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Recover four wheel drive vehicles

Recover four wheel drive vehicles

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT3260
State Code
AXL03
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/05/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/10/2016
Field of Education
030515 - Automotive Vehicle Operations
Original Release Date
05/10/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to use recovery equipment and advanced skills to recover four-wheel drive (4x4) vehicles in difficult terrain conditions.The unit applies to those who recover 4x4 vehicles in a variety of work settings. No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan 4x4 recovery
  • 1.1 Survey site to identify hazards, assess risks and select suitable strategy.
  • 1.2 Select personal protective equipment appropriate to type of recovery operation.
  • 1.3 Inform appropriate personnel of location.
  • 1.4 Determine potential environmental impact of recovery.
2. Apply safe recovery method
  • 2.1 Establish and maintain communications with appropriate personnel during recovery operations.
  • 2.2 Determine recovery method based on the terrain conditions and circumstances.
  • 2.3 Consider operating variables, define danger zone and apply strategies to reduce risk and environmental impact during recovery.
  • 2.4 Determine the recovery equipment required and its availability.
  • 2.5 Set up an exclusion zone.
  • 2.6 Repair environmental damage where possible.
3. Use vehicle recovery equipment safely
  • 3.1 Identify hazards and position recovery equipment safely.
  • 3.2 Use safe operating procedures while using recovery equipment.
  • 3.3 Use rated recovery equipment within limitations and capabilities.
4. Maintain vehicle recovery equipment
  • 4.1 Carry out maintenance on recovery equipment.
  • 4.2 Document equipment maintenance according to organisational procedures.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WF823 FPICOT3260 Recover four wheel drive vehicles Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODS41 FWPCOT3326 Recover four wheel drive vehicle Unit of competency