- PUAVEH001B - Drive vehicles under operational conditions
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
PUAVEH001B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Drive vehicles under operational conditions
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
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Unit of Competency | PUAVEH001B - Drive vehicles under operational conditions |
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| Description | This unit covers the competency to drive vehicles safely, including the systematic, safe and efficient control of all vehicles functions and effective management of hazardous situations under operational conditions. | ||
| Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
| Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit applies to all Public Safety workers who are required to operate vehicles both on and off road during public safety operations. | ||
| Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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| Prerequisites/co-requisites | Not applicable. | ||
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| Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
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Assessment 1 | Assessment 2 | Assessment 3 | Assessment 4 | |
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| Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
| Element: Prepare vehicle for operational response |
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| Element: Drive the vehicle |
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| Element: Monitor traffic, road and terrain under operational conditions |
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| Element: Prepare vehicle for operational response |
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| Element: Drive the vehicle |
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| Element: Monitor traffic, road and terrain under operational conditions |
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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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in a practical demonstration of driving skills. Maintaining personal safety, safety awareness and awareness of traffic conditions and other road users is critical. Consistency in performance Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Context of assessment Competency must be demonstrated in a simulated operational situation under varying conditions. Specific resources for assessment Assessment of this competency will require access to a relevant vehicle. |
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 |
low risk driving techniques monitor and anticipate traffic hazard |
Required Knowledge |
ancillary equipment appreciation of automotive systems emergency vehicle requirements and regulations knowledge of emergency vehicle inspection procedures knowledge of equipment and accessories local area knowledge traffic legislation traffic rules and regulations vehicle operating procedures |
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: | all types of operational vehicles tankers troop carrier rescue vehicles buses bulk water carrier all terrain vehicles pumpers aerial appliances communication vehicles command /control vehicles |
Operational conditions may include: | non-emergency driving emergency response driving off-road driving hazardous environmental conditions driving in special environments (e.g. on actual airport movement areas) prevailing weather time of day/night visibility recovery |
Considerations may include: | procedures traffic conditions levels of emergency response adverse weather traffic regulations warning devices adverse terrain type of vehicle adverse surfaces |
Cabin drill may include: | adjustment of seats seatbelts mirrors and steering radio on all crew seated/restrained dash layout gauges warning lights |
Start-up check may include: | fuel coolant oil pump water equipment/locker security visual inspection of vehicle operation of emergency warning devices (lights/sirens) crew intercom physical check or scan of gauges |
Instruments/gauges may include: | warning lights tachometer temperature electrical charging systems indicators (high beam turn signals parking brakes) speedometer oil pressure brake warning lights audible warning devices water tank level indicator |
Relevant legislation and procedures may include: | traffic regulations organisation policy and procedures accident procedures emergency parking possession of appropriate licence |
Manufacturer’s specifications may include: | engine characteristics systems warning functions radius of turning circle safety procedures horsepower rating maximum vehicle weight fuel capacity for range clearance height engagement procedures no-spin locking differential anti-lock braking systems |
Traffic conditions may include: | parking traffic pattern and density known peak traffic periods and community functions and events effect of weather on roads road surface visibility |
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 |
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| The vehicle is selected to meet operational requirements and is suitable to use in the terrain | |||
| Preliminary check of the vehicle is completed to ensure it is serviceable | |||
| Equipment and accessories are checked to ensure they are available and serviceable | |||
| Cabin drill and start up checks are completed in accordance with operational standards | |||
| Engine is started in accordance with manufacturer's specifications | |||
| Audible and visual warning systems are checked to ensure that they are all operational | |||
| Vehicle is prepared for, and safely operated in terrain suitable to the vehicle | |||
| Vehicles and/or trailers are operated and positioned in accordance with traffic regulations and organisation's policies and procedures and to ensure safe and efficient operation | |||
| Low risk driving techniques are used which minimise the likelihood of injury to persons or damage to equipment or property and in accordance with the organisation's policies and procedures | |||
| Vehicle movement is controlled in response to external conditions to ensure safety of persons | |||
| The most efficient route of travel is taken through monitoring factors likely to cause delays or route deviations | |||
| Traffic and surface conditions are consistently monitored and acted upon to enable safe operation and ensure no injury to people or damage to property, equipment, loads and facilities | |||
| The vehicle is selected to meet operational requirements and is suitable to use in the terrain. | |||
| Preliminary check of the vehicle is completed to ensure it is serviceable. | |||
| Equipment and accessories are checked to ensure they are available and serviceable. | |||
| Cabin drill and start up checks are completed in accordance with operational standards. | |||
| Engine is started in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. | |||
| Audible and visual warning systems are checked to ensure that they are all operational. | |||
| Vehicle is prepared for, and safely operated in terrain suitable to the vehicle. | |||
| Vehicles and/or trailers are operated and positioned in accordance with traffic regulations and organisation's policies and procedures and to ensure safe and efficient operation. | |||
| Low risk driving techniques are used which minimise the likelihood of injury to persons or damage to equipment or property and in accordance with the organisation's policies and procedures. | |||
| Vehicle movement is controlled in response to external conditions to ensure safety of persons. | |||
| The most efficient route of travel is taken through monitoring factors likely to cause delays or route deviations. | |||
| Traffic and surface conditions are consistently monitored and acted upon to enable safe operation and ensure no injury to people or damage to property, equipment, loads and facilities. |
Forms
Assessment Cover Sheet
PUAVEH001B - Drive vehicles under operational conditions
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Assessment Record Sheet
PUAVEH001B - Drive vehicles under operational conditions
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