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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare a quad bike for operation
  2. Operate a quad bike
  3. Complete quad bike operation

Range Statement

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.

Personal protective equipment must include:

a suitable quad bike helmet

enclosed toe shoes.

Pre-operational checks must include:

vehicle damage and serviceability

fuel

brake effectiveness

throttle smooth operation and self-closing return

tyres including pressure and condition

vehicle controls.

Quad bike active riding techniques must include:

pre-positioning, correct timing and appropriate adjustment of operator body weight when going uphill including body weight forward

pre-positioning, correct timing and appropriate adjustment of operator body weight when going downhill including body weight rearward

positioning of operator body weight centrally when cornering at very slow speeds, and transition to positioning of operator body weight to the inside of the turn when cornering at higher speeds

positioning of operator body weight centrally when cornering at very slow speeds, and transition to positioning of operator body weight to the uphill side when riding across slopes

standing up to improve situational awareness and ability to exercise active riding technique, when operating in restricted visibility situations, rough terrains, crossing obstacles and avoiding hazards.

Unload, load and secure quad bike must include at least one of the following:

trailer

transportation device

on-site vehicle storage.