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Operate a vehicle at night
Operate a vehicle at night
Unit of competency
National Code
DEFTRP002
DEFTRP002
State Code
AVO82
AVO82
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Original Release Date
22/10/2015
Nominal Hours
0
Field of Education
030515 - Automotive Vehicle Operations
Description
This unit describes the skills 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 was developed for military drivers in a threat environment, but is applicable to any individuals who work in this field.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work independently or as part of a team, under direct and indirect supervision, use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their output. They would perform routine tasks in a broad range of unpredictable contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
General notes
N/A
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare a vehicle for driving at night
- 1.1 Conduct serviceability check of vehicle and any external aids to night driving.
- 1.2 Rectify and report any faults.
- 1.3 Configure vehicle for night driving.
2. Drive a vehicle at night
- 2.1 Drive vehicle at night using various types of lighting and external aids in different types of terrain, road and light conditions.
- 2.2 Respond to directions from a co-driver and a guide, both with and without the assistance of external aids.
- 2.3 Navigate vehicle at night using navigational equipment.
3. Direct a vehicle at night
- 3.1 Identify, obtain and check appropriate external aids for serviceability.
- 3.2 Rectify or report any vehicle faults.
- 3.3 Direct vehicle using external aids.
- 3.4 Retrieve and check aids and return external to storage area.