This unit describes the skills required to safely handle, aim, fire, manoeuvre and maintain line of sight ground based air defence weapon systems designed to destroy hostile aircraft. The operator must be thoroughly familiar with the characteristics and capabilities of the missile system and competent in the application of fire in an operational or simulated operational environment.

This unit applies to those working as combat arms personnel required to operate line of sight ground based air defence weapon systems in a deployed operational environment.

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 part of a team and be under supervision for the whole operation except during the period of firing where the operator will be under direct control and receive orders that dictate all actions. They 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.

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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. Manoeuvre the weapon	1.1 Prepare line of sight ground based air defence weapon system for movement. 1.2 Position weapon as directed.
2. Prepare the weapon for firing	2.1 Handle ammunition. 2.2 Inspect ammunition visually, notify supervisor of ammunition defects and quarantine defective ammunition. 2.3 Load and unload ammunition. 2.4 Position and operate ancillary equipment.
3. Engage aerial targets	3.1 Identify aerial targets. 3.2 Request confirmation of identified aerial targets by supervisor. 3.3 Sight and track targets. 3.4 Fire weapon as ordered by supervisor. 3.5 Notify supervisor of defects with firing and take corrective action. 3.6 Initiate aim off drills on dispute of aircraft identification.
4. Maintain the serviceability of the weapon	4.1 Notify supervisor of maintenance defects. 4.2 Conduct operating maintenance.

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.

demonstrating hand eye coordination and manual dexterity

recognising aerial targets appropriately

using binoculars

identifying the number of aerial targets specified by CATC

tracking and engaging targets using very short range air defence systems and short range air defence systems

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.

aircraft types

characteristics, technical capabilities of the system

characteristics of a range of aerial targets likely to be encountered

methods of range estimation

WHS requirements

safety precautions associated with the equipment

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. Manoeuvre the weapon	1.1 Prepare line of sight ground based air defence weapon system for movement. 1.2 Position weapon as directed.
2. Prepare the weapon for firing	2.1 Handle ammunition. 2.2 Inspect ammunition visually, notify supervisor of ammunition defects and quarantine defective ammunition. 2.3 Load and unload ammunition. 2.4 Position and operate ancillary equipment.
3. Engage aerial targets	3.1 Identify aerial targets. 3.2 Request confirmation of identified aerial targets by supervisor. 3.3 Sight and track targets. 3.4 Fire weapon as ordered by supervisor. 3.5 Notify supervisor of defects with firing and take corrective action. 3.6 Initiate aim off drills on dispute of aircraft identification.
4. Maintain the serviceability of the weapon	4.1 Notify supervisor of maintenance defects. 4.2 Conduct operating maintenance.

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.

demonstrating hand eye coordination and manual dexterity

recognising aerial targets appropriately

using binoculars

identifying the number of aerial targets specified by CATC

tracking and engaging targets using very short range air defence systems and short range air defence systems

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.

aircraft types

characteristics, technical capabilities of the system

characteristics of a range of aerial targets likely to be encountered

methods of range estimation

WHS requirements

safety precautions associated with the equipment

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
Prepare line of sight ground based air defence weapon system for movement.
Position weapon as directed.
Handle ammunition.
Inspect ammunition visually, notify supervisor of ammunition defects and quarantine defective ammunition.
Load and unload ammunition.
Position and operate ancillary equipment.
Identify aerial targets.
Request confirmation of identified aerial targets by supervisor.
Sight and track targets.
Fire weapon as ordered by supervisor.
Notify supervisor of defects with firing and take corrective action.
Initiate aim off drills on dispute of aircraft identification.
Notify supervisor of maintenance defects.
Conduct operating maintenance.
Prepare line of sight ground based air defence weapon system for movement.
Position weapon as directed.
Handle ammunition.
Inspect ammunition visually, notify supervisor of ammunition defects and quarantine defective ammunition.
Load and unload ammunition.
Position and operate ancillary equipment.
Identify aerial targets.
Request confirmation of identified aerial targets by supervisor.
Sight and track targets.
Fire weapon as ordered by supervisor.
Notify supervisor of defects with firing and take corrective action.
Initiate aim off drills on dispute of aircraft identification.
Notify supervisor of maintenance defects.
Conduct operating maintenance.

Assessment Cover Sheet

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