National Code

  MNMEGS312A/01

• Identify the structural and handling differences between a conventional two wheel drive
  and a four wheel drive vehicle

• Identify and demonstrate the purpose and use of front wheel hubs

• Identify factors affecting tyre size, fitment, rating, and pressure

• Identify correctly, recovery hooks and mounting features

• Identify hazards associated with incorrect use of vehicle features or equipment

• Determine types of impact likely to occur during four wheel driving and associated activities
• Demonstrate compliance with land management principles and policies when planning exploration
  activities
• Comply with policies and management plans relevant to the activity area
• Plan and conduct activities in a manner which minimises environmental impact
• Adopt and implement procedures to ensure minimization of harm to the environment from
  four wheel drive activities
• Demonstrate cooperation and consideration towards other land users

• Perform routine pre-departure checks under the bonnet, under the body, and on external and internal items and accessories
• Take action to correct any deficiency
• Determine food and water requirements for journey
• Select suitable navigation equipment where necessary
• Interpret weather conditions to determine suitability for activity
• Apply safe vehicle loading practices
• Secure items of personal luggage safely
• Advise passengers of any special safety precautions to be taken when traversing rough terrain

• Operate four wheel drive vehicles correctly and safely both on and off road, in accordance with road rules, principles of four wheel driving and occupational health and safety regulations
• Apply smooth accelerator control strategies over a range of terrain types
• Demonstrate recommended braking techniques for hard top surfaces and off road conditions
• Identify situations where the engagement of four wheel drive is required, correctly
• Engage correctly, where relevant, front hubs or centre differential lock (constant four wheel drive vehicles)
• Survey track to identify hazards, asses risk and select a best route
• Select routes to minimise damage to the environment
• Use appropriate range, gear, speed, driving and braking technique to negotiate a range of terrain types whilst maintaining control of vehicle at all times
• Perform a stop stall key start recovery procedure on a moderate incline
• Check, where necessary, brakes and undercarriage after negotiating varying terrain
• Perform repairs to damaged tracks if necessary
• Use standardised operating procedures when travelling in company with other vehicles
• Maintain appropriate hand positioning on steering wheel

• Identify risks associated with vehicle recovery and develop and implement strategies to minimise risks
• Identify recovery hooks
• Confirm use of recommended mounting strategy on the four wheel drive vehicle and use of rated recovery equipment when practicable
• Demonstrate procedures for preparing vehicles for recovery
• Demonstrate techniques to minimise impact on the environment during vehicle recovery
• Demonstrate techniques for joining 2 snatch straps
• Coordinate safe recovery of a four wheel drive vehicle using a single snatch strap
• Perform post recovery checks and repairs, correctly

• Select/access maintenance equipment correctly, including spares and fluids, prior to departure after consideration of contextual issues
• Check vehicles regularly prior to and during trip and correctly perform routine maintenance /repair tasks
• Make vehicle performance reports to the designated person
• Demonstrate safe use of a jack to support a four wheel drive vehicle on uneven ground