This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely operate a side by side utility vehicle including undertaking pre-start checks and shut down procedures.

The unit applies to individuals who operate side by side utility vehicles to undertake routine work under general supervision with limited autonomy and accountability.

Vehicle must be operated according to relevant state/territory licensing authority vehicle licence requirements and regulations.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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This section specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Pre-operational checks must include:	vehicle damage and serviceability fuel brakes tyres including pressure and condition vehicle controls.
Personal protective equipment must include:	a suitable helmet according to operators manual enclosed toe shoes
Side by side utility vehicle driver skills must include:	parking across the slope when parking on a hill or gradient on-board weight distribution load security crossing obstacles avoiding hazards.
Safety features must include at least three of the following:	roll-over protective structure seat belts side nets doors occupant hand holds tyre selection and inflation pressure.
Unload, load and secure side by side utility vehicle must include at least one of the following:	trailer transportation device on site vehicle storage.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Confirm with supervisor activity to be undertaken, including identifying potential hazards and risks and implementing safe working practices to manage risks
Conduct routine pre-operational checks on the vehicle according to operators manual and report faults or malfunctions for repair
Select and maintain personal protective equipment according to workplace safety requirements
Use, wear and correctly fit personal protective equipment including helmets that are fit for purpose according to operators manual
Attach equipment and loads that do not exceed the weight limitations of the vehicle
Secure loads to ensure safe transport
Start up, steer, manoeuvre, position and stop side by side utility vehicle in a controlled manner
Identify environmental and biosecurity implications associated with side by side utility vehicle operation and minimise impact of vehicle use
Apply side by side utility vehicle driver skills
Operate side by side utility vehicles in accordance with task requirements, conditions and operators manual
Identify and avoid riding surfaces, terrains and slopes that are dangerous to safe operation
Operate and manoeuvre over a variety of surfaces, slopes and terrain to minimise risk to safety
Modify side by side utility vehicle operation according to local weather conditions
Ensure that vehicle seat belts and other safety features are functional and correctly fitted
Shut down side by side utility vehicle
Identify and report malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage to supervisor
Park and secure side by side utility vehicle
Remove and store keys in the required location
Unload, load and secure side by side utility vehicle safely
Maintain vehicle use records for servicing purposes in line with workplace practices

Assessment Cover Sheet

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