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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Prepare vehicle for operational response

1.1

Vehicle is selected to meet operational requirements and is suitable for use in operational terrain

1.2

Preliminary check of the vehicle is completed to ensure it is operational

1.3

Equipment and accessories are checked to ensure they are available and are operational

1.4

Cabin drill and start up checks are completed, in accordance with organisational procedures and operational standards

1.5

Engine is started, in accordance with manufacturers' specifications

1.6

Audible and visual warning systems are checked to ensure that they are all operational

2

Drive the vehicle

2.1

Vehicle is prepared for and is safely operated in terrain suitable to the vehicle

2.2

Vehicles and/or trailers are operated and positioned, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures to ensure safe operation and traffic regulations

2.3

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

3

Monitor traffic, road and terrain under operational conditions

3.1

Vehicle movement is controlled in response to external conditions to ensure safety of persons

3.2

Most efficient route for travel is taken including monitoring factors likely to cause delays or deviations

3.3

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

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

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

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