NZQA registered unit standard
24553 version 2
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Title
Drive a light utility vehicle (LUV) on flat terrain
Level
2
Credits
4
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare to
drive a LUV on flat terrain; and drive a LUV on flat terrain.
Classification
Agriculture > Agricultural Vehicles and Machinery
Available grade
Achieved
Entry information
Critical health and
safety prerequisites
Unit 24556, Demonstrate knowledge of the safe operation of a
light utility vehicle (LUV), or demonstrate equivalent knowledge
and skills.
Explanatory notes
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Definitions
A light utility vehicle (LUV) (previously known as an ATVU or SPV) refers to a
lightweight vehicle (less than 1000kg), principally designed for off-road use, with a
steering wheel and side-by-side seating for at least one passenger. A LUV has some
or all of the following features – a carry tray, rollover protection bars, a minimum of
four wheels, low pressure tyres, automatic transmission, differential.
Workplace procedures refer to the verbal or written instructions to staff on policies
and procedures for use and safety of vehicles and machinery in the workplace.
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For the purposes of this unit standard, flat terrain is defined as class A and B land
under the Land Use Capability Classification, which comprises slopes between 0-7º.
More detail is available at http://www.landcareresearch.co.nz/research/soil/luc/.
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Assessment
During assessment, manufacturer’s recommendations and legislative requirements
for the minimum age of a person driving a LUV must be complied with.
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Legislation relevant to this unit standard includes but is not limited to the – Land
Transport Act 1998, Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992, and their
subsequent amendments.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Primary Industry Training Organisation
SSB Code 101558
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
24553 version 2
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Outcome 1
Prepare to drive a LUV on flat terrain.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Check of manufacturer’s recommendations identifies suitability of the LUV for
the anticipated activity.
Range
1.2
check covers – intended use, brakes, tyres, rollover protection,
number of drive wheels, configuration, provision for passengers,
load capacities, driver and passenger restraints (eg seat belts).
Vehicle pre-drive safety check is carried out in accordance with manufacturer’s
recommendations.
Range
check covers – tyres, wheels, brakes, controls, lights, electrics, oil,
fluids, fuel, carry rack and tray, couplings.
1.3
Personal protective equipment is worn that is appropriate to the situation in
accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.
1.4
The route is planned in accordance with the terrain and weather conditions.
Outcome 2
Drive a LUV on flat terrain.
Evidence requirements
2.1
LUV is driven at speeds which are appropriate to conditions, traction is
maintained, and risk of damage to self, others and property is minimised.
Range
2.2
steering, braking, manoeuvring, gear selection, reversing, parking,
use of seat belts.
LUV is parked in a safe and stable position, and any faults are reported or fixed,
in accordance with workplace procedures.
Replacement information
This unit standard and unit standard 24554 replaced unit
standard 19056.
Planned review date
31 December 2016
Primary Industry Training Organisation
SSB Code 101558
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
24553 version 2
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Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
20 May 2008
31 December 2013
Review
2
21 June 2012
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0052
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA,
before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses
of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by
NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The
CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact the Primary Industry Training Organisation standards@primaryito.ac.nz if
you wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.
Primary Industry Training Organisation
SSB Code 101558
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016