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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Occupy and prepare a location
   • An appropriate vantage point is occupied and concealment is maintained throughout the operation.
   • Occupied position is established.
   • Reference points are established and information is documented.
   • Possible threats are observed and monitored so an appropriate plan of action can be prepared.
2. Detect target/s
   • Target position is established via aural and visual observation, and bearing and distance are estimated
   • Threat (if present) is identified and classified through visual or aural recognition, or by crater analysis.
   • Enemy capability is estimated.
   • Hostile action is monitored from prepared position.
   • Communications with stakeholders is maintained so that relevant information can be provided.
3. Provide information on target to stakeholders
   • Target is described to stakeholders.
   • Records are maintained in accordance with standardprocedures.

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

communicate effectively interpret orders provide reports and appropriate documentation situational awareness

Required Knowledge

communication procedures safety associated with the operations

Evidence Required

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and confirm the ability to correctly occupy and establish a vantage point observation post observe and monitor a selected area identify a threat through visual or aural means communicate information quickly clearly and accurately Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated over time and across a range of simulated or actual workplace situations in at least two different target locations from at least one observation site

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment Competency should be assessed on operations or in a simulated operational environment Specific resources for assessment Access to an appropriate area and a range of threat equipment listed in the Range Statement

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Range Statement

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.
Threat may include:	aircraft armoured vehicles missile launchers mortars radar rocket launchers vehicle tracked vehicle wheeled watercraft
Recordsmay include:	bomb damage assessment contact report location report mortar report shell report signals log book situation reports
Standard proceduresmay include:	Australian Standards Defence Instructions doctrine pamphlets job guides, other publications manufacturers’ handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions work health and safety (WHS) regulations organisational policies and procedures procedure manuals reengagement procedures relevant local government bylaws relevant state/territory or federal legislation Routine Orders Standing Operating Procedures Standing Orders written and verbal orders

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