AHCMOM217Operate quad bikes

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What an assessment for AHCMOM217 must cover

50 assessable components: 3 elements (19 performance criteria), 13 performance evidence and 14 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 a quad bike for operation

  • 1.1Confirm with supervisor activity to be undertaken and that the vehicle is fit for purpose
  • 1.2Identify potential hazards and risks and implement safe working practices to manage risks
  • 1.3Select and maintain personal protective equipment according to workplace safety requirements
  • 1.4Use, wear and correctly fit personal protective equipment including quad bike helmet that is fit for purpose
  • 1.5Conduct routine pre-operational checks on quad bike according to operation and maintenance manual and report faults or malfunctions to supervisor
  • 1.6Identify and confirm no go areas with supervisor according to workplace safety plan
  • 1.7Identify quad bike applications, loads and fixed attachments according to operation and maintenance manual

2 Operate a quad bike

  • 2.1Start up, steer, manoeuvre, position and stop quad bike in a controlled manner
  • 2.2Identify environmental and any biosecurity implications associated with quad bike operation and minimise impact
  • 2.3Identify situations where quad bike active riding techniques are required
  • 2.4Apply quad bike active riding techniques to pre-position the operators body to assist bike stability
  • 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 safely
  • 2.7Modify quad bike operation according to local weather conditions

3 Complete quad bike operation

  • 3.1Shut down quad bike
  • 3.2Park up and secure quad bike in line with workplace practices
  • 3.3Identify and report malfunctions, faults, irregular performance or damage to supervisor
  • 3.4Remove and store keys in the required location
  • 3.5Unload, load and secure quad bike safely

Performance evidence

  • identified hazards and risks associated with quad bike areas of operation
  • identified and avoided riding surfaces, terrains and slopes that are dangerous to safe operation of quad bikes
  • identified and confirmed quad bike no go areas
  • selected, fitted and used quad bike helmet and other personal protective equipment that was fit for purpose
  • maintained personal protective equipment in suitable condition for use
  • unloaded the quad bike safely and checked it is safe to use
  • operated and manoeuvred quad bikes in different riding surface and terrain conditions including uneven and sloping terrain
  • started, steered, manoeuvred, positioned and stopped a quad bike in a controlled manner
  • applied quad bike active riding techniques to preposition operator body weight to assist bike stability
  • parked the quad bike safely and checked for any damage, malfunctions and faults
  • loaded and secured the quad bike safely
  • minimised environmental impacts associated with quad bike operation
  • followed industry and workplace biosecurity procedures

Knowledge evidence

  • hazards and risks associated with quad bike areas of operation including quad bike no go areas
  • components, controls and features of quad bikes and their functions
  • quad bike functional applications, including appropriate selection of machine for task
  • workplace safety plan for operating and maintaining quad bikes
  • quad bike operator’s manual
  • operating principles and operating methods of quad bikes
  • circumstances when quad bike active riding techniques should be applied
  • quad bike active riding techniques, including both when and when not to apply quad bike active riding techniques
  • effects of different riding surfaces and terrain conditions on the operation of quad bikes
  • load limits and attachments specific to quad bike capabilities and the effects to dynamic stability of the quad bike, 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 quad bike use
  • environmental impacts associated with operating quad bikes 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 AHCMOM217 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCMOM217 needs to address all 50 unit components: 3 elements with 19 performance criteria, 13 performance evidence requirements, 14 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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