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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

allocate appropriate resources to the operation

communicate effectively

interpret orders

maintain situational awareness

provide reports and appropriate documentation

Required Knowledge

characteristics technical capabilities effects employment and limitations of weapons and weapon platforms

communication procedures

reporting requirements and procedures for multiagency operations

safety associated with the operations

standard procedures and special requirements

teamwork principles

Evidence Required

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to maintain awareness of safety of friendly personnel at all times to achieve the task using a number of simulations and at least one live fire plan using firepower from at least one outside agency and to recognise but not exceed own level of authority

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over a number of simulations and at least one live fire activity

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in an operational or simulated operational environment The simulation should replicate the live environment where stress and fatigue are key features The individual must be assessed as part of a team

Specific resources for assessment

Access to simulation live fire areas indirect fire support weapons ammunition and personnel to operate simulation and fire support weapons

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.
Agencies may include	Armour Artillery Coalition forces Close air support Helicopters Mortars Naval gun support Tactical unmanned aerial vehicle
Warning order may include	Written, verbal or transmitted instructions that explain the: administrative arrangements coordinating instructions higher authority's intent mission and outline tasks requirement to achieve specific effects schemes of manoeuvre
Target data may include	Altitude of targets Bearing to targets Grid reference Target description
Resources for effective fire on targets may include	Ammunition Number and type of weapons to complete task Time allocation of weapons
Schedule may include	A list of designated targets Timings for engagement
Target analysis may include	Effectiveness of ammunition type and concentration Target condition after engagement
Records may include	Bomb damage assessment Fire plan proforma Observation post log Signals log book Situation reports Target records
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 Reengagement procedures Relevant local government by-laws Relevant state/territory or federal legislation Routine Orders Standing Operating Procedures Standing Orders Written and verbal orders