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Recover four wheel drive vehicle

Recover four wheel drive vehicle

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT3326
State Code
ODS41
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
25/01/2023
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/06/2022
Field of Education
030515 - Automotive Vehicle Operations
Original Release Date
21/06/2022
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use recovery equipment to recover four wheel drive vehicles in difficult terrain conditions.The unit applies to individuals who recover four wheel drive vehicles in a variety of work settings and industry sectors, including forestry, agriculture, construction, tourism and energy.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. Individuals must hold a driver licence or a provisional driver licence prior to commencing this unit of competency.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify loads, ratings and equipment serviceability related to four wheel drive vehicle recovery
  • 1.1 Determine the Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) and estimate the recovery load on the vehicle using a recognised formula
  • 1.2 Identify the rating and labelling of recovery gear
  • 1.3 Identify rated recovery points on a vehicle
  • 1.4 Determine the appropriate equipment to be used given the GVM, estimated recovery load and the equipment rating
  • 1.5 Determine serviceability of recovery equipment required for task
2. Plan recovery
  • 2.1 Identify and follow work health and safety procedures, including selection and use of personal protective equipment relevant to recovery operations
  • 2.2 Identify, assess and take actions to mitigate risks and hazards associated with recovery operations
  • 2.3 Identify and implement workplace environmental protection procedures associated with recovery operations
  • 2.4 Identify emergency procedures to follow in the event of accident or incident
  • 2.5 Locate and survey site to determine recovery strategy and establishment of an exclusion zone
  • 2.6 Inform appropriate personnel of location of vehicle to be recovered and recovery strategy
3. Perform kinetic rope or strap recovery
  • 3.1 Establish and maintain communications with appropriate personnel during recovery operation
  • 3.2 Establish when and by what means to start and stop the recovery
  • 3.3 Lay out the kinetic rope/strap prior to recovery
  • 3.4 Fit the kinetic rope/strap to anapprovedrecovery point/device that is suitably rated for use with the strap
  • 3.5 Demonstrate the joining of two kinetic ropes and/or straps
  • 3.6 Identify where to place dampeners
  • 3.7 Perform a safe recovery using the kinetic rope/strap
4. Perform winch recovery
  • 4.1 Establish and maintain communications with appropriate personnel during recovery operation
  • 4.2 Establish when and how to start and stop the recovery
  • 4.3 Lay out all the equipment to be used, including the dampeners
  • 4.4 Perform winch recovery using a single line pull
  • 4.5 Perform winch recovery using a double line pull using a snatch block or pulley ring
  • 4.6 Perform winch recovery using a change of direction pull using a snatch block or pulley ring
5. Use other recovery tools and equipment
  • 5.1 Use a spade for vehicle recovery
  • 5.2 Use traction boards for vehicle recovery
6. Maintain vehicle recovery equipment
  • 6.1 Clean, carry out operator maintenance, check serviceability and store recovery equipment after use according to manufacturer requirements
  • 6.2 Record equipment maintenance according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXL03 FWPCOT3260 Recover four wheel drive vehicles Unit of competency