Assessor Resource

DEFCA102B
Operate and maintain armoured fighting vehicle weapon systems

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


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.

This unit covers the competency required to operate armoured fighting vehicle (AFV) direct fire weapon systems to effectively produce fire.

Direct fire weapon systems are integral to and operated in conjunction with, the AFV. People who undertake this work will be part of an AFV crew.

Direct fire is primarily used during conventional operations to establish fire supremacy in order to destroy the enemy's will to operate. It can also be applied in accordance with the Rules of Engagement during operations other than conventional war such as security and peace support.

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Prerequisites

Prerequisite Unit/s

DEFCA101B Operate and maintain an armoured fighting vehicle


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.




Evidence Required

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to apply effective fire in all conditions through the application of fire discipline in a live fire environment; to react instinctively to fire orders; to work as an effective member of the crew; and to operate the system without a breach of safety procedures.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over a range of operations or in simulated operational environments.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in an operational or simulated operational environment. The simulation should replicate the live environment where stress and fatigue are key features. The individual must be assessed as part of a crew.

Specific resources for assessment

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


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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

Required Skills

apply operational safety

apply relevant OH&S requirements

carry out weapon drills

conduct equipment maintenance

identify regional armoured fighting vehicles and aircraft

respond to fire control orders

select and prepare ammunition

use communication systems

use equipment/instruments

Required Knowledge

armoured fighting vehicle weapons drills and procedures

characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of relevant ammunition

equipment

characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of relevant armoured fighting vehicle weapon systems

characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of relevant equipment

fire control orders and fire discipline

OH&S requirements

regional armoured fighting vehicles and aircraft recognition reporting requirements and procedures associated with the operation of equipment

safety precautions associated with the equipment

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 fighting vehicle may include

All current in-service equipment:

main battle tank family of vehicles (MBT FOV)

Australian light armoured vehicle family of vehicles (ASLAV FOV)

armoured personnel carrier family of vehicles (APC FOV)

Armoured fighting vehicle direct fire weapons systems may include

APC FOV weapons systems (e.g. 12.7 mm, 7.62 mm)

ASLAV FOV weapon systems (e.g. 25 mm)

MBT FOV weapon systems (e.g.105 mm, 120 mm)

Operations may include

Defensive

Offensive

Operations other than war

Security

Orders may include

Warning orders

Quick orders

Deliberate orders

Fire orders

And may be:

formal or informal

written, verbal or transmitted electronically

Standard procedures may include

Australian Standards

Job guides, pamphlets and other publications

Manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions

OH&S regulations

Organisational policies and procedures

Relevant local government by-laws

Relevant state/territory or federal legislation

Verbal or written orders and job instructions

Ammunition is identified by

Colour

Hazard band

Labelling

Lot/batch numbers

Markings

Nomenclature

Packaging

Type e.g. high explosive anti-tank (HEAT), high explosive squash head (HESH), armour piercing discarding sabot (APDS)

Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements and recognised safety precautions are

Applied appropriately to the operational environment and context

Equipment may include

Ancillary equipment (e.g. gun clino, traverse indicator)

Firing controls

Gun controls

Sighting and laying equipment

Weapon drills may include

Action

Boresight and sight alignment

Check guns

Clear gun

Engagement

Fire the gun

Fixed line firing

Handling

Jammed cartridge

Load and unload

Make safe

Misfire

Replenish

Stoppage

Fire control orders include

Direct Fire Orders

Semi Indirect Fire Orders

Indirect Fire Orders

Maintaining weapons systems may include

First and last parade procedures

Non technical inspection

Pre fire checks

Servicing

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Armoured fighting vehicle direct fire weapon systems are prepared for the conduct of operations in accordance with orders and standard procedures 
In-service ammunition is identified and handled in accordance with standard procedures 
Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements and recognised safety precautions including those contained in Australian Defence Force procedures, are applied throughout the operation in accordance with standard procedures 
Equipment is operated to support weapon functions in accordance with standard procedures 
Weapon drills are conducted in accordance with standard procedures 
Targets are identified, acquired and engaged in accordance with fire control orders 
Effective fire is applied in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures 
Weapon systems are cleaned in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures 
Weapon systems are maintained in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures 
Documentation is completed and maintained in accordance with standard procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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