Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

PUAPOLGD014A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Drive police vehicles

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUAPOLGD014A - Drive police vehicles
Description This unit covers the competency required to drive police vehicles safely, including the systematic, safe and efficient control of all vehicle functions and effective management of hazardous situations under operational driving. Appropriate driver license classes as determined by relevant state/territory/commonwealth legislation must be held when operating on public roadways.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit addresses driving police vehicles under operational conditions in the workplace. This unit includes implementing appropriate tactical driving strategies to safely drive a police vehicle, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.This unit is the minimum driving standard for operational police.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare vehicle for operational driving
  • Vehicle/s appropriate to operational requirements and terrain are selected
  • Pre-drive check of vehicle, equipment and accessories is performed to ensure availability and serviceability in accordance with organisational policies and procedures and manufacturer's specifications
  • Start-up checks are performed in accordance with training/organisational policies and procedures
  • Audible and visual warning systems are checked for operation in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  • Vehicle and operational response documentation is recorded in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
       
Element: Drive vehicle in operational conditions
  • Defensive driving techniques are applied in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  • Vehicles are driven and controlled in accordance with manufacturer's specifications, road and traffic conditions and organisational policies and procedures
  • Appropriate risk management strategies are applied during operational driving to maintain operational safety, in accordance with workplace environment
  • Most efficient route of travel is anticipated and monitored considering traffic flows and environmental conditions
  • Ethical and professional behaviour is applied when driving police vehicles in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  • Situational awareness is applied in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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 and/or 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 industry-approved 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.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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 on-board 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; organisation's approach to environmental management and sustainability)

relevant jurisdictional legislation such as that relating to traffic and road rules, occupational health and safety (OH&S)

relevant jurisdictional policies and procedures such as that relating to driving, OH&S, accidents, urgent duty/pursuit driving, drugs and alcohol

risk assessment strategies

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:

Automatic and manual vehicles

Marked and unmarked four wheel drive vehicles

Marked and unmarked motor cycles

Marked and unmarked police sedans

Marked and unmarked station wagons

Pre-drive check may include:

Battery

Bio hazards (blood etc)

Brakes (park, pedal [pressure/travel], anti-lock braking systems, including warning light)

Electronic stability program

Equipment (operational, PPK)

Fan belts

Fuel

Instrument/control layout

Lights (external - headlamps, indicators, etc.)

Operation of emergency warning devices (lights/sirens)

Mirrors

Mobile data terminal or equivalent

Physical check or scan of gauges

Police radio/mobile data terminals

Radio

Registration

Roadworthiness

Seat belts

Steering

Traction control

Tyres and tyre pressures

Vehicle fluids (includes oil leaks)

Visual inspection of vehicle (internal, external and underneath)

Weapons/foreign objects

Wheel changing equipment

Wheels/tyres (including spare)

Windscreen/wipers/wiper blades

Warning devices, including instrumentation

Windows (electric/manual operated)

Manufacturer's specifications may include:

Clearance height

Engagement procedures

Engine characteristics

Engine horsepower rating

Fuel capacity for range

Maximum vehicle weight

No-spin locking differential

Radius of turning circle

Safety procedures

Systems warning functions

Start-up checks may include:

Adjusting seats and mirrors

Fastening seatbelts

Re-checking brake pedal

Re-checking warning lights and systems

Starting vehicle in accordance with training/organisational procedures

Unusual engine compartment noises

Operational conditions may include:

Driving in special environments (e.g. on actual airport movement areas)

Hazardous environmental conditions (e.g. bushfires)

Prevailing weather

Sealed/unsealed roads

Time of day/night

Traffic conditions

Urban/rural

Visibility

Defensive driving techniques may include:

Accelerating

Braking

Cornering

Correcting and overtaking

Night driving

Skid avoidance

Steering techniques (such as hand over hand steering, fixed hand steering, pull/push steering)

Road conditions may include

Effect of weather on roads

Foreign material

Road surface (sealed/unsealed, corrugated, sand etc.)

Visibility

Traffic conditions may include:

Community functions and events

Day/night

Parking

Peak/non-peak

Road surface

Traffic pattern and density

Visibility

Weather conditions, including temperature and climate

Risk management may include:

Analysing/assessing risk

Controlling/treating risk

Hazard assessment

Identifying risk

Monitoring

Personal, fellow worker or public safety

Reviewing

Operational driving may include:

Levels of response

Procedures/policies

Pursuit driving

Risk assessment

Routine patrol

Traffic conditions

Traffic legislation

Type of vehicle, in accordance with jurisdictional requirements or policy

Type or nature of incident

Urgent duty driving

Warning devices

Situational awareness may include:

Managing operational response

Multi-tasking

Receiving and processing incoming information from a variety of sources including police radio, partner, other vehicles, own observations, other communications, previous knowledge, etc.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Vehicle/s appropriate to operational requirements and terrain are selected 
Pre-drive check of vehicle, equipment and accessories is performed to ensure availability and serviceability in accordance with organisational policies and procedures and manufacturer's specifications 
Start-up checks are performed in accordance with training/organisational policies and procedures 
Audible and visual warning systems are checked for operation in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 
Vehicle and operational response documentation is recorded in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 
Defensive driving techniques are applied in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 
Vehicles are driven and controlled in accordance with manufacturer's specifications, road and traffic conditions and organisational policies and procedures 
Appropriate risk management strategies are applied during operational driving to maintain operational safety, in accordance with workplace environment 
Most efficient route of travel is anticipated and monitored considering traffic flows and environmental conditions 
Ethical and professional behaviour is applied when driving police vehicles in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 
Situational awareness is applied in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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