This unit describes the skills required to reduce one’s personal signature in a threat environment. Detection capabilities may include:

aural

electronic (e.g. radio)

olfactory

thermal

visual

This includes camouflaging oneself (and own personal equipment), concealing movement and minimising signs.

This unit was developed for those working as Defence personnel required to use personal camouflage and concealment in a deployed threat environment, but may be relevant to others who work in this field.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.

Those undertaking this unit would work under direct and/or indirect supervision. They would use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. They would perform routine tasks in a range of contexts that are sometimes unfamiliar and unpredictable.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

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

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.
1. Apply appropriate camouflage and concealment techniques	1.1 Assess environment and tactical situation to apply appropriate camouflage and concealment techniques. 1.2 Assess threat’s detection capabilities and identify weaknesses for exploitation. 1.3 Maintain personal camouflage.
2. Minimise personal signature	2.1 Prepare and pack personal equipment. 2.2 Minimise personal signature, shadow, odours. 2.3 Minimise or avoid electronic signature which may include radios, mobile phones and emergency positioning devices. 2.4 Avoid detection while preparing and consuming rations. 2.5 Communicate using non-verbal signals. 2.6 Carry and/or dispose of waste in a fashion that minimises detection.
3. Minimise personal signature when on the move	3.1 Select a route that minimises detection or retards the ability and/or desire for the threat to track and pursue. 3.2 Move according to environment and tactical situation. 3.3 Minimise silhouetting. 3.4 Minimise spoor displacement. 3.5 React to unexpected incidents such as a shot, flare, shout or tripping device. 3.6 Select rest areas that provide optimum concealment and refurbish them upon leaving to remove evidence of stay.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

assembling and carrying personal equipment

undertaking movement by day or night

reacting appropriately to unexpected incidents

using visual scanning

using non-verbal signals

applying appropriate camouflage and concealment techniques

minimising signature at the halt and when on the move

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

ability of technology

information that can be obtained through examination of waste

issues influencing personal camouflage

methods of packing

non-verbal signals

WHS techniques

physical environment

principles of camouflage and concealment

reasons why things are seen/compromised

tactical situation

threat detection capabilities

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.
1. Apply appropriate camouflage and concealment techniques	1.1 Assess environment and tactical situation to apply appropriate camouflage and concealment techniques. 1.2 Assess threat’s detection capabilities and identify weaknesses for exploitation. 1.3 Maintain personal camouflage.
2. Minimise personal signature	2.1 Prepare and pack personal equipment. 2.2 Minimise personal signature, shadow, odours. 2.3 Minimise or avoid electronic signature which may include radios, mobile phones and emergency positioning devices. 2.4 Avoid detection while preparing and consuming rations. 2.5 Communicate using non-verbal signals. 2.6 Carry and/or dispose of waste in a fashion that minimises detection.
3. Minimise personal signature when on the move	3.1 Select a route that minimises detection or retards the ability and/or desire for the threat to track and pursue. 3.2 Move according to environment and tactical situation. 3.3 Minimise silhouetting. 3.4 Minimise spoor displacement. 3.5 React to unexpected incidents such as a shot, flare, shout or tripping device. 3.6 Select rest areas that provide optimum concealment and refurbish them upon leaving to remove evidence of stay.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

assembling and carrying personal equipment

undertaking movement by day or night

reacting appropriately to unexpected incidents

using visual scanning

using non-verbal signals

applying appropriate camouflage and concealment techniques

minimising signature at the halt and when on the move

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

ability of technology

information that can be obtained through examination of waste

issues influencing personal camouflage

methods of packing

non-verbal signals

WHS techniques

physical environment

principles of camouflage and concealment

reasons why things are seen/compromised

tactical situation

threat detection capabilities

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

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
Assess environment and tactical situation to apply appropriate camouflage and concealment techniques.
Assess threat’s detection capabilities and identify weaknesses for exploitation.
Maintain personal camouflage.
Prepare and pack personal equipment.
Minimise personal signature, shadow, odours.
Minimise or avoid electronic signature which may include radios, mobile phones and emergency positioning devices.
Avoid detection while preparing and consuming rations.
Communicate using non-verbal signals.
Carry and/or dispose of waste in a fashion that minimises detection.
Select a route that minimises detection or retards the ability and/or desire for the threat to track and pursue.
Move according to environment and tactical situation.
Minimise silhouetting.
Minimise spoor displacement.
React to unexpected incidents such as a shot, flare, shout or tripping device.
Select rest areas that provide optimum concealment and refurbish them upon leaving to remove evidence of stay.
Assess environment and tactical situation to apply appropriate camouflage and concealment techniques.
Assess threat’s detection capabilities and identify weaknesses for exploitation.
Maintain personal camouflage.
Prepare and pack personal equipment.
Minimise personal signature, shadow, odours.
Minimise or avoid electronic signature which may include radios, mobile phones and emergency positioning devices.
Avoid detection while preparing and consuming rations.
Communicate using non-verbal signals.
Carry and/or dispose of waste in a fashion that minimises detection.
Select a route that minimises detection or retards the ability and/or desire for the threat to track and pursue.
Move according to environment and tactical situation.
Minimise silhouetting.
Minimise spoor displacement.
React to unexpected incidents such as a shot, flare, shout or tripping device.
Select rest areas that provide optimum concealment and refurbish them upon leaving to remove evidence of stay.

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