PUADEFTP002B Operate a vehicle at night

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PUADEFTP002B Operate a vehicle at night

Modification History

Not applicable.

Unit Descriptor

Unit Descriptor	This unit covers the competency required to drive, navigate and direct a vehicle at night under field conditions using white, reduced and blackout lighting where the threat(s) by an adversary or enemy may prohibit the full use of normal vehicle headlights, tail lights and interior lighting. In these circumstances, to assist in the control, operation and navigation of the vehicle, the driver may use guides and other aids, including specialist 'blackout' lighting equipment fitted to vehicles. This unit does not include the use of night fighting equipment, which is addressed in competency PUADEFTP004B.

Application of the Unit

Application of the Unit	The application of this unit in the workplace - the environments, complexities and situations involved - will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package. This text will be useful for the purposes of job descriptions, recruitment advice or job analysis; where possible, it will not be too job specific to allow other industries to import it into other Training Packages, where feasible.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite Unit/s	PUADEFTP003B Operate a vehicle over difficult terrain TDTH297B Plan and navigate routes

Employability Skills Information

Employability Skills	This unit contains employability skills.

Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content

Elements describe the essential outcomes of a Unit of Competency.	Performance Criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the Required Skills and Knowledge and/or the Range Statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide.

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
1. Prepare a vehicle for driving at night	1.1 Serviceability check of a vehicle and any external aids to night driving is conducted 1.2 Any faults are rectified or reported in accordance with standard procedures 1.3 Vehicle is configured for night driving in accordance with standard procedures and instructions
2. Drive a vehicle at night	2.1 Vehicle is driven at night using various types of lighting and external aids in different types of terrain, road and light conditions 2.2 Directions from a co-driver and a guide, both with and without the assistance of external aids, are responded to 2.3 Vehicle is navigated at night using navigational equipment
3. Direct a vehicle at night	3.1 Appropriate external aids, are identified, obtained and checked for serviceability 3.2 Any vehicle faults are rectified or reported in accordance with standard procedures 3.3 Vehicle is directed using external aids in accordance with standard procedures 3.4 External aids are retrieved, checked and returned to storage area

Required Skills and Knowledge

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.
Required Skills
scan terrain judge terrain, distance and speed at night drive a vehicle at night under normal lighting conditions manoeuvre a vehicle in confined spaces navigate a vehicle respond to directions when driving participate in team encourage other team members use a variety of verbal and non-verbal communication techniques including language style, active listening read and implement written or verbal orders and procedures read maps and use navigational aids
Required Knowledge
OH&S requirements for driving at night characteristics of night vision vehicle navigation vehicle signalling and directing techniques team work principles and strategies techniques for supporting others composition of teams and roles and responsibilities of team members verbal and non-verbal communication techniques including language style, active listening

Evidence Guide

EVIDENCE GUIDE
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessment must confirm the ability to prepare a vehicle for night driving then drive the vehicle under field conditions in a range of environments such as cross-country, and on tracks and formed roads utilising the three types of lighting under a range of lighting and driving conditions. Assessment must also confirm the ability to: drive and navigate a vehicle at night using white, reduced and blackout lighting respond to directions from a co-driver and guides act as guide while using external aids. Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated as part of a broader assessment activity involving the tactical deployment of drivers and vehicles over an extended period.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Context of assessment Competency should be assessed progressively with the levels of complexity of driving with reduced lighting increasing i.e. the sequence should be white, reduced then blackout. Activities should commence with the receipt of instructions for a night move. The individual should be assessed in the inspection and preparation of the vehicle for night driving. Assessment under the particular light condition should test the individual's competence including the conduct of more complex tasks such as manoeuvring in confined spaces with and without the use of guides and associated aids. Navigation may be assessed as part of a vehicle navigation exercise conducted under various lighting conditions driving cross-country as well as on tracks and sealed roads. Specific resources for assessment Access to: suitable training and assessment area to simulate operational conditions vehicle with complete equipment schedule external aids and navigation equipment listed in the range statement.
Guidance information for assessment	Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

Range Statement

RANGE STATEMENT
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 wheeled road transport vehicles (in Defence this equates to B class vehicles)
Field conditions include	Work conducted under exposed conditions A variety of road, terrain and vegetation conditions A range of typical weather conditions
Driving at night includes	Moving in a forward direction, including overtaking Reversing Parking Manoeuvring in confined spaces
Serviceability check may include	Operation of the vehicle, accessories and equipment Operation of brakes, instruments and lights, including blackout lighting Aids such as torches, lamps and flares
External aids include	Torches, lamps and street lights Flares, cylume sticks and illumination Use of signs, markers, tape and fluorescent devices Guides
Standard procedures and instructions refer to	Written and verbal orders and instructions Standing orders, routine orders, procedures manuals, doctrine pamphlets, job guides and other publications Defence Road Transport Instructions, Driver's Handbook, Vehicle user's handbook OH&S requirements for driving a vehicle at night Procedures prescribed for the vehicle by the relevant state/territory traffic authority and the parent Defence unit/formation for operating at night
Configuring a vehicle for night driving may include	Attaching tape and markers to a vehicle to aid observation and recognition Removing camouflage material Painting/cleaning blackout makers Fitting specialist equipment
Types of lighting may include	Moon and limited visibility Full or partial artificial illumination White Reduced Blackout
Navigational equipment may include	Maps, navigation data sheet, route cards, odometer, compass and Global Positioning System (GPS)

Unit Sector(s)

Not applicable.

Corequisite Unit/s

Co-requisite Unit/s	Nil