Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

OHS requirements:
are to be in line with federal, state or territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:
PPE and clothing
safety equipment
current first aid equipment in vehicle
current vehicle firefighting equipment
hazard and risk control
fatigue management
elimination of hazardous materials and substances
safe forest practices, including required actions relating to forest fire
techniques for manual handling, including shifting, lifting and carrying

Environmental requirements may include:
legislation
organisational policies and procedures
workplace practices

Legislative requirements:
are to be in line with federal, state or territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice and may include:
award and organisational agreements
industrial relations
Australian standards
confidentiality and privacy
OHS
the environment
equal employment opportunity
anti-discrimination
relevant industry codes of practice
duty of care

Organisational requirements may include:
legal compliance documentation
organisational and site guidelines
policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility
procedural manuals
quality and continuous improvement processes and standards
OHS, emergency and evacuation procedures
ethical standards
recording and reporting requirements
equipment use, maintenance and storage requirements
environmental management requirements, including waste minimisation and disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines

Type of object may include:
vehicle
water tank
log
rock
other object

Hazards may include:
damage to vehicle
wet and iced terrain
flooded terrain
fire in vehicle
fire at the scene
faulty brakes
leaking fuel
faulty steering mechanism on vehicle
animals and objects in vehicle path
crocodiles and snakes in some areas
windy or foggy sections of terrain
steep slopes
land slides
tree limbs
black ice
trailers
logs, rocks and other unexpected obstacles
weather conditions
slippery surfaces
unsafe or damaged equipment
spilt or leaking fuel or dangerous or hazardous goods or substances
unsafe manual-lifting procedures

4x4 vehicle may include:
manual and automatic four-wheel drive
all-wheel drive

Manufacturer specifications may include:
engine characteristics, including:
towing capacity of the vehicle
system’s warning functions
four-wheel drive operation
radius of turning circle
safety procedures
instructions relating to engine air intake

Risk-managementstrategies may include:
appropriate vehicle and trailer clearance
appropriate approach and departure angles
correct load management
controlled braking methods using:
electric brakes
no brakes
override brakes
adequate movement of the tow system
making adjustment for extra length and width of trailers, and their tendency to ‘cut in’ on corners and curves
making appropriate adjustment in braking distance to compensate for the combined extra weight of vehicle and trailer
driving vehicle to minimise trailer sway
engaging a lower gear when travelling downhill with a trailer to give greater vehicle control and reduce load on brakes
ensuring mirrors on both sides of towing vehicle are properly adjusted to give a clear view of vehicles approaching from the rear

Recovery devices may include:
winches
ropes
cables
slings
pullers

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
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can tow a trailer or move an object using a 4x4 vehicle safely and in line with organisational requirements

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of:
following applicable federal, state or territory legislative and regulatory requirements and codes of practice relevant to operating a 4x4 vehicle towing a trailer or object
following organisational policies and procedures relevant to operating a 4x4 in a towing situation
assessing the safety of towing a trailer or object
operating a 4x4 over a range of towing situations

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency is assessed in the workplace or a realistically simulated workplace
Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints
Assessment of required knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an offsite context
Assessment is to follow relevant regulatory requirements and Australian standards
The following resources should be in place:
4x4 vehicle
workplace location or simulated workplace
materials and equipment relevant to undertaking work applicable to this unit
specifications and work instructions

Method of assessment
Assessment methods must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the FPI11 Training Package
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of required knowledge
Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on required knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of employability skills
Assessment methods must confirm the ability to access, interpret and apply the required knowledge
Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances
Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate
Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality, gender or language backgrounds other than English
Where the participant has a disability, reasonable adjustment may be applied during assessment
Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role