Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate a four wheel drive vehicle safely in a range of conditions. These include driving a four wheel drive vehicle on normal roads, traversing slopes, ascending and descending steep slopes and stall recovery. It also includes operation of the vehicle in rugged terrain, the use of a jack and the completion of all pre- and post-operational checks. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may be applicable to this unit. Provisional car licence must be held prior to the commencement of this unit of competency for driving on public land/roads. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the Unit |
Driving must be carried out in compliance with the licence requirements and regulations of the relevant state/territory roads and traffic authority. Driving is performed with limited or minimum supervision, with limited accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes. Driving involves the application of four wheel drive vehicle operating principles and procedures to maintain the safety and operation of a commercial four wheel drive vehicle across a variety of on-road and off-road contexts. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Operate four wheel drive vehicles on normal roads |
1.1 Pre-start checks of vehicle and equipment are carried out to manufacturers specifications and roadworthy requirements 1.2 Tyres are checked for pressure suitable for terrain and/or changed in accordance with workplace procedures 1.3 Loads are secured in accordance with workplace and legislative requirements 1.4 Vehicle is driven on-road and off-road to legislative and workplace requirements, at appropriate speeds for conditions and hazards 1.5 Vehicle is parked and shut down in accordance with workplace and manufacturers requirements |
2 Operate vehicle on , or across , a slope |
2.1 Pre-start checks of vehicle and equipment are carried out to manufacturers specifications and roadworthy requirements 2.2 Tyres are checked for pressure suitable for terrain and/or changed to operational guidelines 2.3 Loads are secured in accordance with workplace and legislative requirements 2.4 Vehicle is driven on-road and off-road to regulatory and workplace requirements at appropriate speeds for conditions and hazards |
3 Operate vehicle ascending a steep slope including stall recovery |
3.1 Intended vehicle path is inspected prior to negotiation of slope 3.2 Appropriate gear is selected to ascend grade, and engine revolutions are maintained to ensure constant traction 3.3 Air-conditioning unit is turned off to avoid engine acceleration 3.4 Foot brake is applied as vehicle stalls, handbrake applied and ignition turned off 3.5 Clutch is depressed and reverse gear is selected 3.6 Clutch is released and handbrake is slowly released 3.7 Ignition is turned on and brakes are released 3.8 Vehicle is started and allowed to reverse down the slope 3.9 Brakes are applied as necessary to control descent |
4 Operate vehicle descending a steep slope including stall recovery |
4.1 Intended vehicle path is inspected prior to negotiation of the slope 4.2 Appropriate gear is selected to ascend grade, and engine revolutions are maintained to ensure constant traction 4.3 Air-conditioning unit is turned off to avoid engine acceleration 4.4 Braking is used to control descent and skidding is avoided by the application of brakes to emulate ABS 4.5 Ignition is turned off, foot brake is applied, and handbrake engaged 4.6 Clutch is depressed and low gear is selected 4.7 Clutch is released and handbrake is slowly released 4.8 Ignition is turned on and brakes are released 4.9 Vehicle is started and allowed to continue down the slope 4.10 Brakes are applied as necessary to control descent and skids are steered into |
5 Operate vehicle in rugged terrain |
5.1 Intended vehicle path is inspected prior to negotiation of rugged terrain 5.2 Correct gear/range is selected to negotiate terrain 5.3 Freewheel hubs are engaged and disengaged in accordance with driving conditions 5.4 Vehicle controls are set in accordance with manufacturers instructions for operation in the surrounding terrain 5.5 Traction is maintained in accordance with requirements of the vehicle and the surrounding terrain 5.6 Selection of appropriate gear/range before negotiating terrain is demonstrated 5.7 Where necessary, chains are fitted to vehicle in accordance with manufacturers instructions 5.8 Vehicle load is inspected, positioned and secured to maximise traction for four wheel driving 5.9 Terrain is negotiated in accordance with requirements for specific driving conditions |
6 Operate jack |
6.1 Jack is located under vehicle in accordance with vehicle manufacturers specifications and workplace procedures 6.2 Jack is used and operated in accordance with manufacturers specifications and workplace procedures |
7 Complete operations |
7.1 Vehicle is parked and shut down to workplace and manufacturers requirements 7.2 Faults or malfunctions are corrected and/or reported in accordance with workplace requirements 7.3 Vehicle and equipment are cleaned and stored after use in accordance with workplace requirements 7.4 Any reports required by the workplace are completed in accordance with workplace procedures |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS |
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit. |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package. |
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. |
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Vehicles include: |
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Operations may be carried out in typical four wheel drive situations, including: |
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Minor routine servicing may include: |
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Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: |
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Applicable regulations, legislation and codes may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable
Competency Field
Competency Field |
C - Vehicle Operation |