DEFVEH002 — Extract disabled equipment using winching techniques in a field environment

1 Respond to call for assistance

• 1.1Obtain winching tasks and confirm details in accordance with operational requirements
• 1.2Assess tasks to determine equipment requirements
• 1.3Check and prepare recovery vehicle for task in accordance with organisational procedures
• 1.4Deploy recovery vehicle to casualty site in preparation to conduct task

2 Assess winching task

• 2.1Liaise with on-site personnel
• 2.2Assess equipment casualty to determine suitability for winching
• 2.3Inspect site, identify hazards and obstacles associated with winching, assess risks and implement control measures in accordance with organisational procedure
• 2.4Determine winching equipment requirements to extricate casualty and ensure suitable recovery vehicle and equipment for task
• 2.5Develop winching plan taking into account terrain conditions, requirements of casualty, site, recovery equipment and vehicle capabilities
• 2.6Determine and apply work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements during winching operations in accordance with organisational procedures

3 Prepare for winching task

• 3.1Prepare equipment casualty for winching in accordance with winching plan
• 3.2Prepare winching equipment in accordance with winching plan
• 3.3Brief on-site personnel, allocate tasks and supervise personnel in accordance with organisational procedures

4 Extricate equipment casualty using winch

• 4.1Conduct winching process in accordance with winching plan
• 4.2Respond to minor unplanned situations in accordance with organisational procedures, in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment
• 4.3Seek assistance from appropriate personnel when major problems outside scope of vehicle winching team capability occur

5 Finalise winching operations

• 5.1Hand over equipment casualty to owner or recover further as required to complete task
• 5.2Recover and inspect winching equipment for damage in accordance with organisational procedures
• 5.3Report unserviceable equipment and take appropriate actions in accordance with organisational procedures
• 5.4Maintain equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions
• 5.5Compile documentation and make reports, as required
• 5.6Refurbish worksite in accordance with organisational procedures

What does an assessment tool for DEFVEH002 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for DEFVEH002 needs to address all 55 unit components: 5 elements with 22 performance criteria, 17 performance evidence requirements, 16 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for DEFVEH002?

Auditori pulls the current release of DEFVEH002 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

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Can I check my existing DEFVEH002 assessment instead of generating a new one?

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