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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare vehicle for operational driving
   • Select vehicle in accordance with operational requirements and terrain.
   • Conduct pre-drive check of vehicle, equipment and accessories to ensure availability and operational readiness.
   • Conduct checks on start-up to ensure vehicle is safe and drivable.
   • Check audible and visual warning systems to ensure operational readiness.
   • Complete vehicle and operational response documentation for accountability purposes.
2. Drive vehicle in operational conditions
   • Assess traffic flows and environmental conditions to identify route of travel.
   • Control vehicles in accordance with manufacturer's specifications, road and traffic conditions.
   • Apply risk management strategies during operational driving to maintain safety.
   • Apply defensive driving techniques to maintain safe control of vehicle.
   • Adapt driving techniques to adjust to changing circumstances.
3. Prepare vehicle for operational driving
   • Select vehicle in accordance with operational requirements and terrain.
   • Conduct pre-drive check of vehicle, equipment and accessories to ensure availability and operational readiness.
   • Conduct checks on start-up to ensure vehicle is safe and drivable.
   • Check audible and visual warning systems to ensure operational readiness.
   • Complete vehicle and operational response documentation for accountability purposes.
4. Drive vehicle in operational conditions
   • Assess traffic flows and environmental conditions to identify route of travel.
   • Control vehicles in accordance with manufacturer's specifications, road and traffic conditions.
   • Apply risk management strategies during operational driving to maintain safety.
   • Apply defensive driving techniques to maintain safe control of vehicle.
   • Adapt driving techniques to adjust to changing circumstances.

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 one occasion.

applying engine power management and safe driving strategies

applying vehicle handling techniques, including defensive driving

assessing and managing risk when driving vehicles

managing personal stress and fatigue when driving vehicles

performing pre-drive vehicle checks, including audio and visual warning systems

planning route, navigating roads and reading maps

using on-board vehicle technology, including audible and visual warning systems

using police communication systems and processes

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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.

ancillary vehicle equipment

police vehicle requirements and regulations

jurisdictional policies and procedures relating to the use of police vehicles, including audible and visual warning systems

police vehicle inspection procedures

traffic legislation, rules and regulations

causes and effects of fatigue on drivers

jurisdictional reporting and recording requirements

risk assessment strategies

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