Assessment Requirements for AHCMOM216 Operate side by side utility vehicles

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for AHCMOM216 Operate side by side utility vehicles

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 3.0.

Performance Evidence

An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit. There must be evidence that the individual has safely operated a side by side utility vehicle on at least two riding surface conditions and on an even, uneven and sloping terrain and has:

identified hazards and risks associated with side by side utility vehicle use

identified and avoided driving surfaces, terrains and slopes that are dangerous to safe operation of side by side utility vehicles

selected and worn side by side utility vehicle helmet that is fit for purpose according to operators manual

selected, fitted and used other personal protective equipment that is required for the task

maintained personal protective equipment in suitable condition for use

unloaded the side by side utility vehicle safely and checked it is safe to use

operated and manoeuvred side by side utility vehicles in different surface and terrain conditions including uneven and sloping terrain

started, steered, manoeuvred, positioned and stopped a side by side utility vehicle in a controlled manner

selected appropriate modes of operation and applied side by side utility vehicle driver skills to assist vehicle stability

parked the side by side utility vehicle safely and checked for any damage, malfunctions or faults

loaded and secured side by side utility vehicle safely

minimised environmental impacts associated with side by side utility vehicle operation

followed industry and workplace biosecurity procedures.

Knowledge Evidence

An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

hazards and risks associated with side by side utility vehicle areas of operation

components, controls, modes and features of side by side utility vehicles and their functions

side by side utility vehicle functional applications, including:

occupant hand holds, correct use, importance of reach and keeping body parts inside vehicle

roll-over protective structure

tyre selection and inflation pressure

side nets and doors

operating principles and operating methods of side by side utility vehicles

workplace safety plan for operating and maintaining side by side utility vehicles

side by side utility vehicle operator’s manual

side by side utility vehicle driver skills, including higher level two foot pedal operation skills, for technical applications

effects of different surfaces and terrain conditions on the operation of side by side utility vehicle

load limits and attachments specific to side by side utility vehicle capabilities and the effects to dynamic stability of the side by side utility vehicle including:

weight distribution

load security

liquid or shifting loads

effect of load when operating on uneven or steep terrain

loading and unloading safely from a trailer, transportation device and site storage, including use of:

tie down devices

vehicle ramps

loading surfaces and angle

variations in state/territory regulations and legislation that may apply in regard to side by side utility vehicle use

environmental impacts associated with operating side by side utility vehicles and consequences of substandard environmental and biosecurity practices

industry and workplace biosecurity procedures.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of skills must take place under the following conditions:

physical conditions:

a workplace setting or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions

helmets must be worn whilst operating side by side utility vehicles according to operators manual

resources, equipment and materials:

side by side utility vehicle

vehicle fuel

side by side utility vehicle helmet as identified by operator manual

enclosed toe shoes

specifications:

side by side utility vehicle manufacturer specifications and operator manuals

industry and workplace biosecurity procedures applicable to side by side utility vehicle operation

timeframes:

according to the job requirements.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides are available at VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72