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Conduct recovery vehicle operations in a field environment

Conduct recovery vehicle operations in a field environment

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFVH001A
State Code
AVV95
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 undertake recovery of broken down vehicles and equipment, requiring the operation of specialist recovery vehicles and equipment.Recovery involves dispatching the recovery vehicle to an incident site, retrieving disabled equipment and moving to a place of repair. This unit does not cover the extraction of the disabled equipment by winching techniques, which is covered by DEFVH002A Extract disabled equipment using winching techniques in a field environment.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for recovery tasks
  • 1.1 Orders and instructions are received and confirmed
  • 1.2 Recovery vehicle and equipment are checked and prepared for deployment in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Resources required for operational tasks are confirmed and organised
  • 1.4 Recovery crew is briefed on task in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Identified problems/shortfalls are reported to appropriate personnel in accordance with workplace procedures so corrective action can occur prior to deployment
  • 1.6 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout operation in accordance with standard procedures
  • 1.7 Environmentally sustainable work practices are identified, assessed and implemented where feasible
2. Deploy on recovery tasks
  • 2.1 Recovery vehicle is deployed to recovery site in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Liaison with disabled equipment stakeholders is conducted to ensure everyone is aware of recovery procedures
3. Recover disabled equipment
  • 3.1 Equipment casualty faults are diagnosed, where possible, to ensure recovery actions are the most efficient and cost effective
  • 3.2 Recovery situation is assessed in accordance with workplace procedures to determine recovery method
  • 3.3 Safety risks associated with recovery task are assessed and measures to ensure a safe working environment are implemented in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Briefing of on site personnel is conducted and tasks are allocated and supervised
  • 3.5 Recovery tasks are completed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.6 Minor problems are dealt with in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.7 Major incidents outside scope of own capabilities are reported to appropriate personnel
4. Transport disabled equipment
  • 4.1 Disabled equipment is secured to recovery vehicle in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Stability and braking capability of recovery vehicle is tested to ensure it is safe to transport disabled equipment
  • 4.3 Recovery vehicle is driven to maintenance facility
  • 4.4 Unforseen incidents are managed as they occur
5. Finalise recovery tasks
  • 5.1 Equipment casualty is handed over to owner or recovered further in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 5.2 Documentation, including reports and returns, are completed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 5.3 Maintenance is supervised and conducted in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 5.4 Faulty equipment is reported and actions are taken in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 5.5 Recovery crew is debriefed as required
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.
Recovery vehicle and equipment may include:
Hand tools
Lifting and recovery equipment
Material handling equipment
Personal protective equipment
Recovery vehicle variants and associated equipment
Workshop equipment
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 casualty faults may include:
Damaged driveline
Electrical system faults
Engine/transmission faults
Fuel system faults
Assessment of the recovery situation may include:
Available resources to conduct recovery
Capabilities of recovery vehicle and equipment
Environmental conditions
Faults within equipment casualty
Size and weight of equipment casualty
Safety risks associated with recovery tasks may include:
breakage of cables and chains
component failure
environmental conditions
equipment failures including:
exhaust fumes
exposure to hazardous substances
fatigue
manual handling of equipment
road hazards
unpredictable reaction to applied force
Briefing of on site personnel may include:
Communication procedures
Emergency procedures
Recovery method
Safety requirements
Recovery tasks may include:
Lifting
Towing
Winching
Minor problems may include:
Avoidable damage to equipment casualty during recovery operations
Minor malfunctions and breakages within recovery equipment
Unforeseen minor hazards
Major incidents may include:
Major malfunctions and/or breakages within recovery vehicles or equipment
Requirements for recovering equipment casualty exceeding capabilities of recovery vehicle
Rollover or major damage to equipment casualty
Serious injuries to on site personnel
Unforseen incidents may include:
Flat tyre
Loose load
Loss of load
Traffic accident
Vehicle breakdown
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
take into account the characteristics of both the equipment casualty and recovery equipment when determining suitable recovery methods
perform a lift/tow recovery of a light and a medium/heavy rigid vehicle
perform a trailer recovery involving a medium/heavy rigid vehicle (or equivalent)
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated across a variety of situations within the workplace.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed in a field environment.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
recovery vehicle, associated equipment and crew
actual or simulated vehicle/equipment casualties
specific workplace operating procedures and publications
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BBD15 DEFVEH001 Conduct recovery vehicle operations in a field environment Unit of competency
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