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DEFSEN005
Operate decoy systems

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills required to operate decoy systems as part of a team and under supervision. It includes the requirement to prepare, optimise and deploy the decoy systems. This activity could continue for a prolonged period, requiring the operator to hand over effectively to another operator.

This unit was developed for Sensor Operators working within Defence but is applicable to any individual in this field of work.

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, under supervision, while performing routine tasks in a broad range of contexts and environments. They use discretion and judgement and take responsibility for the quality of their output.

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 decoy systems

1.1 Establish internal and external communications.

1.2 Confirm serviceability of decoy system and recognise and report any faults to supervisor.

1.3 Determine outside environmental conditions.

1.4 Optimise decoy system for appropriate threat.

2. Operate decoy systems

2.1 Receive instructions from supervisor or relevant authority and deploy decoy as directed.

2.2 Reload decoy system.

2.3 Report any problems or issues beyond own capability to rectify to supervisor.

3. Finalise operations

3.1 Transfer decoy system status to new operator as required or cease operation as directed by supervisor.

3.2 Secure system and secure and stow 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.

applying organisational doctrine

detecting contacts via electronic or sonar means

optimising electronic suite or sonar equipment

confirming serviceability of decoy systems including all fitted anti-ship torpedo defence (ASTD) or anti-ship missile decoy (ASMD) 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.

basic principles and characteristics of anti-ship torpedoes or basic principles and characteristics of missiles

cryptographic materials

daily system operability tests

external and internal communications

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 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 decoy systems

1.1 Establish internal and external communications.

1.2 Confirm serviceability of decoy system and recognise and report any faults to supervisor.

1.3 Determine outside environmental conditions.

1.4 Optimise decoy system for appropriate threat.

2. Operate decoy systems

2.1 Receive instructions from supervisor or relevant authority and deploy decoy as directed.

2.2 Reload decoy system.

2.3 Report any problems or issues beyond own capability to rectify to supervisor.

3. Finalise operations

3.1 Transfer decoy system status to new operator as required or cease operation as directed by supervisor.

3.2 Secure system and secure and stow 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.

applying organisational doctrine

detecting contacts via electronic or sonar means

optimising electronic suite or sonar equipment

confirming serviceability of decoy systems including all fitted anti-ship torpedo defence (ASTD) or anti-ship missile decoy (ASMD) 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.

basic principles and characteristics of anti-ship torpedoes or basic principles and characteristics of missiles

cryptographic materials

daily system operability tests

external and internal communications

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
Establish internal and external communications. 
Confirm serviceability of decoy system and recognise and report any faults to supervisor. 
Determine outside environmental conditions. 
Optimise decoy system for appropriate threat. 
Receive instructions from supervisor or relevant authority and deploy decoy as directed. 
Reload decoy system. 
Report any problems or issues beyond own capability to rectify to supervisor. 
Transfer decoy system status to new operator as required or cease operation as directed by supervisor. 
Secure system and secure and stow documentation. 
Establish internal and external communications. 
Confirm serviceability of decoy system and recognise and report any faults to supervisor. 
Determine outside environmental conditions. 
Optimise decoy system for appropriate threat. 
Receive instructions from supervisor or relevant authority and deploy decoy as directed. 
Reload decoy system. 
Report any problems or issues beyond own capability to rectify to supervisor. 
Transfer decoy system status to new operator as required or cease operation as directed by supervisor. 
Secure system and secure and stow documentation. 

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