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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

judge terrain distance and speed at night

drive a vehicle at night under normal lighting conditions

manoeuvre a vehicle in confined spaces

navigate a vehicle

respond to directions when driving

participate in team

encourage other team members

use a variety of verbal and nonverbal communication techniques including language style active listening

read and implement written or verbal orders and procedures

read maps and use navigational aids

Required Knowledge

OHampS requirements for driving at night

characteristics of night vision

vehicle navigation

vehicle signalling and directing techniques

team work principles and strategies

techniques for supporting others

composition of teams and roles and responsibilities of team members

verbal and nonverbal communication techniques including language style active listening

Evidence Required

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to prepare a vehicle for night driving then drive the vehicle under field conditions in a range of environments such as crosscountry and on tracks and formed roads utilising the three types of lighting under a range of lighting and driving conditions

Assessment must also confirm the ability to

drive and navigate a vehicle at night using white reduced and blackout lighting

respond to directions from a codriver and guides

act as guide while using external aids

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated as part of a broader assessment activity involving the tactical deployment of drivers and vehicles over an extended period

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed progressively with the levels of complexity of driving with reduced lighting increasing ie the sequence should be white reduced then blackout Activities should commence with the receipt of instructions for a night move The individual should be assessed in the inspection and preparation of the vehicle for night driving

Assessment under the particular light condition should test the individuals competence including the conduct of more complex tasks such as manoeuvring in confined spaces with and without the use of guides and associated aids Navigation may be assessed as part of a vehicle navigation exercise conducted under various lighting conditions driving crosscountry as well as on tracks and sealed roads

Specific resources for assessment

suitable training and assessment area to simulate operational conditions

vehicle with complete equipment schedule

external aids and navigation equipment listed in the range statement

Range Statement


The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Vehicles may include	All wheeled road transport vehicles (in Defence this equates to B class vehicles)
Field conditions include	Work conducted under exposed conditions A variety of road, terrain and vegetation conditions A range of typical weather conditions
Driving at night includes	Moving in a forward direction, including overtaking Reversing Parking Manoeuvring in confined spaces
Serviceability check may include	Operation of the vehicle, accessories and equipment Operation of brakes, instruments and lights, including blackout lighting Aids such as torches, lamps and flares
External aids include	Torches, lamps and street lights Flares, cylume sticks and illumination Use of signs, markers, tape and fluorescent devices Guides
Standard procedures and instructions refer to	Written and verbal orders and instructions Standing orders, routine orders, procedures manuals, doctrine pamphlets, job guides and other publications Defence Road Transport Instructions, Driver's Handbook, Vehicle user's handbook OH&S requirements for driving a vehicle at night Procedures prescribed for the vehicle by the relevant state/territory traffic authority and the parent Defence unit/formation for operating at night
Configuring a vehicle for night driving may include	Attaching tape and markers to a vehicle to aid observation and recognition Removing camouflage material Painting/cleaning blackout makers Fitting specialist equipment
Types of lighting may include	Moon and limited visibility Full or partial artificial illumination White Reduced Blackout
Navigational equipment may include	Maps, navigation data sheet, route cards, odometer, compass and Global Positioning System (GPS)