AHCMOM216 — Operate side by side utility vehicles

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What an assessment for AHCMOM216 must cover

50 assessable components: 3 elements (20 performance criteria), 13 performance evidence and 13 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 4 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare side by side utility vehicle for use

1.1Confirm with supervisor activity to be undertaken, including identifying potential hazards and risks and implementing safe working practices to manage risks
1.2Conduct routine pre-operational checks on the vehicle according to operators manual and report faults or malfunctions for repair
1.3Select and maintain personal protective equipment according to workplace safety requirements
1.4Use, wear and correctly fit personal protective equipment including helmets that are fit for purpose according to operators manual
1.5Attach equipment and loads that do not exceed the weight limitations of the vehicle
1.6Secure loads to ensure safe transport

2 Operate side by side utility vehicle

2.1Start up, steer, manoeuvre, position and stop side by side utility vehicle in a controlled manner
2.2Identify environmental and biosecurity implications associated with side by side utility vehicle operation and minimise impact of vehicle use
2.3Apply side by side utility vehicle driver skills
2.4Operate side by side utility vehicles in accordance with task requirements, conditions and operators manual
2.5Identify and avoid riding surfaces, terrains and slopes that are dangerous to safe operation
2.6Operate and manoeuvre over a variety of surfaces, slopes and terrain to minimise risk to safety
2.7Modify side by side utility vehicle operation according to local weather conditions
2.8Ensure that vehicle seat belts and other safety features are functional and correctly fitted

3 Complete side by side utility vehicle operation

3.1Shut down side by side utility vehicle
3.2Identify and report malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage to supervisor
3.3Park and secure side by side utility vehicle
3.4Remove and store keys in the required location
3.5Unload, load and secure side by side utility vehicle safely
3.6Maintain vehicle use records for servicing purposes in line with workplace practices

Performance evidence

identified hazards and risks associated with side by side utility vehicle use
identified and avoided driving surfaces, terrains and slopes that are dangerous to safe operation of side by side utility vehicles
selected and worn side by side utility vehicle helmet that is fit for purpose according to operators manual
selected, fitted and used other personal protective equipment that is required for the task
maintained personal protective equipment in suitable condition for use
unloaded the side by side utility vehicle safely and checked it is safe to use
operated and manoeuvred side by side utility vehicles in different surface and terrain conditions including uneven and sloping terrain
started, steered, manoeuvred, positioned and stopped a side by side utility vehicle in a controlled manner
selected appropriate modes of operation and applied side by side utility vehicle driver skills to assist vehicle stability
parked the side by side utility vehicle safely and checked for any damage, malfunctions or faults
loaded and secured side by side utility vehicle safely
minimised environmental impacts associated with side by side utility vehicle operation
followed industry and workplace biosecurity procedures.

Knowledge evidence

hazards and risks associated with side by side utility vehicle areas of operation
components, controls, modes and features of side by side utility vehicles and their functions
side by side utility vehicle functional applications, including: occupant hand holds, correct use, importance of reach and keeping body parts inside vehicle; roll-over protective structure; tyre selection and inflation pressure; side nets and doors
operating principles and operating methods of side by side utility vehicles
workplace safety plan for operating and maintaining side by side utility vehicles
side by side utility vehicle operator’s manual
side by side utility vehicle driver skills, including higher level two foot pedal operation skills, for technical applications
effects of different surfaces and terrain conditions on the operation of side by side utility vehicle
load limits and attachments specific to side by side utility vehicle capabilities and the effects to dynamic stability of the side by side utility vehicle including: weight distribution; load security; liquid or shifting loads; effect of load when operating on uneven or steep terrain
loading and unloading safely from a trailer, transportation device and site storage, including use of: tie down devices; vehicle ramps; loading surfaces and angle
variations in state/territory regulations and legislation that may apply in regard to side by side utility vehicle use
environmental impacts associated with operating side by side utility vehicles and consequences of substandard environmental and biosecurity practices
industry and workplace biosecurity procedures.

Foundation skills

Reading: Interpret textual information from a range of sources to identify relevant and key information about workplace operations
Oral communication: Use clear language to report malfunctions, faults and irregular performance or damage; Participate in verbal exchanges to respond to questions and clarify information
Numeracy: Calculate quantities of vehicle fluids including oil and fuel; Calculate load volumes and weights; Identify correct tyre pressure
Navigate the world of work: Recognise and follow workplace requirements, including safety requirements, associated with own role and area of responsibility

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What does an assessment tool for AHCMOM216 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCMOM216 needs to address all 50 unit components: 3 elements with 20 performance criteria, 13 performance evidence requirements, 13 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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