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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Maintain vehicle
   • Check condition of vehicle regularly according to procedures and manufacturer specifications for care and maintenance.
   • Identify faults and malfunctions and report these according to procedures.
   • Attend to routine vehicle requirements in a timely manner and according to procedures.
2. Drive to and from assignment
   • Drive vehicles according to road and traffic statutes and regulations.
   • Organise the journey to follow the most direct route to or from the assignment chosen, having regard to traffic and road conditions.
   • Select the quickest route to the scene of emergency or alarm, based on traffic and road conditions.
   • Drive vehicles in a manner that minimises risk of injury to self and others at all times.
3. Maintain vehicle
   • Check condition of vehicle regularly according to procedures and manufacturer specifications for care and maintenance.
   • Identify faults and malfunctions and report these according to procedures.
   • Attend to routine vehicle requirements in a timely manner and according to procedures.
4. Drive to and from assignment
   • Drive vehicles according to road and traffic statutes and regulations.
   • Organise the journey to follow the most direct route to or from the assignment chosen, having regard to traffic and road conditions.
   • Select the quickest route to the scene of emergency or alarm, based on traffic and road conditions.
   • Drive vehicles in a manner that minimises risk of injury to self and others at all times.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least two occasions.

reading a map

using landmarks to navigate and orient oneself

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

organisation's policies and procedures related to operating security vehicles

road and traffic statutes and regulations

basic mechanical faults and malfunctions

routes to frequently visited locations

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