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

Required Skills

apply engine power management and safe driving strategies

apply vehicle handling techniques including defensive driving

assess and manage risk

manage personal stress and fatigue during urgent duty and pursuit situations or when driving in operational conditions

maintain situational awareness

monitor and anticipate traffic hazards and take appropriate action

perform vehicle checks

plan route navigate roads and read maps

solve problems

use onboard vehicle technology including audible and visual warning systems

use police communication systems and processes

Required Knowledge

causes and effects of fatigue on drivers

ethical considerations including public expectations and perceptions of police driving

jurisdictional reporting and recording requirements

organisational policies and procedures such as relevant legislation operational corporate and strategic plans operational performance standards operational policies and procedures organisational personnel and occupational health and safety practices and guidelines organisational quality standards organisations approach to environmental management and sustainability

relevant jurisdictional legislation such as that relating to traffic and road rules occupational health and safety OHampS

relevant jurisdictional policies and procedures such as that relating to driving OHampS accidents urgent dutypursuit driving drugs and alcohol

risk assessment strategies

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to

prepare vehicles for operational driving

drive the vehicle in operational conditions

plan for potential traffic flow problems

demonstrate ethical and professional driving

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated consistently through practical performances of operational driving and over time to ensure the competence has been achieved

Maintaining personal safety safety awareness and awareness of traffic conditions and other road users is critical

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in either an operational or simulated operational situation under varying conditions and contexts

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

operational vehicle

appropriate equipment and resources

real or simulated policing environment

Method of assessment

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision andor mentoring which is typically recorded in a competency workbook

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industryapproved simulated work environment Forms of assessment that are typically used include

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions

Vehicles may include:

Pre-drive check may include:

Manufacturer's specifications may include:

Start-up checks may include:

Operational conditions may include:

Defensive driving techniques may include:

Road conditions may include

Traffic conditions may include:

Risk management may include:

Operational driving may include:

Situational awareness may include: