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Guide 4WD tours

Guide 4WD tours

Unit of competency
National Code
SISODRV303A
State Code
D6359
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
28/11/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/10/2014
Field of Education
092101 - Sport And Recreation Activities
Original Release Date
13/10/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to guide participants on four wheel drive tours. This unit focuses on the application of planning skills to make suitable arrangements to lead a group on four wheel drive trips.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan a four wheel drive trip.
  • 1.1. Conduct relevant assessments to determine the condition of participants.
  • 1.2. Develop a trip plan according to participant's needs, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
  • 1.3. Select a location according to participant's abilities, trip objectives, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
  • 1.4. Identify hazards associated with four wheel driving and minimise risks to ensure personal safety of participants.
  • 1.5. Access relevant sources to interpret detailed weather and environmental information to determine activity plan
  • 1.6. Determine food and water requirements according to principles of nutrition and contextual issues of the trip.
  • 1.7. Obtain permits or permission for access where necessary, and inform appropriate authorities before commencing the trip.
2. Select equipment for the group.
  • 2.1. Select vehicle and equipment according to contextual issues and organisational policies and procedures and check serviceability.
  • 2.2. Conduct pre-departure checks of vehicles and equipment to ensure safety and suitability to the activity.
  • 2.3. Apply safe vehicle loading practices to pack equipment that is not required on hand.
3. Brief participants.
  • 3.1. Communicate instructions and relevant information about the four wheel drive trip in a manner suitable to the participants.
  • 3.2. Outline safety procedures and boundaries for the trip.
  • 3.3. Demonstrate packing of vehicle to participants.
  • 3.4. Establish a suitable communication system for participants to use while four wheel driving.
  • 3.5. Explain symptoms, treatment and prevention of fatigue and dehydration to trip planning in terms of food, clothing, driving times and distances.
  • 3.6. Ensure all participants and vehicles are properly equipped for the trip and conditions.
4. Lead a group of four wheel drive vehicles.
  • 4.1. Monitor appropriate spacing between vehicles and driving pace according to conditions throughout trip.
  • 4.2. Monitor participant's performance and provide appropriate feedback and encouragement.
  • 4.3. Implement modifications to trip in regard to all variable factors that are monitored.
  • 4.4. Recognise situations where a hazard needs to be scouted.
  • 4.5. Identify the best lines through hazards taking into consideration the ability of the group and safety issues.
  • 4.6. Manage the movement of the group to maintain the safest situation when negotiating the hazard.
5. Complete post trip responsibilities.
  • 5.1. Notify relevant authorities of trip completion.
  • 5.2. Retrieve, inspect, repair and store equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • 5.3. Complete vehicle performance reports and notify designated personnel where required.
  • 5.4. Evaluate relevant aspects of trip organisation and conduct.
  • 5.5. Identify potential areas of improvement for future four wheel drive trips.
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.
Condition of participants may include:
previous experience
age
injuries and illnesses.
Trip plan may include:
aims and objectives
date, time and duration
location, vehicles and equipment
safety and emergency 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
Adventure Activity Guidelines
land management and minimal impact policies
confidentiality of participant information
time and budget constraints
use and maintenance of equipment
communication protocols
vehicle reporting and notification procedures
travelling in convoy with other vehicles
code of ethics.
Trip objectives may include:
self improvement
meeting people
adventure and recreation.
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.
Food and water requirements may include:
menu planning and preparation
perishability
packaging
storage.
Principles of nutrition may include:
food groups
dietary guidelines
essential nutrients
individual food requirements and allergies.
Contextual issues may include:
weather conditions, including times
season
transport
location
trip distance and duration
group objectives
group size.
Appropriate authorities may include:
authorities
supervisors.
Equipment may include:
vehicles
spare parts
fuel
recovery equipment
navigation equipment
communication equipment
safety and rescue equipment.
Relevant information may include:
safety procedures
risk and hazard prevention and management
environmental impact minimisation
driving, maintenance and recovery techniques
navigation
responsible and safe behaviour.
Safety procedures may include:
appropriate spacing between vehicles
use of maintenance and recovery equipment.
Variable factors may include:
change of weather
vehicle and equipment failure
terrain conditions.
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 within activity constraints and guides and monitors groups in a safe and professional manner during a four wheel drive tour
applies contingency management techniques to deal with a range of problems and issues that may arise during four wheel drive trips
encourages and responds to group feedback and evaluates and reflects on own guiding performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure the safe guiding of groups in four wheel drive activities that are appropriate to 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 guide groups on four wheel drive tours
participants to take part in the four wheel drive trip
four wheel drive vehicles
recovery, maintenance and repair, navigation and communication equipment
resources and information regarding participants and location to plan, guide and document four wheel driving activities 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 interacting with a group of participants on multiple occasions, including conveying information for safe participation
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge and application of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of trip
observation of dealing with contingencies, on multiple occasions, such as changing weather conditions and equipment failure
review of four wheel drive trip plans
third-party reports from a four wheel drive leader detailing performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISODRV302A Drive and recover a 4WD vehicle
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBF43 SISODRV002 Lead four wheel driving activities Unit of competency