This unit describes the skills required to observe and/or listen for targets remote from the target acquisition assets and to provide information to stakeholders. This observation is normally conducted by at least two people; one person will be the observer and one will record the data. This unit covers both roles.

This unit was developed for those working in Defence as combat arms personnel required to observe and/or listen for targets remote from the target acquisition assets and to provide information to stakeholders in a deployed operational environment but is applicable to any individual in this field of work.

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 in pairs under direct and/or indirect supervision, use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. They would perform specific tasks in a broad range of unpredictable contexts.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this 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. Occupy and prepare a location	1.1 Occupy vantage point and maintain concealment. 1.2 Establish occupied position. 1.3 Establish reference points and document information. 1.4 Observe and monitor possible threats so that an appropriate plan of action can be prepared.
2. Detect target/s	2.1 Establish target position via aural and visual observation, and estimate bearing and distance. 2.2 Identify and classify threat (if present) through visual or aural recognition, or by crater analysis. 2.3 Estimate enemy capability. 2.4 Monitor hostile action from prepared position. 2.5 Maintain communications with stakeholders.
3. Provide information on target to stakeholders	3.1 Describe target to stakeholders. 3.2 Maintain records.

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.

occupying and establishing a vantage point/observation post

observing and monitoring a selected area

identifying a threat through visual or aural means

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.

communication procedures

safety associated with the operations

situational awareness

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. Occupy and prepare a location	1.1 Occupy vantage point and maintain concealment. 1.2 Establish occupied position. 1.3 Establish reference points and document information. 1.4 Observe and monitor possible threats so that an appropriate plan of action can be prepared.
2. Detect target/s	2.1 Establish target position via aural and visual observation, and estimate bearing and distance. 2.2 Identify and classify threat (if present) through visual or aural recognition, or by crater analysis. 2.3 Estimate enemy capability. 2.4 Monitor hostile action from prepared position. 2.5 Maintain communications with stakeholders.
3. Provide information on target to stakeholders	3.1 Describe target to stakeholders. 3.2 Maintain records.

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.

occupying and establishing a vantage point/observation post

observing and monitoring a selected area

identifying a threat through visual or aural means

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.

communication procedures

safety associated with the operations

situational awareness

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
Occupy vantage point and maintain concealment.
Establish occupied position.
Establish reference points and document information.
Observe and monitor possible threats so that an appropriate plan of action can be prepared.
Establish target position via aural and visual observation, and estimate bearing and distance.
Identify and classify threat (if present) through visual or aural recognition, or by crater analysis.
Estimate enemy capability.
Monitor hostile action from prepared position.
Maintain communications with stakeholders.
Describe target to stakeholders.
Maintain records.
Occupy vantage point and maintain concealment.
Establish occupied position.
Establish reference points and document information.
Observe and monitor possible threats so that an appropriate plan of action can be prepared.
Establish target position via aural and visual observation, and estimate bearing and distance.
Identify and classify threat (if present) through visual or aural recognition, or by crater analysis.
Estimate enemy capability.
Monitor hostile action from prepared position.
Maintain communications with stakeholders.
Describe target to stakeholders.
Maintain records.

Assessment Cover Sheet

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