Unit of competency details

Release 

TP Version 

Comments 

2

DEF12 V2

Clarified Unit Descriptor. Minor Range Statement change.

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DEF12 V1

Primary release.

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 Range Statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

1. Set up radar 

1.1 Radar is prepared for operation in accordance with standard procedures. 

1.2 Radar is initialised and used in accordance with standard procedures and manufacturer's instructions.

1.3 Operational performance and accuracy of the radar is confirmed and appropriate action  is taken where performance is out of limits.

1.4 Misrepresentations and false echoes are detected and discounted.

2. Operate radar 

2.1 Radar is operated in accordance with standard procedures to produce required data.

2.2 Data produced by the radar is interpreted and used to assist command decisions, taking into account known limitations and errors  associated with the equipment.

2.3 Faults or difficulties within the operator’s ability to correct are corrected.

2.4 Any faults or difficulties beyond the operator’s ability to correct are referred to supervisor and action is taken as directed.

2.5 Data is provided to supervisor or user.

2.6 Administration is completed in accordance with standard procedures.

2.7 Operational maintenance  is conducted as required.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills 

• apply relevant WHS requirements
• apply operational safety
• conduct equipment maintenance
• fieldcraft skills including tactical movement and camouflage
• interpret and respond to orders
• observation, recording and reporting skills
• participate in weapon drills
• use communication systems
• use equipment/instruments

Required Knowledge 

• characteristics and effects of hostile and friendly equipment and weapons
• nature of the threat environment
• radar equipment characteristics and limitations
• relevant WHS constraints
• Rules of Engagement
• tactical techniques and procedures
• target recognition

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit 

Assessment must confirm the ability to interpret directions from supervisors and to carry out each operator task.

Consistency in performance 

Competency should be demonstrated on deployment of equipment in a range of different environments.

Context of and specific resources for assessment 

Context of assessment 

Competency should be assessed in an operational or simulated operational environment. The simulation should replicate the live environment where stress and fatigue are key features.

Specific resources for assessment 

Access to appropriate radar equipment and an appropriate field site or a high fidelity simulator.

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.

Standard procedures  may include:

• Australian Standards
• defence instructions
• doctrine pamphlets
• job guides, other publications
• manufacturers’ handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions
• work health and safety (WHS) regulations
• organisational policies and procedures
• procedure manuals
• relevant local government by-laws
• relevant state/territory or federal legislation
• routine orders
• standing operating procedures
• standing orders
• written and verbal orders

Appropriate action  may include:

• correcting faults using basic fault finding skills
• re-entering data
• reporting to supervisor

Limitations and errors  may include:

• electronic line of sight
• elevation
• field of view
• range

Operational maintenance  may include:

• cleaning
• diagnostic tests
• lubricating
• service ancillary equipment
• visual inspection