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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Load and unload chaff firing system
  2. Secure chaff firing system

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

effectively use correct voice and reporting procedure

encourage team members

follow instructions

operate communication equipment such as headsets

participate in a team

recognise potential threats

use technology

Required Knowledge

appropriate actions to prevent injury to self and others

composition of teams and roles and responsibilities of team members

effective verbal communication techniques

group communication techniques

identification of potential threats

interpretation of operational orders

team work principles and strategies

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to

work as a team member

quickly and accurately respond to directions

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the individual is assessed across a wide variety of situations within the workplace

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated workplace environment

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

chaff firing systems including safety devices and communications equipment

Method of assessment

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision andor mentoring which is typically recorded in a competency workbook

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industryapproved simulated work environment Forms of assessment that are typically used include

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions