Required skills

problemsolving skills to

anticipate and mitigate potential hazards and risks in difficult terrain

reduce environmental impact

conduct predeparture checks basic maintenance and repairs of vehicle

communication and literacy skills to

record all maintenance and repairs conducted on the four wheel drive vehicle

report to relevant personnel

planning and organising skills to access all required equipment appropriate to the area and terrain being accessed

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe participation during four wheel driving

features and characteristics of four wheel drive vehicles and equipment to enable their appropriate selection and safe use of vehicles and equipment

four wheel driving techniques used in difficult terrain

terrain and weather features and how these might impact on four wheel driving including terrain specific safety requirements to minimise risk to self others and the environment

maintenance and basic repair procedures to ensure risk minimisation to self and group

minimal impact techniques to enable protection of the environment

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 equipment and supply requirements according to the conditions and duration of the activity and conducts routine predeparture checks of vehicle or vehicles and takes action to correct deficiencies

surveys track and assesses risk for both day and night driving and selects route that reduces environmental impact and risk to self and others

performs maintenance and minor repairs on four wheel drive vehicle and reports details on vehicle performance and action taken to appropriate personnel

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure application of driving techniques to negotiate difficult terrain types that reflect local conditions and are of a sufficient duration to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

a suitable outdoor environment with difficult terrain for four wheel driving

a suitable four wheel drive vehicle with low range

maintenance navigation and repair equipment

resources and information to plan and select equipment for the activity

legislation and organisational policies and procedures that impact on the conduct of four wheel driving

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 safe four wheel driving technique on difficult terrain

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of difficult terrain features and risks

observation of safe maintenance and repair performance

thirdparty reports from supervisor detailing performance

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

SISODRVA Coordinate recovery of WD vehicles

SISODRV405A Coordinate recovery of 4WD vehicles

Guidance information for assessment

Contextual issues may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Relevant sources may include:

Weather and environmental information may include:

Food and water requirements may include:

Principles of nutrition may include:

Equipment may include:

Routine pre-departure checks may include:

Difficult terrain may include:

Routine maintenance and repair tasks may include: