FWPCOT3326 — Recover four wheel drive vehicle

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What an assessment for FWPCOT3326 must cover

47 assessable components: 6 elements (28 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 11 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 Identify loads, ratings and equipment serviceability related to four wheel drive vehicle recovery

1.1Determine the Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) and estimate the recovery load on the vehicle using a recognised formula
1.2Identify the rating and labelling of recovery gear
1.3Identify rated recovery points on a vehicle
1.4Determine the appropriate equipment to be used given the GVM, estimated recovery load and the equipment rating
1.5Determine serviceability of recovery equipment required for task

2 Plan recovery

2.1Identify and follow work health and safety procedures, including selection and use of personal protective equipment relevant to recovery operations
2.2Identify, assess and take actions to mitigate risks and hazards associated with recovery operations
2.3Identify and implement workplace environmental protection procedures associated with recovery operations
2.4Identify emergency procedures to follow in the event of accident or incident
2.5Locate and survey site to determine recovery strategy and establishment of an exclusion zone
2.6Inform appropriate personnel of location of vehicle to be recovered and recovery strategy

3 Perform kinetic rope or strap recovery

3.1Establish and maintain communications with appropriate personnel during recovery operation
3.2Establish when and by what means to start and stop the recovery
3.3Lay out the kinetic rope/strap prior to recovery
3.4Fit the kinetic rope/strap to an approved recovery point/device that is suitably rated for use with the strap
3.5Demonstrate the joining of two kinetic ropes and/or straps
3.6Identify where to place dampeners
3.7Perform a safe recovery using the kinetic rope/strap

4 Perform winch recovery

4.1Establish and maintain communications with appropriate personnel during recovery operation
4.2Establish when and how to start and stop the recovery
4.3Lay out all the equipment to be used, including the dampeners
4.4Perform winch recovery using a single line pull
4.5Perform winch recovery using a double line pull using a snatch block or pulley ring
4.6Perform winch recovery using a change of direction pull using a snatch block or pulley ring

5 Use other recovery tools and equipment

5.1Use a spade for vehicle recovery
5.2Use traction boards for vehicle recovery

6 Maintain vehicle recovery equipment

6.1Clean, carry out operator maintenance, check serviceability and store recovery equipment after use according to manufacturer requirements
6.2Record equipment maintenance according to workplace procedures

Performance evidence

performed two kinetic rope and/or strap recoveries
performed one of each of the following winch recoveries: single line, double line, change of direction.
In conducting each of the above tasks, the individual has: estimated the recovery load using a recognised formula; determined the Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) of the vehicle/s in the recovery; determined the rating of the equipment being used; determined the most appropriate recovery strategy to be used; assessed why the vehicle is bogged, taken action to ensure vehicle is in four wheel drive, taken action to clear obstructions from the vehicle, taken action to use traction boards where available, determined safest method of recovery if straps or winches are to be used; determined the appropriate equipment to be used given the GVM, equipment rating and chosen strategy.
There must also be evidence that on one occasion the individual has joined two kinetic ropes and/or straps.

Knowledge evidence

safety procedures during recovery operations
recognised formula used to estimate the recovery load and what variables apply to this formula
reasons and procedures for establishing exclusion zone
Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM): identifying which vehicle’s GVM should be used in relation to kinetic recovery
ratings used on recovery equipment: MBS (Minimum Breaking Strength) of ropes, straps and soft shackles; WLL (Working Load Limit) of hard shackles; drag chains; pulley blocks; pulley rings; winches (wire and/or rope)
anchor point selection
number, location and weighting of strap dampeners
rated recovery points: characteristics and purpose of rated recovery points; location of rated recovery points; what is and what is not a rated recovery point
kinetic recovery: kinetic recovery procedure; manufacturer recommendations on recovery techniques and equipment
winches: types, main components, ratings and manufacturer recommendation for use; effect of the layers of wrap of rope or wire on a winch drum; effects of a ring or snatch block on the load on a winch; impact of angle of rope or cable on recovery operation; procedures for easing the load on a winch; the reasons for not driving while winching
maintenance of recovery gear: straps/ropes; winches

Foundation skills

Reading: Interpret basic factual information on tool and 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 in vicinity location of recovery operation
Numeracy: Apply numeric skills to check rating of recovery equipment

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