Unit of competency
Modification History
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This unit was released in DEF Defence Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages. This unit supersedes and is equivalent to DEFCA405B Undertake surveillance tasks.
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Application
This unit describes the skills required to undertake surveillance patrols as part of a team during land operations in the Defence Force. Surveillance patrolling is carried out in both forward and rear areas to detect, locate, identify and report on threats and to monitor the threat environment. A surveillance patrol team consists of up to ten people (for example an infantry section). Surveillance patrols are conducted to both maintain security and to gain information such as:
- changes in patterns of normalcy
- characteristics of infrastructure and facilities
- sign of activity
- strength and disposition of threat
This unit applies to those working as arms personnel required to deploy in an operational environment.
The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.
Those undertaking this unit would work independently and as part of a team under direct and/or indirect supervision. They would use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs while performing specific tasks in a broad range of contexts.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Competency Field
Military Skills
Elements and Performance Criteria
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ELEMENTS |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
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1. Prepare for patrolling |
1.1 Interpret and clarify operation orders. 1.2 Check and assemble equipment. 1.3 Carry out personal preparation in accordance with patrol orders, operational requirements and standard procedures. 1.4 Carry out patrol rehearsals in accordance with patrol orders operational requirements and standard procedures. |
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2. Conduct surveillance patrol |
2.1 Conduct insertion and extraction into and out of patrol. 2.2 Maintain patrol security. 2.3 Adhere to formations. 2.4 Conduct patrol drills and procedures. 2.5 Apply navigational techniques. 2.6 Detect and report signs of threat presence. 2.7 Locate, identify and monitor threat when present within designated areas. |
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3. Finalise patrolling activities |
3.1 Conduct post patrol activities. 3.2 Conduct post patrol administration. |
Foundation Skills
The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.
Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.
Unit Mapping Information
This unit supersedes and is equivalent to DEFCA405B Undertake surveillance tasks.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9
