Unit of competency details

Unit Descriptor 

This unit covers the competency required to observe and/or listen for targets remote from the target acquisition assets and to provide information to stakeholders.

This work will be undertaken as part of a team and under supervision, however it will also require the authority to act independently.

This observation is normally conducted by at least two people; one person will be the observer and one will record the data. This Unit of Competency covers both roles.

Application of the Unit 

The application of this unit in the workplace - the environments, complexities and situations involved - will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

This text will be useful for the purposes of job descriptions, recruitment advice or job analysis; where possible, it will not be too job specific to allow other industries to import it into other Training Packages, where feasible.

Prerequisite Unit /s 

Nil

Employability Skills 

This unit contains employability skills.

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 Required Skills and Knowledge and/or the Range Statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

1. Occupy and prepare a location 

1.1 An appropriate vantage point is occupied and concealment is maintained throughout the operation

1.2 Occupied position is established

1.3 Reference points are established and information is documented

1.4 Possible threats are observed and monitored so an appropriate plan of action can be prepared

2. Detect target /s 

2.1 Target position is established via aural and visual observation, and bearing and distance are estimated

2.2 Type of weapon (if present) is identified and classified through visual or aural recognition, or by crater analysis

2.3 Enemy capability is estimated

2.4 Hostile action is monitored from prepared position

2.5 Communications with stakeholders is maintained so that relevant information can be provided

3. Provide information on target to stakeholders 

3.1 Target is described to stakeholders

3.2 Records  are maintained in accordance with standard procedures 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE 

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

Required Skills 

• communicate effectively
• interpret orders
• provide reports and appropriate documentation
• situational awareness

Required Knowledge 

• communication procedures
• safety associated with the operations

EVIDENCE GUIDE 

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to identify threat equipment using aural means; and to recognise the following through visual means:

• artillery
• mortars
• rocket launchers
• missile launchers
• vehicles tracked
• vehicles wheeled
• radar
• aircraft
• watercraft
• armoured vehicles.

Consistency in performance 

Competency should be demonstrated over at least two different target locations from at least one observation site.

Context of and specific resources for assessment 

Context of assessment 

Competency should be assessed on operations or in a simulated operational environment.

Specific resources for assessment 

Access to an appropriate area and the weapons listed in the Critical Aspects of Evidence.

Guidance information for assessment 

Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

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.

Records may include 

Bomb damage assessment

Contact report

Location report

Mortar report

Shell report

Signals log book

Situation reports

Standard procedures may include 

Australian Standards

Defence Instructions

Doctrine pamphlets

Job guides, other publications

Manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions

Occupational health and safety (OH&S) regulations

Organisational policies and procedures

Procedure manuals

Reengagement procedures

Relevant local government by-laws

Relevant state/territory or federal legislation

Routine Orders

Standing Operating Procedures

Standing Orders

Written and verbal orders

Co-requisite Unit /s 

Nil