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Operate side by side utility vehicles

Operate side by side utility vehicles

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCMOM211A
State Code
D7013
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 operation of side by side utility vehicles and defines the standard required to: conduct pre and post operational checks; operate side by side utility vehicles in a safe, efficient and controlled manner; perform minor maintenance and fault finding.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare side by side utility vehicle for use
  • 1.1. Appropriate personnel protective equipment is used and maintained according to enterprise requirements.
  • 1.2. Conduct routine pre-operational checks.
  • 1.3. Replace and/or report damaged or worn components.
  • 1.4. Identify and report potential Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards.
  • 1.5. Secure loads and ensure weight does not exceed limits.
  • 1.6. Attach equipment and loads that do not exceed the weight limitations or change the dynamic stability of the vehicle.
  • 1.7. Appropriate licenses for operation of vehicles are obtained where required.
2. Operate side by side utility vehicle
  • 2.1. Operate machinery and equipment in a safe, efficient and controlled manner.
  • 2.2. Operate side by side utility vehicles in accordance with task requirements, conditions and manufacturers operating guidelines.
  • 2.3. Assess and minimise potential risks to self, others and the environment.
  • 2.4. Ensure that the vehicles seat belts and other safety features are functional and used.
  • 2.5. Environmental implications associated with side by side utility vehicle operation are recognized and positive enterprise environmental procedures applied where relevant.
3. Complete work
  • 3.1. Follow shut down procedures.
  • 3.2. Complete operational records.
  • 3.3. Carry out routine operator servicing.
  • 3.4. Identify and report malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
The variables for this unit may include:
side by side utility vehicles used in agricultural, horticultural or conservation land management contexts.
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
In order to confer competency, evidence must prove that the candidate is able to:
conduct pre and post operational checks;
operate side by side utility vehicles in a safe, efficient and controlled manner;
perform minor maintenance and fault finding; and
give due respect to:
performance criteria;
application of knowledge and skills;
human exposure to health and safety hazards;
environmental impacts; and
animal welfare.
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.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAP06 AHCMOM211 Operate side by side utility vehicles Unit of competency