Elements and Performance Criteria
- Drive the vehicle
- Vehicle is prepared for and is safely operated in terrain suitable to the vehicle
- Vehicles and/or trailers are operated and positioned, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures to ensure safe operation and traffic regulations
- Low risk driving techniques are used, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures, to minimise the likelihood of injury to persons or damage to equipment or property
- Prepare vehicle for operational response
- Preliminary check of the vehicle is completed to ensure it is operational
- Equipment and accessories are checked to ensure they are available and are operational
- Cabin drill and start up checks are completed, in accordance with organisational procedures and operational standards
- Engine is started, in accordance with manufacturers' specifications
- Audible and visual warning systems are checked to ensure that they are all operational
- Vehicles and/or trailers are operated and positioned, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures to ensure safe operation and traffic regulations
- Low risk driving techniques are used, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures, to minimise the likelihood of injury to persons or damage to equipment or property
- Monitor traffic, road and terrain under operational conditions
- Most efficient route for travel is taken including monitoring factors likely to cause delays or deviations
- Traffic and surface conditions are consistently monitored and acted upon to enable safe operation and to ensure no injury to people or damage to property, equipment, loads and/or facilities