - Ensuring suitable tyre pressures
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.