Information
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Program No:
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Training location:
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Location
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Participant name:
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Conducted on
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Program manager:
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Delivery instructor/assessor:
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Did a pre-start check of the vehicle get carried out prior to driving the 4x4 vehicle?
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What is the rego and type of vehicle being used?
During the four-wheel drive assessment, did the participant:
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Demonstrate knowledge of basic 4x4 maintenance procedures:
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Complete vehicle safety check
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Check all fluid levels
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Check all vehicle lights
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Demonstrate an understanding of 4x4 driveline systems including:
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Purpose of locking hubs
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Correct methodology for gear selection (2H, 4H & 4L)
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Did the Candidate have problems selecting H2 or H4 range?
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Perform a pre-operational safety check, including:
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Adjust seat & mirrors
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Secure & adjust seat belt
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Check audible & visual warning systems
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Demonstrate correct gear changing methodology including:
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Travels in appropriate gear for conditions
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Use appropriate acceleration in each gear
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Display good gear changing technique (not looking at lever when changing)
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Return hands to steering wheel after gear changing
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Change up/down when necessary
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Select appropriate gear in conjunction with system of vehicle control
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Select appropriate gear in conjunction with system of vehicle control
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Steering control & vehicle position:
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Use "nine & three" hand positions (thumbs out)
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Not allow steering wheel to "self centre"
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Maintain good steering control (e.g. under/over steering)
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Maintain safe following distances (e.g. 2 second rule)
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Braking and stopping:
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Consistently brakes smoothly
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Consistently stops smoothly
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Consistent correct use of park brake
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Demonstrate ability to reverse vehicle:
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Using appropriate steering technique when reversing
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Scan and observe mirrors when reversing
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Avoid striking any objects
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Reverse at an appropriate speed
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Demonstrate observation skills, visual searching and scanning, hazard recognition:
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Use appropriate acceleration/deceleration
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Apply observation techniques (including scanning and use of mirrors)<br>
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Show good anticipation/judgement
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Keep a safe distance from preceding vehicles
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Display early recognition of potential hazards
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Recognise and respond to advisory signs
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Demonstrate stall recovery on a steep slope:
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Demonstrate correct methodology for a stall recovery on a steep slope
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Safely complete a hill stall/stop recovery.
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Did the Candidate determine intended route backwards?
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Did the Candidate use correct brake and engine techniques (stall/stop recovery) to reverse the vehicle?
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Video of Candidate carrying out the stall/stop recovery.
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Demonstrate ascending steep slope:
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Demonstrate correct methodology for ascending a steep slope including correct gear selection
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Was the slope physically checked before attempting to drive the vehicle up the slope?
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Has the participant chosen the safest route to navigate up the slope?
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Did the participant use the correct range, gear, speed, driving and braking techniques to navigate a steep slope?
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Demonstrate descending steep slope:
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Demonstrate correct methodology for descending a steep slope including correct gear selection
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Was the slope physically checked before attempting to drive the vehicle down the slope?
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Has the participant chooses the safest route to navigate down the slope?
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Did the participant use the correct range, gear, speed, driving and braking techniques to navigate a steep slope?
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Demonstrate ability to traverse various rugged terrain including:
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Operate a 4x4 vehicle in rugged terrain.
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Did the Candidate choose and inspect intended route prior to negotiation of the rugged terrain?
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Ask the Candidate to outline a contingency plan to deal with unexpected hazards that could occur whilst driving through rugged terrain.
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Was the Candidate able to put a contingency plan in place for hazards?
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Water crossings
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Navigate a 4x4 vehicle through a water crossing.
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Was the water crossing physically checked (if safe to do so) prior to attempting the crossing?
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Was the correct range, gear, speed and revs used whilst attempting to drive through the mud?
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Did the candidate attach a cover across the front of the vehicle if required?
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Was the candidate able to maintain a constant bow wave?
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Sand
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Operate a 4x4 vehicle in sandy conditions.
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Did the candidate physically check the obstacle and ascertain and safe route before attempting to drive through the sand?
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Did the Candidate check that the hubs (if requires) were locked in prior to entering the sand?
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Was the correct range, gear, speed and revs used whilst attempting to drive through the sand?
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Muddy terrain
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Navigate a 4x4 vehicle through muddy conditions.
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Did the Candidate physically check the mud before attempting to drive through the mud?
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Did the Candidate check that the hubs (if requires) were locked in prior to entering the mud?
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Was the correct range, gear, speed and revs used whilst attempting to drive through the mud?
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Demonstrate correct recovery techniques to recover vehicle, including:
Recovery.
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Snatch strap recovery
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Snatch Strap.
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Did the candidate hook up the snatch strap to the correct towing hooks on the vehicle with a D shackle (D shackle must be correctly rated)?
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Electric Winch.
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Was the Candidate able to operate the electric winch safety after demonstration from Lecturer?
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Hand Winch.
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Did the Candidate understand the dangers with using a hand winch?
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Winch recovery (single line pull)
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Snatch Block.
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Was the candidate able to set up the winch using a snatch block to increase pulling power?
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Winch recovery (double line pull)
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Using a vehicle jack (tyre change/recovery)
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Safely change a tyre on a 4x4 vehicle.
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Did the candidate use the correct jake points on the vehicle?
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Was the Candidate able to remove and replace the tyre safely?
Maintenance and Clean Up.
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Was the appropriate maintenance carried out on the vehicle used for the above activities?
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Was the vehicle cleaned properly on completion of the course? (this includes removing the wheels to wash mud from the brakes, if required)
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Was all recovery gear checked, cleaned, maintained and stored correctly on completion of the course?
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Has the participant demonstrated competence inline with program learning outcomes and quality assurance standards
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Assessors Signature
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Assessors comments:
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Participant Signature:
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Participants comments:
