This unit describes the skills required to observe targets remotely from the firepower locations and to provide advice so that single or multi-agency firepower can be employed to engage target/s. Agencies may include armour, artillery, coalition forces, close air support, helicopters, mortars, naval gun support, and tactical unmanned aerial vehicle.

While this work will be undertaken as part of a team and under the commander’s direction, the capacity to act independently may also be required should communications with the commander breakdown.

This unit applies to combat arms personnel required to observe targets and to direct joint asset firepower from any agency to destroy/neutralise multiple targets 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 as part of a team under direct and/or indirect supervision, but also must be prepared to act independently. They use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. They would perform routine tasks in a broad range of unpredictable contexts.

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. Occupy and prepare a location	1.1 Occupy an appropriate vantage point and maintain concealment throughout the operation. 1.2 Establish occupied position. 1.3 Establish reference points and document information. 1.4 Observe and monitor possible threats so an appropriate plan of action can be prepared.
2. Plan the engagement of firepower	2.1 Transmit a warning order for intent of operations to the command post. 2.2 Use advice on overall operational plan to inform the planning process. 2.3 Make requests for resources outside own organisation to the command post when required. 2.4 Establish and record target data. 2.5 Calculate rate of movement of own personnel from available data. 2.6 Calculate resources for effective fire on targets and rates of fire. 2.7 Prioritise targets. 2.8 Develop and transmit schedule to the command post or liaison with other agency to organise engagement schedule.
3. Monitor fire on target	3.1 Communicate directly with other agencies to coordinate engagement procedures. 3.2 Maintain communications with stakeholders throughout operation. 3.3 Complete target analysis after impact and if necessary, refer to appropriate agency command centre. 3.4 Provide advice to terminate as required. 3.5 Maintain records.
4. Withdraw from an occupied location	4.1 Recondition occupied position and remove all evidence of occupation. 4.2 Conduct a secure withdrawal from the occupied position.

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.

allocating appropriate resources to the operation

interpreting orders

maintaining situational awareness

providing reports and appropriate documentation

working in a team

maintaining awareness of safety of friendly personnel at all times

recognising but not exceed own level of authority

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, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of weapons and weapon platforms

communication procedures

reporting requirements and procedures for multi-agency operations

safety associated with the operations

standard procedures and special requirements

teamwork principles

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 an appropriate vantage point and maintain concealment throughout the operation. 1.2 Establish occupied position. 1.3 Establish reference points and document information. 1.4 Observe and monitor possible threats so an appropriate plan of action can be prepared.
2. Plan the engagement of firepower	2.1 Transmit a warning order for intent of operations to the command post. 2.2 Use advice on overall operational plan to inform the planning process. 2.3 Make requests for resources outside own organisation to the command post when required. 2.4 Establish and record target data. 2.5 Calculate rate of movement of own personnel from available data. 2.6 Calculate resources for effective fire on targets and rates of fire. 2.7 Prioritise targets. 2.8 Develop and transmit schedule to the command post or liaison with other agency to organise engagement schedule.
3. Monitor fire on target	3.1 Communicate directly with other agencies to coordinate engagement procedures. 3.2 Maintain communications with stakeholders throughout operation. 3.3 Complete target analysis after impact and if necessary, refer to appropriate agency command centre. 3.4 Provide advice to terminate as required. 3.5 Maintain records.
4. Withdraw from an occupied location	4.1 Recondition occupied position and remove all evidence of occupation. 4.2 Conduct a secure withdrawal from the occupied position.

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.

allocating appropriate resources to the operation

interpreting orders

maintaining situational awareness

providing reports and appropriate documentation

working in a team

maintaining awareness of safety of friendly personnel at all times

recognising but not exceed own level of authority

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, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of weapons and weapon platforms

communication procedures

reporting requirements and procedures for multi-agency operations

safety associated with the operations

standard procedures and special requirements

teamwork principles

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 an appropriate vantage point and maintain concealment throughout the operation.
Establish occupied position.
Establish reference points and document information.
Observe and monitor possible threats so an appropriate plan of action can be prepared.
Transmit a warning order for intent of operations to the command post.
Use advice on overall operational plan to inform the planning process.
Make requests for resources outside own organisation to the command post when required.
Establish and record target data.
Calculate rate of movement of own personnel from available data.
Calculate resources for effective fire on targets and rates of fire.
Prioritise targets.
Develop and transmit schedule to the command post or liaison with other agency to organise engagement schedule.
Communicate directly with other agencies to coordinate engagement procedures.
Maintain communications with stakeholders throughout operation.
Complete target analysis after impact and if necessary, refer to appropriate agency command centre.
Provide advice to terminate as required.
Maintain records.
Recondition occupied position and remove all evidence of occupation.
Conduct a secure withdrawal from the occupied position.
Occupy an appropriate vantage point and maintain concealment throughout the operation.
Establish occupied position.
Establish reference points and document information.
Observe and monitor possible threats so an appropriate plan of action can be prepared.
Transmit a warning order for intent of operations to the command post.
Use advice on overall operational plan to inform the planning process.
Make requests for resources outside own organisation to the command post when required.
Establish and record target data.
Calculate rate of movement of own personnel from available data.
Calculate resources for effective fire on targets and rates of fire.
Prioritise targets.
Develop and transmit schedule to the command post or liaison with other agency to organise engagement schedule.
Communicate directly with other agencies to coordinate engagement procedures.
Maintain communications with stakeholders throughout operation.
Complete target analysis after impact and if necessary, refer to appropriate agency command centre.
Provide advice to terminate as required.
Maintain records.
Recondition occupied position and remove all evidence of occupation.
Conduct a secure withdrawal from the occupied position.

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