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Unit 1

Operate the vehicle

Ensures that the vehicle is in operational order

Makes adjustments for best control and safety

Makes self familiar with vehicle

Uses the controls

Unit 2

Drive in road and traffic

Complies with law and policy

Uses driving procedures

Drives efficiently in traffic system

Moderates driving when it is harder to see

Moderates driving for adverse road surfaces

Unit 3

Keep people and vehicles safe

Acts to ensure mentally and physically able to drive

Drives in a manner that reflects valuing of life and property

Responds to hazards

Fits in with other road users

Reviews and adjusts driving

 

 

Unit 4

Perform operational driving duties

Drives consistently with job role

Assists in response management

Navigates to required location

Manoeuvres the vehicle

Transports non-ambulance personnel

Transports patient and attending crew with care

Unit 5

Attend emergencies

Complies with the laws and policy for emergency driving

Responds promptly to the initial dispatch message

Drives quickly where appropriate

Manages traffic events

Moderates the influence of competing needs of motivations

Manages the situation at the patient's location

Transports patient using emergency provisions

Unit 6

Operate four wheel drive

Maintains the 4WD vehicle in operational order

Operates 4WD transmission

Drives using 4WD

Respects the environment

Negotiates off road hazards

Recovers the vehicle

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