Required skills

communication skills to

consult with participants to plan an appropriate four wheel drive session

convey information about the safety aspects of the session

interact with participants to create a safe and positive environment

problemsolving skills to

plan four wheel drive sessions according to participants needs and characteristics

address participant difficulties in developing techniques

anticipate and respond to nonroutine situations and emergencies

planning and organising skills to

source allocate and coordinate vehicle resources equipment and a suitable location

monitor and evaluate progress

organise participants into manageable groups for driving

language and literacy skills to

produce driving and instructional plans for the session

complete post session participant and self evaluations

first aid and emergency response skills appropriate to the location to enable initial response recovery and or rescue in emergencies while instructing four wheel driving

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of four wheel driving sessions

instruction techniques and theories applicable to a range of ages and learning abilities

location specific information to assist in the planning process and enable management of potential hazards risks and any special restrictions applying to the area

vehicle and equipment types characteristics and technology used for four wheel driving the advantages and disadvantages and factors affecting selection use and maintenance

principles of nutrition to maintain health and energy during the trip

weather and environmental information to ascertain possible conditions and their affect on the trip

hazards that may be experienced in various conditions on different terrain

first aid emergency and rescue procedures relevant to the location to ensure safety of self and others

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 and delivers information explanations and demonstrations for four wheel drive sessions to ensure activities are conducted safely according to participants needs and characteristics

observes and monitors the progress of participants and provides constructive feedback intervention and modification of instructional techniques to improve participant performance and maintain safety

applies contingency management techniques to deal with a range of problems and issues that commonly arise during four wheel drive sessions

evaluates and reflects on own instruction performance to identify strengths weaknesses and areas that need improvement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure instruction of multiple four wheel driving activities that reflect the needs and characteristics of a range of participants to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

a suitable outdoor environment to instruct four wheel drive session

participants to take part in four wheel drive session

four wheel drive vehicles

recovery maintenance repair navigation communication and teaching equipment

resources and information regarding participants and location to plan instruct and document four wheel driving sessions for a variety of participants

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 planning processes such as consulting with participants to determine their needs and characteristics

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge and application of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of sessions

observation of four wheel drive instruction monitoring and adjustment according to participants needs and characteristics

observation of dealing with contingencies such as changing weather conditions and equipment failure

review of portfolio of four wheel driving and instructional session plans

thirdparty reports from a leader detailing performance

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

Characteristics may include:

Session's aims and objectives may include:

Instructional plan may include:

Driving plan may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Hazards may include:

Risks may include:

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Weather and environmental information may include:

Contingency plans may include:

Equipment may include:

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Contextual issues may include:

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Instructional techniques may include:

Safety and recovery procedures may include:

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