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Unit of competency details

DEFCA213 - Supervise the destruction of hostile air targets using line of sight ground based AD weapon system (Release 1)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes and is equivalent to DEFCA211B - Supervise the destruction of hostile air targets using GBAD systemsPre-requisite removed. Unit Descriptor updated. Application added. Minor Range Statement changes. Evidence Guide updated. 23/Jan/2013
Is superseded by and equivalent to DEFMIL071 - Supervise the destruction of hostile air targets using line of sight ground based AD weapon systemsUnit code updated. Content and formatting updated to comply with the new standards. All PC transitioned from passive to active voice. Assessment Requirements created drawing upon specified assessment information from superseded unit. 21/Oct/2015

Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
1 1 (this release) 24/Jan/2013

Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 030717 Plant And Machine Operations  

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 030717 Plant And Machine Operations  06/May/2013 
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Modification History

Release 

TP Version 

Comments 

1

DEF12 V2

First release. Replaces is and equivalent to DEFCA211B. Supervise the destruction of hostile air targets using line of sight ground based air defence weapon systems.

Unit Descriptor

This unit covers the competency required to supervise and control all aspects of the operation of a direct fire ground based missile system designed to destroy hostile aircraft.

The control of the ground based missile system requires target interrogation, analysis, engagement and decision-making based on tactical information, situational awareness and observed target activity.

This unit of competency is written for visual range ground based air defence weapon systems, which does not include small arms.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. In a Defence context, this means that there is no civilian need to hold this unit in order to meet licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.

Application of the Unit

This competency was developed for combat arms personnel required to supervise and control all aspects of the operation of a direct fire ground based missile system designed to destroy hostile aircraft in a deployed operational environment but is applicable to any individual in this field of work.

While this work will be undertaken under the commander’s direction the individual must be able to act independently as required by the circumstances, use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs.

All activities are carried out in accordance with relevant organisational policies and procedures.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Pre-Requisites

DEFCA204B Destroy hostile air targets using line of sight ground based air defence weapon systems.
DEFCM104C Operate in a threat environment.

Employability Skills Information

This unit contains employability skills.

Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content

Not applicable.

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

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.

1. Prepare and deploy ground based air defence systems 

1.1 Resources required  for the performance of the task are determined and organised in accordance with orders.

1.2 Identified problems/shortfalls are reported to immediate supervisor in accordance with standard procedures. 

1.3 Orders are followed to move to a directed location and concealment is maintained.

1.4 Ground based air defence system  is deployed in accordance with orders.

1.5 System is established, integrated and checked for functionality.

2. Control the engagement of targets with a ground based air defence systems 

2.1 Advice is received on the operational situation and analysed to inform the engagement process.

2.2 Ground based air defence system operations  are directed and controlled in accordance with orders and standard procedures.

2.3 Operational data  is transmitted to the command post.

2.4 Minor incidents  are rectified.

2.5 Major incidents  beyond own level of authority or competence are reported to manager/s and action is taken as directed.

3. Conduct maintenance on ground based air defence systems 

3.1 Operator maintenance activities are supervised.

3.2 Maintenance  activities are performed in accordance with standard procedures.

4. Redeploy a ground based missile system 

4.1 Redeployment preparation is carried out.

4.2 Orders are followed to move from one directed location to another in accordance with standard procedures.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required Skills 

  • communicate effectively
  • interpret orders, instructions and directions
  • manage a small team
  • manual dexterity
  • navigate
  • operate communication equipment
  • participate in air defence system deployment and operation drills
  • recognise aerial targets appropriately
  • use simulation systems

Required Knowledge 

  • airspace control measures
  • characteristics, technical capabilities, effects and limitations of air defence systems
  • communication networks
  • factors effecting local defence
  • ground based air defence command structure
  • mechanical principles
  • principles of camouflage
  • radar principles
  • relevant WHS requirements

Evidence Guide

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to recognise own level of authority; to correctly identify a number of different types of aerial targets as determined by the Combat Arms Training Centre; to prioritise targets in a high intensity situation encountered in a threat environment; to direct fire in a clear and concise manner, and to take appropriate action in the event of misfire and cancel missile in-flight; and to supervise the deployment and maintenance of ground based air defence systems.

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 a simulated operational environment due to the high cost of ammunition.

Specific resources for assessment 

Access to a hi-fidelity simulator that accurately simulates the threat environment.

Range Statement

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.

Resources required  may include:

  • ammunition
  • any allocated support
  • generators
  • ground based air defence weapon system
  • materials
  • personnel
  • rations
  • stores
  • vehicles
  • visual alerting and cueing systems
  • weapons

Standard procedures  may include:

  • Australian Standards
  • defence instructions
  • doctrinal 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

Ground based air defence system  may include:

  • alerting and cueing system
  • short range air defence weapon system
  • very low level air defence weapon system

Operations  may include:

  • cancel missile in-flight
  • fire control
  • firing
  • misfire procedures
  • operator direction
  • target identification
  • target prioritisation

Operational data  may include:

  • ammunition report
  • engagement report
  • situation report

Minor incidents  may include:

  • damage to equipment
  • misfire

Major incidents  may include:

  • explosive ordnance incident
  • incorrect target identification
  • injury to personnel

Maintenance  may include:

  • non-technical inspection
  • test and adjust equipment

Unit Sector(s)

Not applicable.