Assessor Resource

DEFMIL086
Supervise engineering operations

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills required to command, lead and manage an engineering organisation of up to thirty personnel on operations. Command is the authority a commander in the military service lawfully exercises over subordinates by virtue of rank or assignment.

It includes the skills and knowledge required to lead and manage under extreme conditions in a high risk environment. It therefore requires individuals to be incisive in a fluid and demanding environment, to act independently, and to lead by example.

This unit applies to land engineering personnel required to deploy in an 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 independently and lead a team under direct and/or indirect supervision. 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.

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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 and plan for engineering operations

1.1 Confirm and maintain competence of subordinates.

1.2 Maintain personnel administration.

1.3 Receive and clarify orders to determine commander’s intent.

1.4 Determine and manage constraints and risks relevant to the task.

1.5 Assemble appropriate resources for the task and report any shortfalls that limit capability to the chain of command.

1.6 Make planning decisions based on a logical process to solve operational problems.

1.7 Conduct battle procedures.

2. Conduct engineering operations

2.1 Prepare and deliver orders.

2.2 Direct and supervise subordinates.

2.3 Organise and direct support from outside agencies.

3. Finalise engineering operations

3.1 Conduct debriefs.

3.2 Conduct post activity analysis and make recommendations.

3.3 Recondition, replace or return equipment, stores and ammunition.

3.4 Complete documentation.

3.5 Monitor subordinates’ health and wellbeing and take appropriate action.

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 combat engineer skills

developing instructions from given orders

drawing simple construction plans

operating Global Positioning System (GPS)

operating weapons

conducting simple levelling for construction tasks

supervising subordinates

writing reports

supervising general construction of pre designed timber structures, sandbag walls, obstacles, expedient structures and field defences using techniques, including:

construction design and plans

excavation

revetment

basic carpentry

concreting

designing and using field machines (including at least one of: slings, gyns, derricks and sheers) to move a load of at least three tonne

supervising search of:

an occupied building

an unoccupied building

a vehicle (may include aircraft, boat, truck, train etc.)

route (road)

area

liaising with a higher authority (search advisor, cordon commander, police, explosive ordnance disposal)

supervising offensive, defensive and security tasks (including patrolling, attacking or withdrawing) involving activities such as:

navigation (day, night, vehicle, foot)

tracking and patrolling

employment of unit weapon systems:

individual weapons

crew served weapons

direct fire support weapons

communications

living in the field

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.

combat communications

combat engineer skill sets and equipment

chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear warfare (CBRN)

combat skills

emergency response engineering

geometric engineering

legal and organisational requirements in relation to environmental requirements and Rules of Engagement

risk assessment techniques

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 and plan for engineering operations

1.1 Confirm and maintain competence of subordinates.

1.2 Maintain personnel administration.

1.3 Receive and clarify orders to determine commander’s intent.

1.4 Determine and manage constraints and risks relevant to the task.

1.5 Assemble appropriate resources for the task and report any shortfalls that limit capability to the chain of command.

1.6 Make planning decisions based on a logical process to solve operational problems.

1.7 Conduct battle procedures.

2. Conduct engineering operations

2.1 Prepare and deliver orders.

2.2 Direct and supervise subordinates.

2.3 Organise and direct support from outside agencies.

3. Finalise engineering operations

3.1 Conduct debriefs.

3.2 Conduct post activity analysis and make recommendations.

3.3 Recondition, replace or return equipment, stores and ammunition.

3.4 Complete documentation.

3.5 Monitor subordinates’ health and wellbeing and take appropriate action.

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 combat engineer skills

developing instructions from given orders

drawing simple construction plans

operating Global Positioning System (GPS)

operating weapons

conducting simple levelling for construction tasks

supervising subordinates

writing reports

supervising general construction of pre designed timber structures, sandbag walls, obstacles, expedient structures and field defences using techniques, including:

construction design and plans

excavation

revetment

basic carpentry

concreting

designing and using field machines (including at least one of: slings, gyns, derricks and sheers) to move a load of at least three tonne

supervising search of:

an occupied building

an unoccupied building

a vehicle (may include aircraft, boat, truck, train etc.)

route (road)

area

liaising with a higher authority (search advisor, cordon commander, police, explosive ordnance disposal)

supervising offensive, defensive and security tasks (including patrolling, attacking or withdrawing) involving activities such as:

navigation (day, night, vehicle, foot)

tracking and patrolling

employment of unit weapon systems:

individual weapons

crew served weapons

direct fire support weapons

communications

living in the field

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.

combat communications

combat engineer skill sets and equipment

chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear warfare (CBRN)

combat skills

emergency response engineering

geometric engineering

legal and organisational requirements in relation to environmental requirements and Rules of Engagement

risk assessment techniques

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
Confirm and maintain competence of subordinates. 
Maintain personnel administration. 
Receive and clarify orders to determine commander’s intent. 
Determine and manage constraints and risks relevant to the task. 
Assemble appropriate resources for the task and report any shortfalls that limit capability to the chain of command. 
Make planning decisions based on a logical process to solve operational problems. 
Conduct battle procedures. 
Prepare and deliver orders. 
Direct and supervise subordinates. 
Organise and direct support from outside agencies. 
Conduct debriefs. 
Conduct post activity analysis and make recommendations. 
Recondition, replace or return equipment, stores and ammunition. 
Complete documentation. 
Monitor subordinates’ health and wellbeing and take appropriate action. 
Confirm and maintain competence of subordinates. 
Maintain personnel administration. 
Receive and clarify orders to determine commander’s intent. 
Determine and manage constraints and risks relevant to the task. 
Assemble appropriate resources for the task and report any shortfalls that limit capability to the chain of command. 
Make planning decisions based on a logical process to solve operational problems. 
Conduct battle procedures. 
Prepare and deliver orders. 
Direct and supervise subordinates. 
Organise and direct support from outside agencies. 
Conduct debriefs. 
Conduct post activity analysis and make recommendations. 
Recondition, replace or return equipment, stores and ammunition. 
Complete documentation. 
Monitor subordinates’ health and wellbeing and take appropriate action. 

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