FWPCOT3325 — Operate four wheel drive vehicle on unsealed roads

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What an assessment for FWPCOT3325 must cover

41 assessable components: 4 elements (21 performance criteria), 3 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 for operations

1.1Access, interpret and apply vehicle manufacturer information relevant to operating a four wheel drive vehicle on unsealed roads
1.2Identify the structural and handling differences between a conventional two wheel drive vehicle and a four wheel drive vehicle
1.3Determine type of operation and ensure safe operating conditions
1.4Identify, fit and use suitable personal protective equipment
1.5Perform pre-start checks
1.6Establish and check communication with others, including convoy procedures
1.7Secure loads according to safety, environmental and regulatory requirements
1.8Research weather and topography for a planned trip on unsealed roads

2 Operate vehicle on unsealed roads

2.1Check and change tyre pressure suitable for unsealed road according to workplace procedures
2.2Continually monitor the track to identify hazards, assess risks and select the best route according to safety and environmental requirements
2.3Identify situations where the engagement of four wheel drive is required and engage front hubs or centre differential lock where fitted
2.4Use range, gear, speed, driving and braking technique appropriate to surface conditions while maintaining control of vehicle at all times
2.5Check brake operation and undercarriage after operating vehicle on unsealed road conditions
2.6Park and shut down vehicle

3 Ascend and descend slopes less than 15 degrees

3.1Inspect intended vehicle path before negotiation of slope
3.2Use appropriate range, gear, speed, driving and braking technique to negotiate a slope while maintaining control of vehicle
3.3Use appropriate braking methods, user applied and vehicle controlled function, where fitted, to descend a slope
3.4Maintain traction and minimise wheel spin
3.5Apply appropriate automatic and manual techniques when vehicle cannot proceed any further on a slope

4 Complete operation

4.1Conduct a post-trip inspection of vehicle
4.2Complete post-trip documentation, including maintenance and minor repairs reports

Performance evidence

driven three separate ascents and three separate descents less than 15 degrees. In conducting this task, the individual has: - selected appropriate range and gearing - used foot brake effectively to control descent speed - used vehicle hill descent or similar function where available - used the most appropriate wheel placement - used on one occasion traction aids and brakes when driving ascents and descents less than 15 degrees - performed on two occasions a forward and a reverse stop start recovery on an incline according to the type of transmission - demonstrated on one occasion the setting of vehicle controls for operation on unsealed roads. This may include: - the use of free wheel hubs if fitted - selection of low range in either manual or automatic vehicles - use of terrain selection system if fitted - use of differential locks if fitted - activation of traction control or terrain selection mode if fitted and where effective
driven vehicle and operated vehicle controls and technology to avoid traction loss on unsealed roads in three of the following conditions: - loose gravel - ruts - loose material in centre and sides of track - corrugations - mud - rocky - sand - snow - side slopes - rutted - water crossing
fitted and used personal protective equipment (PPE).

Knowledge evidence

structural differences between conventional two wheel drive and a four wheel drive, including: - purpose and use of front wheel hubs - factors affecting tyre selection and pressure - environmental protection requirements affecting four wheel drive operations - common unsealed road surface hazards: - loose gravel - ruts - loose material in centre and sides of track - corrugations
pre-start checks for four wheel drive vehicle
types of communication equipment, including: - personal location beacon (PLB) - phone - radio - vehicle/personnel tracking devices
safe operating conditions for a four wheel drive vehicle: - interpreting weather conditions to determine suitability for driving - selecting routes to minimise damage to the environment - visibility
loading of four wheel drive, including techniques to reduce overloading
braking techniques
cornering techniques
types of environmental risks and hazards associated with operating a four wheel drive vehicle on unsealed roads, including: - rocks and other unexpected obstacles - damage to vehicle - animals and objects in vehicle path - slippery surfaces - overhead tree limbs - other vehicles - fallen trees, limbs and logs - flood - poor visibility
tyre pressure management principles for varying terrain types
principles for effective self-recovery of vehicle via driving skills (not the use of recovery equipment such as straps or winches)
communication channels and protocols
techniques for travelling in convoy
procedures for recording and reporting workplace information.

Foundation skills

Reading: Read and comprehend basic factual information on four wheel drive vehicle equipment labels and in manufacturer manuals
Writing: Complete workplace forms using required format, industry terminology and structure
Oral communication: Use effective verbal communication techniques to convey instructions to people involved in four wheel drive operation
Numeracy: Estimate time of a journey and fuel consumption

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