Assessor Resource

PUADEFCA210B
Supervise indirect fire weapons

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


The application of this unit in the workplace - the environments, complexities and situations involved - will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

This text will be useful for the purposes of job descriptions, recruitment advice or job analysis; where possible, it will not be too job specific to allow other industries to import it into other Training Packages, where feasible.

This unit covers the competency required to supervise and control all aspects of the operation of indirect fire weapons.

While this work will be undertaken under the commander's direction the individual must be able to act independently as required by the circumstances.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Prerequisite Unit/s

PUADEFCA201B Operate indirect fire weapons

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to effectively lead an indirect fire weapon operating crew; to apply appropriate OH&S requirements and recognised safety precautions; to test sights; to carry out non technical inspections; and to understand the limit of own authority.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over a period of time in different operational or simulated operational environments.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in a simulated operational environment due to the high cost of ammunition. The simulation should replicate the live environment where stress and fatigue are key features.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to a live fire range, competent indirect fire weapon crew, the indirect fire weapon, and live ammunition.

Guidance information for assessment

Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

Submission Requirements

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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Assessment Tasks

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.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

interpret orders

Required Knowledge

ammunition:

type colour hazard band labelling

marking

slot/batch numbers

packaging

nomenclature

factors affecting local defence

laws of armed conflict

principles of camouflage

safety precautions associated with the task

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Resources required may include

Ammunition

Any allocated support

Materials

Personnel

Stores

Vehicles

Weapons

Standard procedures may include

Australian Standards

Defence Instructions

Doctrinal pamphlets

Job guides, other publications

Manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions

OH&S regulations

Organisational policies and procedures

Procedure manuals

Relevant local government by-laws

Relevant state/territory or federal legislation

Routine Orders

Standing Operating Procedures

Standing Orders

Written and verbal orders

Ammunition may include

Anti armour

Anti personnel

High explosive

Illumination

Improved conventional munitions

Incendiary

Marker

Precision guided munitions

Smoke

And may be used with fuse types:

delay

proximity

super quick (point detonating/graze)

time

Minor incidents may include

Damage to ancillary equipment

Damage to firing mechanism

Damage to sighting equipment

Damage to the recoil system

Injury to personnel

Jammed ammunition

Major incidents may include

Exposure to direct or indirect attack from hostile forces

Loss of personnel

Unintended explosive ordnance detonation

Maintenance may include

Exercising recoil mechanism

Non technical inspection

Sight testing

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
Resources required for the performance of the task are determined and organised in accordance with orders 
Identified problems/shortfalls are reported to immediate supervisor in accordance with standard procedures 
Indirect fire weapon is deployed in accordance with orders 
Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation in accordance with standard procedures 
Indirect fire weapon operations are directed and controlled in accordance with orders and standard procedures 
Appropriate ammunition is selected in accordance with orders 
Minor incidents are rectified 
Major incidents beyond own level of authority or competence are reported to manager/s and action is taken as directed 
Operator maintenance activities are supervised 
Maintenance activities are completed in accordance with standard procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

PUADEFCA210B - Supervise indirect fire weapons
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PUADEFCA210B - Supervise indirect fire weapons

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