FWPCOT3326 - Recover four wheel drive vehicle. 

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About the unit

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This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use recovery equipment to recover four wheel drive vehicles in difficult terrain conditions.

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The unit includes the following:

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• Determine the Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) and estimate the recovery load on the vehicle using a recognised formula

• Identify the rating and labelling of recovery gear

• Identify rated recovery points on a vehicle 

• Determine the appropriate equipment to be used given the GVM, estimated recovery load and the equipment rating 

• Determine serviceability of recovery equipment required for task

• Identify and follow work health and safety procedures, including selection and use of personal protective equipment relevant to recovery operations

• Identify, assess and take actions to mitigate risks and hazards associated with recovery operations

• Identify and implement workplace environmental protection procedures associated with recovery operations

• Identify emergency procedures to follow in the event of accident or incident

• Locate and survey site to determine recovery strategy and establishment of an exclusion zone

• Inform appropriate personnel of location of vehicle to be recovered and recovery strategy

• Establish and maintain communications with appropriate personnel during recovery operation

• Establish when and by what means to start and stop the recovery 

• Lay out the kinetic rope/strap prior to recovery

• Fit the kinetic rope/strap to an approved recovery point/device that is suitably rated for use with the strap

• Demonstrate the joining of two kinetic ropes and/or straps 

• Identify where to place dampeners 

• Perform a safe recovery using the kinetic rope/strap

• Establish and maintain communications with appropriate personnel during recovery operation

• Establish when and how to start and stop the recovery

• Lay out all the equipment to be used, including the dampeners

• Perform winch recovery using a single line pull

• Perform winch recovery using a double line pull using a snatch block or pulley ring 

• Perform winch recovery using a change of direction pull using a snatch block or pulley ring 

• Use a spade for vehicle recovery

• Use traction boards for vehicle recovery

• Clean, carry out operator maintenance, check serviceability and store recovery equipment after use according to manufacturer requirements

• Record equipment maintenance according to workplace procedures

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