DEFCA104 - Operate and maintain an armoured vehicle assessment tool

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DEFCA104
Operate and maintain an armoured vehicle

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024

This unit was developed for combat arms soldiers working within an operational zone in Defence. Typically these individuals must demonstrate the ability to work as individuals and as part of an armoured vehicle crew under direct and/or indirect 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.

This unit covers the competency required to operate and perform operational level maintenance on an armoured vehicle.

This unit does not cover weapon systems, which is covered in DEFCA105 Operate and maintain armoured vehicle weapon systems.

People who undertake this work will be part of an armoured fighting vehicle crew.

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.

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Prerequisites

Not applicable.

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 receive and apply orders; to react instinctively to orders; to operate the vehicle without a breach of safety procedures; to apply tactical operating techniques over cross country, roads and water crossings and to apply defensive driving techniques work as an effective member of the crew.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over a range of actual or simulated operator contexts that could be expected in an operation.

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 an armoured vehicle, crew and suitable area for driving.

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

communication skills

drive a vehicle

employ relevant vehicle equipment

fieldcraft skills

maintenance skills

navigation techniques

work in a team

Required Knowledge

armoured vehicle tactics, techniques and procedures

characteristics and employment of vehicle weapon systems

characteristics, technical capabilities, maintenance requirements and employment of vehicle communication systems

characteristics, technical capabilities, maintenance requirements, effects, employment and limitations of vehicle

current operational environment

fieldcraft

navigation techniques

operational safety

orders

specific civil and military regulations relevant to the operation of the vehicle

team work

vehicle documentation

Armoured vehicle may include:	all current inservice equipment: main battle tank family of vehicles light armoured vehicle family of vehicles light tracked armoured family of vehicles
Checking an armoured vehicle may include:	preparation for recovery and water operations testing, adjusting and/or replacing: air intake and exhaust system braking systems cooling system engine lubrication system firefighting equipment fuel system hydraulic system lighting, electrical and charging system pivot steering system steering mechanical and hydraulic systems suspension and running gear transmission system transfer case, differentials and marine drives universal joints, drive shafts and planetary gears vehicles batteries
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 bylaws relevant state/territory or federal legislation verbal and/or written orders and job instructions
Preparing an armoured vehicle for battle may include:	loading: ammunition camouflage gear fuel water
Driving an armoured vehicle may include:	starting steering manoeuvring positioning stopping
Tactical operating techniques must include:	specific patrol formations methods of movement adoption of fire positions concealment procedures turret down hull down all around defence jockeying counter surveillance techniques use of ground to provide cover and concealment physical concealment of vehicle
Driving techniques must include	approach (entry/exit) gear selection speed steering use of brakes
Complex terrain may include:	ascents and descents bogs and marshlands close country dirt tracks ditches knife edges open country ridges roads and highways slopes trenches urban and rural areas vertical steps water courses
Vehicle communication systems may include:	associated communication accessories battlefield command support system cipher equipment HF installation Remote and line equipment UHF installation VHF installation vehicle intercommunication system
Navigational techniques may include:	map marking map reading operating global positioning systems route cards
Inspections and checks may include:	first parade halt parade final parade ancillary equipment basic maintenance and fault finding communication checks functionality of key operating components service engine weapon systems operation
Subsystems may include:	air intake and exhaust system armoured vehicle ramp system compressed air and braking systems cooling system engine lubrication system firefighting equipment fuel system heater hydraulic system lighting, electrical and charging system nuclear, biological and chemical (nbc) system pivot steering system steering mechanical and hydraulic systems suspension and running gear transfer case, differentials and marine drives transmission system universal joints, drive shafts and planetary gears vehicles batteries water operations system wheels and suspension
Ancillary equipment may include:	block and tackle chainsaw dehumidifiers emergency breathing apparatus firefighting equipment fuel pumps generators global positioning systems night fighting equipment specialist medical equipment specialist tools and equipment

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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 vehicle is checked for operation, documentation is completed and equipment is stowed in accordance with standard procedures.
Armoured vehicle is prepared for battle.
Armoured vehicle faults are identified, reported and/or rectified in accordance with standard procedures.
Work health and safety (WHS) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation in accordance with standard procedures.
Road laws and other legislative requirements are applied throughout the operation in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures.
Armoured fighting vehicle is driven in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures.
Tactical operating techniques are applied in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures.
Driving techniques to negotiate complex terrain are applied in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures.
Faults are reacted to in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures.
Vehicle communications systems are operated in accordance with standard procedures.
Navigational techniques are applied in accordance with orders and standard procedures.
Inspections and checks are conducted to maintain armoured fighting vehicle performance in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures.
Armoured vehicle subsystems and ancillary equipment are tested, adjusted or replaced in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures.
Relevant documentation is completed and stored in accordance with standard procedures.

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Assessment Cover Sheet

DEFCA104 - Operate and maintain an armoured vehicle

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Assessment Record Sheet

DEFCA104 - Operate and maintain an armoured vehicle

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Assessor Resource

DEFCA104 Operate and maintain an armoured vehicleAssessment tool

Version 1.0 Issue Date: April 2024

Prerequisites

Employability Skills

Evidence Required

Submission Requirements

Assessment Tasks

Observation Checklist

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

DEFCA104 - Operate and maintain an armoured vehicle

Assessment task 1: [title]

Assessment Record Sheet

DEFCA104 - Operate and maintain an armoured vehicle

DEFCA104
Operate and maintain an armoured vehicle

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024