ProQual
    Level 4
    QN: 603/5140/8
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    ProQual Level 4 Diploma UKERD Response Driver

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by ProQual. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 307 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 4
    Awarding Body
    ProQual
    Syllabus Units
    12 Units
    Guided Hours
    307 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Advanced driving/riding

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to apply the vehicle control system
    • Be able to use the vehicle gearbox effectively
    • Be able to implement acceleration sense
    • Be able to use speed appropriately
    • Be able to observe and assess risk
    • Be able to use good road positioning techniques
    • Be able to use safe cornering techniques
    • Be able to overtake safely
    • Be able to use safe signal procedures
    • Be able to follow safe vehicle manoeuvring procedures
    2

    Advanced emergency response high speed driving/riding

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to use advanced high speed vehicle techniques
    • Be able to use advanced high speed observation techniques
    • Understand the psychological impacts on drivers of advanced high speed driving
    • Be able to apply the system of vehicle control when driving at high speed
    3

    Airport procedures for emergency response driving/riding

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to use airport driving procedures
    • Be able to use airport radio procedures
    4

    Application of emergency response driver/rider exemptions under UK law

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the practical implementation of emergency response driver exemptions
    • Be able to claim emergency response driver exemptions for the use of the vehicle control system
    • Be able to claim emergency response driver exemptions for the use of gears
    • Be able to claim emergency response driver exemptions for the use of acceleration sense
    • Be able to claim emergency response driver exemptions for the use of speed
    • Be able to observe and risk assess when emergency response driving at speed
    • Be able to claim emergency response exemptions for road positioning
    • Be able to claim emergency response exemptions for the use of cornering techniques
    • Be able to claim emergency response exemptions for the use of multi lane roads
    • Be able to claim emergency response driver exemptions for overtaking procedures
    • Be able to claim emergency response driver exemptions for signal procedures
    5

    Emergency response motorcycle handling

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to handle a motorcycle in low and high speed environments
    • Be able to use advanced motorcycle observation skills
    6

    High speed emergency response driving/riding

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to make effective decisions when driving at high speed
    • Be able to implement the system of vehicle control in when driving at high speed
    • Be able to use gears effectively when driving at high speed
    • Be able to implement acceleration sense when driving at high speed
    • Be able to use speed appropriately when driving at high speed
    • Be able to observe and risk assess when driving at high speed
    • Be able to use proper road positioning when driving at high speed
    • Be able to use proper cornering techniques when driving at high speed
    • Be able to use safe techniques when driving on multi lane roads at high speed
    • Be able to use safe overtaking techniques when driving at high speed
    • Be able to use signal procedures when driving at high speed
    7

    Legislation, road traffic and behavioural aspects of driving theory

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the UK Highway Code
    • Be able to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of general driving/riding theory
    • Be able to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of off road driving theory
    • Be able to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the behavioural aspects of driving psychology
    • Be able to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of high speed driving theory
    • Be able to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of current road traffic legislation
    • Be able to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of patient conveyance
    • Be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of local, organisational and qualifications driving policies and guidance
    • Be able to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of current advanced driving manuals
    8

    Off-road emergency response driving

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to drive safely off road
    • Understand the dangers involved in off road driving
    • Be able to traverse inclined terrain
    • Be able to drive on rough ground
    • Be able to wade in deep water
    • Be able to use off road recovery methods
    • Be able to safety inspect post off road vehicles
    9

    Preparation and pre-drive checks

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the legal requirements of pre-drive vehicle inspection checks
    • Understand pre-drive psychology and preparation
    • Understand the purpose and legal implications of the use of vehicle ancillary equipment
    • Be able to conduct a pre-drive vehicle inspection check
    10

    Skid recognition, prevention and control

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand vehicle skid prevention and recognition
    • Be able to control a front wheel skid
    • Be able to control a rear wheel skid
    • Be able to control a four wheel skid
    11

    Tactical and evasive emergency response driving

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to implement the system of vehicle control while using anti surveillance skills
    • Be able to use the gear box when using anti surveillance skills
    • Be able to implement acceleration sense when using anti surveillance skills
    • Be able to use speed effectively when using anti surveillance skills
    • Be able to implement an observation and risk assessment when using anti surveillance skills
    • Be able to use road positioning when using anti surveillance skills
    • Be able to use the correct cornering techniques when using anti surveillance skills
    • Be able to use safe driving techniques on multi lane roads when using anti surveillance skills
    • Be able to use overtaking procedures when using anti surveillance skills
    • Be able to use signal procedures when using anti surveillance skills
    • Be able to use safe manoeuvring procedures when using anti surveillance skills
    • Be able to use tactical and evasive vehicle manoeuvres when using anti surveillance skills
    12

    Theoretical application of emergency response exemptions under UK law

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand emergency response driver exemptions under UK law

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    603/5140/8
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    ProQual
    Qualification Type
    Occupational Qualification
    Operational Start
    Sept 2019