Assessor Resource

DEFCA106
Supervise an armoured vehicle and crew

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit was developed for combat arms soldiers working within an operational zone in Defence. Typically supervisors 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 command, lead and manage an armoured vehicle and its crew on operations.

Command is the authority a commander in the military service lawfully exercises over subordinates by virtue of rank or assignment.

This unit also includes the skills and knowledge required to command, lead and manage under extreme conditions in a high risk environment. It therefore requires supervisors to be incisive in a fluid and demanding environment, to act independently, and to lead by example.

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.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

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 apply the authority and responsibility for effective supervision using available resources and for planning the employment of, organising, directing, coordinating and controlling the crew in the accomplishment of assigned tasks; to work within own authority and commander’s intent; to display leadership; to supervise and command within an operational environment.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time and across a range of simulated or actual workplace situations.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment.

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

allocate appropriate materials and personnel to the task

direct, brief, coordinate and monitor personnel

interpret orders, instructions and directions

operate armoured fighting vehicle weapon systems and ancillary equipment

provide reports and appropriate documentation

Required Knowledge

armoured tactics and standing operating procedures

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

ammunition

communications equipment

drive trains and sub systems

specialist equipment

weapons

command and control procedures

WHS requirements

procedures and requirements in the performance of the task

reporting requirements and procedures

resource allocation processes

safety precautions associated with the task

vehicle documentation and record compilation

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 vehicle may include:

all current inservice equipment:

main battle tank family of vehicles

light wheeled armoured family of vehicles

light tracked armoured family of vehicles

Armoured weapons may include:

MBT FOV Weapon Systems e.g. 120mm

ASLAV FOV Weapon Systems e.g. 25mm

APC FOV Weapon Systems e.g. 12.7mm, 7.62mm

Ancillary equipment may include:

binoculars

generators

global positioning system

night fighting equipment

surveillance equipment

Orders may include:

warning orders

quick orders

deliberate orders

fire orders

and may be:

formal or informal

written, verbal or transmitted electronically

Serviceability checks may include:

ancillary equipment

basic maintenance and fault finding

communication checks

functionality of key operating components

vehicle servicing

weapon systems operation

Vehicle preparation may include:

battle preparation

camouflage

equipment stowage

preparation for air transportation

preparation for land transportation

preparation for sea transportation

preparation for water operations

Operations may include:

defensive

offensive

operations other than war

security

Constraints may include:

crew safety

environmental conditions

experience

health

morale

operational tempo and conditions

resources

terrain

time

training short falls

troops to task

welfare

Risk is:

the potential for injury or loss

the potential for a hazardous event or hostile action to occur

a combination of consequence, exposure and probability/likelihood of a specified hazardous event or hostile action

Ammunition may include:

all current inservice ammunition:

5.56 mm

7.62 mm

9 mm

12.7 mm

25 mm

40 mm

66 mm

76 mm grenades

84 mm

120 mm

f1 grenade

and can be identified by:

colour

hazard band

labelling

lot/batch numbers

markings

nomenclature

packaging

type

Resources required may include:

ammunition

any allocated support

materials

terrain

time

vehicle

weapons

Deployment may include:

movement into the area of operations by air, land or sea

Battle procedure may include:

concurrent activity

early warning

efficient use of time

military appreciation process

rehearsals

warning orders

Tasks may include:

implementing orders and directions

deploying the vehicle, using:

navigation

site and selection of vehicle position

battlecraft

fieldcraft

application of fire through:

weapon handling

selection of weapon system

selection of engagement technique

selection of ammunition

terminal effects

maintaining communications

operating armoured ancillary equipment

Tactical operating techniques may include:

adoption of fire positions

individual vehicle craft

methods of movement

surveillance and counter surveillance techniques

Vehicle communication systems may include:

associated communication accessories

battlefield command support system

cypher equipment

HF installation

remote and line equipment

UHF installation

VHF installation

vehicle intercommunication system

Equipment maintenance may include:

ancillary equipment

maintenance of the armoured fighting vehicle and its sub systems

non-technical inspection

servicing

Debriefing may include:

formal

informal

written, personal or transmitted electronically

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Crew competence is assessed and maintained. 
Crew are prepared. 
Crew personnel administration is managed. 
Requirement to supervise the crew of an armoured vehicle, its weapons, and ancillary equipment, is received from orders, and is understood and accepted. 
Vehicle is checked for serviceability and prepared for operations. 
Constraints and risks relevant to the task are determined and managed. 
Identification, handling and preparation of inservice ammunition is supervised. 
Resources required for the performance of the task are determined. 
Identified problems/shortfalls are reported to supervisor. 
Deployment of the armoured fighting vehicle into areas of operations is supervised. 
Individual decision making process is conducted. 
Orders are prepared and delivered to crew. 
Battle procedure is coordinated and conducted. 
Liaison is conducted in accordance with operational requirements. 
Armoured vehicle is employed in accordance with tasks as directed. 
When required, the vehicle is driven at a basic level in accordance with standing orders for vehicle operations. 
Crew tasks are supervised. 
Work health and safety (WHS) requirements and recognised safety precautions including those contained in Australian Defence Force procedures, are applied appropriately to the operational environment and context throughout the operation. 
Vehicle tactical operating techniques are applied. 
Operation of the vehicle communicationssystems is supervised. 
Minor incidents are dealt with. 
Major incidents beyond the supervisor’s level of authority or competence to deal with are reported to managers and action is taken as directed. 
Documentation including reports and returns are completed and maintained. 
Maintenance is supervised and conducted. 
Debriefing is conducted as appropriate. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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