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SRODRV001B/01 |
Identify four wheel drive specific terms, terminology and techniques |
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SRODRV001B/02 |
Plan for minimal
environmental impact |
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- Determine human
impacts caused by outdoor recreation activities on natural
processes and interrelationships and the types of impact likely to
occur during four wheel driving and associated activities
- Assess if
particular settings offer appropriate recreation opportunities by
examining the nature of the activities and matching it with the
characteristics of the settings
- Identify current
management strategies implemented by land managers for
environmental asset management
- Demonstrate
compliance with land management principles and policies when
planning the activity location/site
- Comply with
policies and management plans relevant to the activity area
- Plan and conduct
activities in a manner which minimises environmental impact
- Adopt a caring attitude towards the natural environment
throughout activities
- Demonstrate
cooperation and consideration towards other users in settings
where multiple use occurs
- Identify basic
techniques to determine the nature and degree of impact and
evaluate the effectiveness of minimal impact practice.
- Modify impact
reduction strategies, where necessary, after evaluation
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SRODRV001B/03 |
Perform pre-departure
checks |
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- 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
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SRODRV001B/04 |
Use the features of a
four wheel drive vehicle to drive in a variety of terrain types
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- 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
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SRODRV001B/05 |
Use a single snatch
strap to recover a vehicle
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- 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
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SRODRV001B/06 |
Perform maintenance and
minor repairs on four wheel drive vehicles
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- 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
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