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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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