Elements and Performance Criteria

Range Statements
The Range Statements provide advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competence, allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. The Range Statements relate to the unit as a whole and helps facilitate holistic assessment. In addition, the following variables may be present for this particular unit of competency

RANGE STATEMENT
CATEGORIES
Different terrain conditions
[all categories experienced in geographical location]
hard ground
soft sand
mud
snow
Equipment
[all categories]
steel cables
tow rope
chains
tree trunk protectors
winch
jacks
Jacks
[two categories]
Bottle jack
Hi-lift jack
Bull bags
Maintenance
[all categories]
cleaning
cable rolling
greasing/oiling
Operating variables
[all categories]
type of recovery equipment used, eg, possibility of cable or rope failure
direction of recovery
suitable protection
potential for vehicle roll or fall
effect of suction on cable/winch capacity
Recovery equipment
[all categories]
steel cables
tow ropes
chains
shackles
tree trunk protectors
winch
dynamic elastic, eg, snatch straps
Risk management strategies
[all categories]
define danger zone
safe use of equipment
use of rated equipment where practicable
safe operating procedures
Safe operating procedures when using a jack
[all categories]
regard for personal safety
regard for vehicle stability
awareness of soft footing

The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competence for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competence and should be read in conjunction with the Range Statements

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
Assessment must confirm sufficient knowledge of advanced vehicle recovery techniques applicable in the work environment
Assessment of performance should be over a minimum of two (2) different occasions, (forexampleover consecutive days), covering the prescribed number of categories from the Range Statements that are applicable in the learners environment
In particular, assessment must confirm the ability to
use different vehicle jacks in different terrains and environmental conditions
use a winch and a snatch block (2:1) in difficult terrain utilising ground anchor points for both hard ground and soft sand
use other types of recovery equipment (cables, tow rope, tree protectors, shackles, chains, snatch straps) in a safe and efficient manne
Interdependent assessment of units
This unit must be assessed after attainment of competency in the following unit(s)
SRODRV001B Drive and recover a 4WD vehicle
This unit must be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s)
Nil
For the purpose of integrated assessment, this unit may be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s)
SRODRV002B Drive a 4WD vehicle in difficult terrain using advanced technique
Required knowledge and skills
Requiredknowledge
Techniques to use jacks and recovery equipment (steel cables, tow ropes, chains, shackles)
Factors affecting choice of recovery equipment and mode of recovery
Issues to consider when defining danger zones
Effect of suction on cable/winch capacity
Hazards and safety issues associated with the use of jacks and recovery equipment (steel cables, tow ropes, chains, shackles, winches)
Advantages/disadvantages of snatch block use in a winch recovery
Maintenance procedures
Requiredskills
Use of jacks and recovery equipment (steel cables, tow ropes, chains, shackles)
Resource implications
Physical resources - assessment of this competency requires access to
afour wheel drive vehicle with low range
asuitable outdoor environment with difficult terrain where four wheel drive skills may be demonstrated
maintenance/repair resources
vehicle recovery equipment such as jacks, recovery straps, winch, tow ropes, chains and tree protectors
food and water resources
map(s) and compass
Human resources - assessment of this unit of competency will require human resources consistent with those outlined in the Assessment Guidelines. That is, assessors (or persons within the assessment team) must
be competent in this unit
be competent, as a minimum, in the units SRXFAD001A, SRXRIK001A and SRXEMR001A to ensure adequate risk management during the assessment
be current in their knowledge and understanding of the industry through provision of evidence of professional activity in the relevant area
have attained the mandatory competency requirements for assessors under the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) as specified in Standard 7.3 of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations
Consistency in performance
Due to issues such as the variation in terrain and possible recovery scenarios,this unit must be assessed overa minimum of two(2) different occasions, (forexampleover consecutive days), in order to ensure consistency of performance over the Range Statements and contexts applicable
Context for assessment
This unit must be assessed on the job through practical demonstration or through simulation with a four wheel drive vehicle in environments where four wheel drive skills may be demonstrated
Assessment of this unit of competence will usually include observation of processes and procedures, oral and/or written questioning onrequired knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes
Where performance is not directly observed and/or is required to be demonstrated over a 'period of time' and/or in a 'number of locations', any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues, supervisors, clients or other appropriate persons

KEY COMPETENCIES
Collect, Analyse&Organise Information
Communicate Ideas&Information
Plan&Organise Activities
Work with Others&in Teams
Use Mathematical Ideas&Techniques
Solve Problems
Use Technology
3
2
3
3
2
3
2
These levels do not relate to the Australian Qualifications Framework. They relate to the seven areas of generic competency that underpin effective workplace practices.
The three levels of performance (1, 2 and 3) denote the level of competency required to perform the task:
Use routine approaches
Select from routine approaches
Establish new approaches
Collecting, analysing and organising information - Collecting information on stranded vehicle to appraise situation and decide on appropriate method of recovery
Communicating ideas and information - Briefing others on method of recovery
Planning and organising activities - Planning the resources and systems required to perform the recovery
Working with teams and others - Working in a group situation to attend to recovery
Using mathematical ideas and techniques - Calculating effective angles for extraction
Solving problems - Dealing with a stranded vehicle
Using technology - Using an air jack
Please refer to the Assessment Guidelines for advice on how to use the Key Competencies.