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DEFMIL067
Maintain radar systems at field operator level

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills required to inspect, test and troubleshoot faults with radar systems and components in an environment away from a maintenance facility.

This unit applies to combat arms personnel who are required to inspect, test and troubleshoot faults with radar systems and components 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 typically work under indirect supervision. They use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. They would perform routine tasks in familiar contexts.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to 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. Inspect radar systems and components

1.1 Identify specific inspection requirements using relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports where relevant.

1.2 Visually or physically check primary radar system components for external signs of defects.

1.3 Identify and note/report defects.

2. Test/adjust radar systems and components

2.1 Prepare radar system for the application of power/system operation.

2.2 Functionally test radar system for evidence of serviceability or malfunction.

2.3 Perform system calibration or adjustments.

3. Troubleshoot primary radar system faults

3.1 Draw conclusions about the nature and cause of the fault from available evidence and take appropriate action.

3.2 Use available information from maintenance documentation, inspection and test results to assist in fault determination.

3.3 Use maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes.

3.4 Identify faults beyond authority to repair and document for higher level repair by an outside agency.

3.5 Locate, identify cause of and record primary radar system faults in maintenance documentation.

3.6 Identify, select and obtain spare parts, consumables and other equipment.

3.7 Rectify fault in accordance with maintenance documentation.

3.8 Complete documentation and 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.

applying analytical skills

performing radar drills and procedures

referring problems on to appropriate outside agencies

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.

characteristics, tabulated data and limitations of the radar equipment

principles of radar theory

Competency should be demonstrated over a range of radar maintenance scenarios that could be expected in the workplace. Competency should be assessed on operations or in a simulated operational environment. Specifically, access is required to the following resources:

a radar

ancillary equipment

maintenance documentation

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

Submission Requirements

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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. Inspect radar systems and components

1.1 Identify specific inspection requirements using relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports where relevant.

1.2 Visually or physically check primary radar system components for external signs of defects.

1.3 Identify and note/report defects.

2. Test/adjust radar systems and components

2.1 Prepare radar system for the application of power/system operation.

2.2 Functionally test radar system for evidence of serviceability or malfunction.

2.3 Perform system calibration or adjustments.

3. Troubleshoot primary radar system faults

3.1 Draw conclusions about the nature and cause of the fault from available evidence and take appropriate action.

3.2 Use available information from maintenance documentation, inspection and test results to assist in fault determination.

3.3 Use maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes.

3.4 Identify faults beyond authority to repair and document for higher level repair by an outside agency.

3.5 Locate, identify cause of and record primary radar system faults in maintenance documentation.

3.6 Identify, select and obtain spare parts, consumables and other equipment.

3.7 Rectify fault in accordance with maintenance documentation.

3.8 Complete documentation and 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.

applying analytical skills

performing radar drills and procedures

referring problems on to appropriate outside agencies

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.

characteristics, tabulated data and limitations of the radar equipment

principles of radar theory

Competency should be demonstrated over a range of radar maintenance scenarios that could be expected in the workplace. Competency should be assessed on operations or in a simulated operational environment. Specifically, access is required to the following resources:

a radar

ancillary equipment

maintenance documentation

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
Identify specific inspection requirements using relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports where relevant. 
Visually or physically check primary radar system components for external signs of defects. 
Identify and note/report defects. 
Prepare radar system for the application of power/system operation. 
Functionally test radar system for evidence of serviceability or malfunction. 
Perform system calibration or adjustments. 
Draw conclusions about the nature and cause of the fault from available evidence and take appropriate action. 
Use available information from maintenance documentation, inspection and test results to assist in fault determination. 
Use maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes. 
Identify faults beyond authority to repair and document for higher level repair by an outside agency. 
Locate, identify cause of and record primary radar system faults in maintenance documentation. 
Identify, select and obtain spare parts, consumables and other equipment. 
Rectify fault in accordance with maintenance documentation. 
Complete documentation and records. 
Identify specific inspection requirements using relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports where relevant. 
Visually or physically check primary radar system components for external signs of defects. 
Identify and note/report defects. 
Prepare radar system for the application of power/system operation. 
Functionally test radar system for evidence of serviceability or malfunction. 
Perform system calibration or adjustments. 
Draw conclusions about the nature and cause of the fault from available evidence and take appropriate action. 
Use available information from maintenance documentation, inspection and test results to assist in fault determination. 
Use maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes. 
Identify faults beyond authority to repair and document for higher level repair by an outside agency. 
Locate, identify cause of and record primary radar system faults in maintenance documentation. 
Identify, select and obtain spare parts, consumables and other equipment. 
Rectify fault in accordance with maintenance documentation. 
Complete documentation and records. 

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