Description

Pre-Requisites

Nil

Performance Criteria

1. Prepare vehicle for operational response
1.1 The vehicle is selected to meet operational requirements and is suitable to use in the terrain
1.2 Preliminary check of the vehicle is completed to ensure it is serviceable
1.3 Equipment and accessories are checked to ensure they are available and serviceable
1.4 Cabin drill and start up checks are completed in accordance with operational standards
1.5 Engine is started in accordance with manufacturer’s 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 safely operated in terrain suitable to the vehicle
2.2 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
2.3 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

3. Monitor traffic, road and terrain under operational conditions
1. Vehicle movement is controlled in response to external conditions to ensure safety of persons
2. The most efficient route of travel is taken through monitoring factors likely to cause delays or route deviations
3. 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

Key Competencies

• Collect, Analyse & Organise Information
• Communicate Ideas & Information
• Plan & Organise Activities
• Work with Others & in Teams
• Use Mathematical Ideas & Techniques
• Solve Problems
• Use Technology

Range Statement

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 (eg 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

Evidence Guide

Critical aspects of evidence

• 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

Underpinning 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

Underpinning skills

• low risk driving techniques
• monitor and anticipate traffic hazard

Resource implications

• Assessment of this competency will require access to a relevant vehicle

Consistency in performance

• Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments

Context of assessment

• Competency must be demonstrated in a simulated operational situation under varying conditions