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DEFMIL041
Operate and maintain an armoured vehicle

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


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

This unit applies to those working as combat arms soldiers, who are part of an armoured fighting vehicle crew, within an operational zone in Defence.

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 as individuals and as part of an armoured vehicle crew, under direct and/or indirect supervision. They would use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs while performing 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.

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Evidence Required

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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. Prepare armoured vehicle for operations

1.1 Check armoured vehicle for operation and prepare for battle.

1.2 Complete documentation and stow equipment.

1.3 Identify, report and/or rectify armoured vehicle faults.

2. Operate armoured vehicle

2.1 Apply road laws and other legislative requirements.

2.2 Drive armoured fighting vehicle and negotiate complex terrain using driving techniques.

2.3 Apply tactical operating techniques.

2.4 React to faults.

2.5 Operate vehicle communications systems.

2.6 Apply navigational techniques.

3. Conduct operator maintenance

3.1 Conduct inspections and checks to maintain armoured fighting vehicle performance.

3.2 Test, adjust or replace armoured vehicle sub systems and ancillary equipment.

3.3 Complete and store documentation.

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.

driving a vehicle

employing relevant vehicle equipment

using navigation techniques

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.

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

navigation techniques

operational safety

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

vehicle documentation

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.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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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. Prepare armoured vehicle for operations

1.1 Check armoured vehicle for operation and prepare for battle.

1.2 Complete documentation and stow equipment.

1.3 Identify, report and/or rectify armoured vehicle faults.

2. Operate armoured vehicle

2.1 Apply road laws and other legislative requirements.

2.2 Drive armoured fighting vehicle and negotiate complex terrain using driving techniques.

2.3 Apply tactical operating techniques.

2.4 React to faults.

2.5 Operate vehicle communications systems.

2.6 Apply navigational techniques.

3. Conduct operator maintenance

3.1 Conduct inspections and checks to maintain armoured fighting vehicle performance.

3.2 Test, adjust or replace armoured vehicle sub systems and ancillary equipment.

3.3 Complete and store documentation.

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.

driving a vehicle

employing relevant vehicle equipment

using navigation techniques

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.

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

navigation techniques

operational safety

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

vehicle documentation

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.

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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
Check armoured vehicle for operation and prepare for battle. 
Complete documentation and stow equipment. 
Identify, report and/or rectify armoured vehicle faults. 
Apply road laws and other legislative requirements. 
Drive armoured fighting vehicle and negotiate complex terrain using driving techniques. 
Apply tactical operating techniques. 
React to faults. 
Operate vehicle communications systems. 
Apply navigational techniques. 
Conduct inspections and checks to maintain armoured fighting vehicle performance. 
Test, adjust or replace armoured vehicle sub systems and ancillary equipment. 
Complete and store documentation. 
Check armoured vehicle for operation and prepare for battle. 
Complete documentation and stow equipment. 
Identify, report and/or rectify armoured vehicle faults. 
Apply road laws and other legislative requirements. 
Drive armoured fighting vehicle and negotiate complex terrain using driving techniques. 
Apply tactical operating techniques. 
React to faults. 
Operate vehicle communications systems. 
Apply navigational techniques. 
Conduct inspections and checks to maintain armoured fighting vehicle performance. 
Test, adjust or replace armoured vehicle sub systems and ancillary equipment. 
Complete and store documentation. 

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