Conduct recovery vehicle operations in a field environment

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
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Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver PUADEFVH001A, 'Conduct recovery vehicle operations in a field environment'.
Google Links
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Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare for recovery tasks

1.1 Orders and instructions are received and confirmed

1.2 Recovery vehicle and equipment are checked and prepared for deployment in accordance with workplace procedures

1.3 Resources required for operational tasks are confirmed and organised

1.4 Recovery crew is briefed on task in accordance with workplace procedures

1.5 Identified problems/shortfalls are reported to appropriate personnel in accordance with workplace procedures so corrective action can occur prior to deployment

1.6 Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout operation in accordance with standard procedures

1.7 Environmentally sustainable work practices are identified, assessed and implemented where feasible

2. Deploy on recovery tasks

2.1 Recovery vehicle is deployed to recovery site in accordance with workplace procedures

2.2 Liaison with disabled equipment stakeholders is conducted to ensure everyone is aware of recovery procedures

3. Recover disabled equipment

3.1 Equipment casualty faults are diagnosed, where possible, to ensure recovery actions are the most efficient and cost effective

3.2 Recovery situation is assessed in accordance with workplace procedures to determine recovery method

3.3 Safety risks associated with recovery task are assessed and measures to ensure a safe working environment are implemented in accordance with workplace procedures

3.4 Briefing of on site personnel is conducted and tasks are allocated and supervised

3.5 Recovery tasks are completed in accordance with workplace procedures

3.6 Minor problems are dealt with in accordance with workplace procedures

3.7 Major incidents outside scope of own capabilities are reported to appropriate personnel

4. Transport disabled equipment

4.1 Disabled equipment is secured to recovery vehicle in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and workplace procedures

4.2 Stability and braking capability of recovery vehicle is tested to ensure it is safe to transport disabled equipment

4.3 Recovery vehicle is driven to maintenance facility

4.4 Unforseen incidents are managed as they occur

5. Finalise recovery tasks

5.1 Equipment casualty is handed over to owner or recovered further in accordance with workplace procedures

5.2 Documentation, including reports and returns, are completed in accordance with workplace procedures

5.3 Maintenance is supervised and conducted in accordance with workplace procedures

5.4 Faulty equipment is reported and actions are taken in accordance with workplace procedures

5.5 Recovery crew is debriefed as required


Qualifications and Skillsets

PUADEFVH001A appears in the following qualifications:

  • PUA32909 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Vehicle Recovery)
  • TLI42111 - Certificate IV in Driving Operations
  • TLI42116 - Certificate IV in Driving Operations