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Extract disabled equipment using winching techniques in a field environment

Extract disabled equipment using winching techniques in a field environment

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFVH002A
State Code
AVV96
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
24/01/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit covers the competency required to assess equipment and vehicles requiring recovery and to employ suitable winching techniques and procedures to extricate casualties utilising specialist recovery vehicles equipped with motorised winching equipment.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Respond to call for assistance
  • 1.1 Winching tasks are received and details are confirmed
  • 1.2 Tasks are assessed to determine equipment requirements
  • 1.3 Recovery vehicle is checked and prepared for task in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Recovery vehicle is deployed to casualty site in preparation to conduct task
2. Assess winching task
  • 2.1 Liaison is conducted with on site personnel
  • 2.2 Equipment casualty is assessed to determine suitability for winching
  • 2.3 Site is inspected, hazards andobstacles associated with winching are identified and measures are implemented to overcome obstacles
  • 2.4 Winching equipment requirements to extricate casualty are determined to ensure recovery vehicle and equipment are suitable for task
  • 2.5 Winching procedure is developed taking into account terrain conditions, requirements of casualty, site, recovery equipment and vehicle capabilities
  • 2.6 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements are determined and applied during winching operations
3. Prepare for winching task
  • 3.1 Equipment casualty is prepared for winching in accordance with winching procedure
  • 3.2 Winching equipment is prepared in accordance with winching procedure
  • 3.3 Briefing of on site personnel is conducted and tasks are allocated and supervised
4. Extricate equipment casualty using winch
  • 4.1 Winching process is closely controlled and conducted in accordance with winching procedure
  • 4.2 Minor problems are dealt with as they arise
  • 4.3 Assistance is sought from appropriate personnel when major problems outside scope of own capabilities occur
5. Finalise winching operations
  • 5.1 Equipment casualty is handed over to owner or recovered further in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 5.2 Winching equipment is recovered and inspected for damage in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 5.3 Unserviceable equipment is reported and suitable actions are taken in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 5.4 Equipment is maintained in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and workplace procedures
  • 5.5 Documentation is compiled and reports are made in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 5.6 Worksite is refurbished in accordance with workplace procedures
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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Workplace procedures may include:
Australian Standards
Briefs
Duty statements
Legislative requirements
Manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions
WHS regulations
Organisational policies and procedures
Procedure manuals
Relevant state/territory or federal legislation
Standard operating procedures
Written or verbal instructions
Equipment casualties may include:
Construction equipment
Light vehicles
Medium or heavy rigid vehicles
Plant equipment
Hazards associated with winching may include:
Environmental hazards
Equipment failure
Fatigue
Hazardous materials contained within equipment casualties
Manual handling of heavy and/or awkward loads
Obstacles to winching may include:
Distance between casualty and winching point
Soil conditions
Terrain
Vegetation
Weather conditions
Winching equipment may include:
Chains
Joining devices including:
hammerlocks
oblong links
shackles
swivels
Pulleys
Winches
Winch ropes and fittings
Winching procedure may include:
Attachment method
Contingencies
Equipment layout
Mechanical advantage
Resources
Safety procedures
Sequence of events
Total pull required
Velocity ratio
WHS requirements may include:
Personal protective equipment
Safety distances
Safety equipment
Warning devices
Briefing of on site personnel may include:
Communication procedures
Emergency procedures
Safety requirements
Winching procedures
Minor problems may include:
Avoidable damage to equipment casualty during winching operations
Minor malfunctions and breakages within winching equipment
Major problems may include:
Breakage of winch rope
Major malfunctions within winching equipment
Requirements for extricating equipment casualty exceeding capabilities of recovery vehicle
Rollover of equipment casualty
Serious injuries to on site personnel
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
conduct winching operations on ground which is soft enough to simulate the conditions encountered when winching bogged vehicles
conduct a winching operation to extricate a light and a medium/heavy rigid vehicle
utilise motorised winches, winch ropes and associated fittings
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over time using a variety of equipment casualties and situations which the candidate is likely to encounter within the workplace.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed in areas of difficult terrain incorporating undulating ground.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
recovery vehicles and winching equipment
actual or simulated equipment casualties
specific workplace operating procedures and publications
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BBC06 DEFVEH002 Extract disabled equipment using winching techniques in a field environment Unit of competency
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