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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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