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

slotbatch numbers

packaging

nomenclature

factors affecting local defence

laws of armed conflict

principles of camouflage

safety precautions associated with the task

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

apply appropriate WHS requirements and recognised safety precautions

test sights

carry out non technical inspections

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

Resources required may include:

Standard procedures may include

Ammunition may include:

Minor incidents may include:

Major incidents may include:

Maintenance may include: