Unit of competency details

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DEF12 V2

Unit descriptor updated. Application added. Minor Range Statement change. Evidence Guide updated.

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DEF12 V1

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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. Handle a direct fire support system 

1.1 Weapon is safely handled and carried in accordance with standard procedures. 

1.2 Ammunition  is identified, selected and safely handled in accordance with standard procedures.

1.3 Weapon drills  are conducted in accordance with standard procedures.

1.4 Fire positions  are adopted as required by environment and threat.

1.5 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation.

1.6 Ammunition is secured in accordance with standard procedures.

2. Apply fire with a direct fire support system 

2.1 Weapon sighting systems  and associated equipment  are employed as required by the operational environment  and in accordance with standard procedures.

2.2 Targets are identified  and engaged  in accordance with standard procedures.

3. Maintain and stow a direct fire support system 

3.1 Operator maintenance is conducted in accordance with standard procedures.

3.2 Defects  are identified and rectified within limits of authority or reported to supervisor.

3.3 Documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures.

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

Required Skills 

• achieve the required effects of fire
• apply battlecraft aggressively
• apply fieldcraft skills
• apply recognised safety precautions
• hand eye coordination
• handle weapon safely in an operational environment
• manual dexterity
• use binoculars
• work in a team

Required Knowledge 

• battlecraft
• characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of the weapon
• characteristics, technical capabilities of the system
• fieldcraft
• fire control orders
• WHS requirements
• safety precautions associated with the equipment
• target identification
• team work
• weapon drills

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

• carry out all weapon drills as listed in the Range Statement
• accurately identify the target type
• fire the weapon using high explosive ammunition
• achieve the desired effect - destruction obscuration, illumination fire from any supported and unsupported position
• recognise limit of own authority

Consistency in performance 

Competency should be demonstrated over time and across a range of simulated or actual workplace situations a range of actual live firing contexts.

Context of and specific resources for assessment 

Context of assessment 

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment Competency should be assessed using live ammunition.

Specific resources for assessment 

Access to a direct fire support system, ammunition and a live firing range.

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
• doctrinal pamphlets
• job guides, other publications
• manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions
• 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

Ammunition  may include:

• high explosive
• high explosive anti tank
• high explosive dual purpose
• illumination
• practice
• rocket assist
• smoke
• sub calibre
• tracer

Weapon drills  must include:

• checking clearances
• degrees of weapon readiness
• immediate action and misfire
• safety precautions
• stripping and assembling

Fire positions  may include:

• supported or unsupported
• prone
• standing
• kneeling
• sitting
• squatting

Weapon sighting systems  may include:

• flare
• folding leaf
• night sights
• telescopic optical
• thermal/infra-red

Associated equipment  may include:

• bipod
• bore sight equipment
• cleaning equipment
• complete equipment schedule (CES)
• sling
• tripod

Identification of the target  must may include:

• differentiation between friend or foe
• vehicle type identification:

• main battle tanks and other armoured vehicles
• light armed vehicles
• light skin vehicles

Engagement of the target  may include:

• destruction
• illumination
• neutralisation
• obscuration

Defects  may include:

• broken cocking rod
• broken firing pin
• damaged cartridge guide
• damaged sighting system
• faulty extension system
• faulty firing mechanism