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

PUAVEH001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Drive vehicles under operational conditions

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUAVEH001 - Drive vehicles under operational conditions
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to drive vehicles safely, including the systematic and safe control of all vehicles' functions and the management of hazardous situations under operational conditions.The unit is applicable to public safety personnel who are required to operate vehicles both on and off road during public safety operations.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Vehicles
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: 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
       
Element: Prepare vehicle for operational response
  • Vehicle is selected to meet operational requirements and is suitable for use in operational terrain
       
Element: Preliminary check of the vehicle is completed to ensure it is operational
       
Element: Equipment and accessories are checked to ensure they are available and are operational
       
Element: Cabin drill and start up checks are completed, in accordance with organisational procedures and operational standards
       
Element: Engine is started, in accordance with manufacturers' specifications
       
Element: Audible and visual warning systems are checked to ensure that they are all operational
  • Vehicle is prepared for and is safely operated in terrain suitable to the vehicle
       
Element: Vehicles and/or trailers are operated and positioned, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures to ensure safe operation and traffic regulations
       
Element: 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
       
Element: Monitor traffic, road and terrain under operational conditions
  • Vehicle movement is controlled in response to external conditions to ensure safety of persons
       
Element: Most efficient route for travel is taken including monitoring factors likely to cause delays or deviations
       
Element: 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
       

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.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

cabin drill must include

adjustment of seats

all crew seated and/or restrained

dash layout

gauges

mirrors and steering

radio on

seatbelts

warning lights

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 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 
Vehicle is selected to meet operational requirements and is suitable for use in operational terrain 
 
 
 
 
Vehicle is prepared for and is safely operated in terrain suitable to the vehicle 
 
 
Vehicle movement is controlled in response to external conditions to ensure safety of persons 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

PUAVEH001 - Drive vehicles under operational conditions
Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

Student ID:

I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

Student signature:

Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Assessor name:

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Date:

Assessment Record Sheet

PUAVEH001 - Drive vehicles under operational conditions

Student name:

Student ID:

Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

Assessor name:

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Date:

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