DEFCA310B Collect environmental information

Release: 2

DEFCA310B Collect environmental information

Modification History

Release	TP Version	Comments
2	DEF12 V2	Application added.
1	DEF12 V1	First release.

Unit Descriptor

This unit covers the competency required to collect meteorological, hydrographic, geospatial and geological information for an area.

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 engineer personnel required to collect meteorological, hydrographic, geospatial and geological information for an area in a deployed operational environment but is applicable to any individual in this field of work.

Typically, operators work as part of a team under direct supervision, 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

Not applicable.

Employability Skills Information

This unit contains employability skills.

Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content

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.

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
1. Plan and prepare for collection task	1.1 Requirement to collect information is identified from instructions, and is understood and confirmed with supervisor. 1.2 Appropriate collection methods are determined. 1.3 Plan is developed and agreed with supervisor. 1.4 Sources of information and data are determined in accordance with standard procedures. 1.5 Resources allocated for the task are identified in accordance with standard procedures.
2. Collect information and data	2.1 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation in accordance with standard procedures. 2.2 Information and data is identified, sourced and collected in accordance with the plan.
3. Record and report information	3.1 Information is recorded in the format required by organisational procedures. 3.2 Information is communicated to a higher authority in accordance with the requirements of the task. 3.3 Information is disseminated as directed by supervisor. 3.4 Documentation and records are completed and 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
analyse information and data communicate information and data conduct research questioning techniques tactical reconnaissance take measurements - using a laser range finder, tape measure, ruler technical reconnaissance use communications equipment use global positioning systems use optical enhancement tools such as binoculars
Required Knowledge
basic research and analysis techniques collection methods communication requirements and equipment indigenous inhabitants and culture intelligence cycle - direction, collection, processing and dissemination legal responsibilities navigation operational environment relevant legislation and procedures in relation to environmental requirements relevant WHS regulations/requirements, equipment, material and personal safety requirements security - site, personnel, information terrain and terrain analysis urban and rural demographics weather effects

Evidence Guide

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessment must confirm the ability to collect information and data that is relevant and appropriate to the specific operation. Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual or simulated information and data collection contexts/environments.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Context of assessment Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated work environment. Specific resources for assessment Access to information and data required for military engineering intelligence requirements.

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.
Information may include:	Unprocessed information/data of every description, which may be used in the production of intelligence and may include: manufactured features - roads, buildings, facilities population demographics slope of ground soils, minerals, rock strata threat vegetation - type, species, height, density, canopy
Collection methods may include:	by foot, in vehicles, in boats in aircraft or a combination by liaison with organisations by observation or inquiry by specifically tasked reconnaissance tasked through operational processes through the application of research processes
Collection plan must include:	collection method reporting requirements timelines
Sources may include:	databases external agencies information systems internal agencies internet/intranet libraries local inhabitants team members
Standard procedures may include:	Australian Standards job guides, pamphlets and other publications manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions WHS regulations organisational policies and procedures relevant local government by-laws relevant state/territory or federal legislation or regulations written and verbal orders and job instructions
Resources may include:	equipment and material finances manpower mobility assets time
Communication with higher authority may include:	computer radio satellite spoken telephone written

Unit Sector(s)

Not applicable.