Unit of competency details

Release 

TP version 

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DEF12 V2

First release. Equivalent to superseded unit DEFCA103B Supervise an armoured fighting vehicle and crew. Title Change. Unit Descriptor updated. Application added. Language revised from armoured fighting vehicle to armoured vehicle. Repetitive PC statements removed. Minor Range Statement changes. Evidence Guide updated. Pre-requisite removed.

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. Prepare the armoured vehicle for operation 

1.1 Crew competence is assessed and maintained.

1.2 Crew are prepared.

1.3 Crew personnel administration is managed.

1.4 Requirement to supervise the crew of an armoured vehicle , its weapons , and ancillary equipment , is received from orders , and is understood and accepted.

1.5 Vehicle is checked for serviceability  and prepared  for operations .

1.6 Constraints  and risks  relevant to the task are determined and managed.

1.7 Identification, handling and preparation of in-service ammunition  is supervised.

1.8 Resources required  for the performance of the task are determined.

1.9 Identified problems/shortfalls are reported to supervisor.

1.10 Deployment  of the armoured fighting vehicle into areas of operations is supervised.

2. Supervise and command the operation of the armoured vehicle 

2.1 Individual decision making process is conducted.

2.2 Orders are prepared and delivered to crew.

2.3 Battle procedure  is coordinated and conducted.

2.4 Liaison is conducted in accordance with operational requirements.

2.5 Armoured vehicle is employed in accordance with tasks as directed.

2.6 When required, the vehicle is driven  at a basic level in accordance with standing orders for vehicle operations.

2.7 Crew tasks  are supervised.

2.8 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements and recognised safety precautions including those contained in Australian Defence Force procedures, are applied appropriately to the operational environment and context throughout the operation.

2.9 Vehicle tactical operating techniques  are applied.

2.10 Operation of the vehicle communications systems  is supervised.

2.11 Minor incidents are dealt with.

2.12 Major incidents beyond the supervisor’s level of authority or competence to deal with are reported to managers and action is taken as directed.

3. Supervise the completion of armoured vehicle tasks 

3.1 Documentation including reports and returns are completed and maintained.

3.2 Maintenance  is supervised and conducted.

3.3 Debriefing  is conducted as appropriate.

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

Required Skills 

• allocate appropriate materials and personnel to the task
• direct, brief, coordinate and monitor personnel
• interpret orders, instructions and directions
• operate armoured fighting vehicle weapon systems and ancillary equipment
• provide reports and appropriate documentation

Required Knowledge 

• armoured tactics and standing operating procedures
• characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of relevant:

• ammunition
• communications equipment
• drive trains and sub systems
• specialist equipment
• weapons

• command and control procedures
• WHS requirements
• procedures and requirements in the performance of the task
• reporting requirements and procedures
• resource allocation processes
• safety precautions associated with the task
• vehicle documentation and record compilation

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to apply the authority and responsibility for effective supervision using available resources and for planning the employment of, organising, directing, coordinating and controlling the crew in the accomplishment of assigned tasks; to work within own authority and commander’s intent; to display leadership; to supervise and command within an operational environment.

Consistency in performance 

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment 

Context of assessment 

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

Specific resources for assessment 

Access to a simulated or actual operational environment, an armoured vehicle, its crew, weapons, equipment and ammunition.

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.

Armoured vehicle  may include:

• all current in-service equipment:

• main battle tank family of vehicles
• light wheeled armoured family of vehicles
• light tracked armoured family of vehicles

Armoured weapons  may include:

• MBT FOV Weapon Systems e.g. 120mm
• ASLAV FOV Weapon Systems e.g. 25mm
• APC FOV Weapon Systems e.g. 12.7mm, 7.62mm

Ancillary equipment  may include:

• binoculars
• generators
• global positioning system
• night fighting equipment
• surveillance equipment

Orders  may include:

• warning orders
• quick orders
• deliberate orders
• fire orders
• and may be:

• formal or informal
• written, verbal or transmitted electronically

Serviceability checks  may include:

• ancillary equipment
• basic maintenance and fault finding
• communication checks
• functionality of key operating components
• vehicle servicing
• weapon systems operation

Vehicle preparation  may include:

• battle preparation
• camouflage
• equipment stowage
• preparation for air transportation
• preparation for land transportation
• preparation for sea transportation
• preparation for water operations

Operations  may include:

• defensive
• offensive
• operations other than war
• security

Constraints  may include:

• crew safety
• environmental conditions
• experience
• health
• morale
• operational tempo and conditions
• resources
• terrain
• time
• training short falls
• troops to task
• welfare

Risk  is:

• the potential for injury or loss
• the potential for a hazardous event or hostile action to occur
• a combination of consequence, exposure and probability/likelihood of a specified hazardous event or hostile action

Ammunition  may include:

• all current in-service ammunition:

• 5.56 mm
• 7.62 mm
• 9 mm
• 12.7 mm
• 25 mm
• 40 mm
• 66 mm
• 76 mm grenades
• 84 mm
• 120 mm
• f1 grenade

• and can be identified by:

• colour
• hazard band
• labelling
• lot/batch numbers
• markings
• nomenclature
• packaging
• type

Resources required  may include:

• ammunition
• any allocated support
• materials
• terrain
• time
• vehicle
• weapons

Deployment  may include:

• movement into the area of operations by air, land or sea

Battle procedure  may include:

• concurrent activity
• early warning
• efficient use of time
• military appreciation process
• rehearsals
• warning orders

Tasks  may include:

• implementing orders and directions
• deploying the vehicle, using:

• navigation
• site and selection of vehicle position
• battlecraft
• fieldcraft

• application of fire through:

• weapon handling
• selection of weapon system
• selection of engagement technique
• selection of ammunition
• terminal effects

• maintaining communications
• operating armoured ancillary equipment

Tactical operating techniques  may include:

• adoption of fire positions
• individual vehicle craft
• methods of movement
• surveillance and counter surveillance techniques

Vehicle communication systems  may include:

• associated communication accessories
• battlefield command support system
• cypher equipment
• HF installation
• remote and line equipment
• UHF installation
• VHF installation
• vehicle intercommunication system

Equipment maintenance  may include:

• ancillary equipment
• maintenance of the armoured fighting vehicle and its sub systems
• non-technical inspection
• servicing

Debriefing  may include:

• formal
• informal
• written, personal or transmitted electronically