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

Required Skills

apply battlecraft aggressively

apply cultural sensitivity

apply navigation techniques

apply recognised safety precautions

apply operational safety

assimilate orders

handle weapons safely in an operational environment

interpret fire control orders

work in a team

Required Knowledge

battlecraft

characteristics technical capabilities effects employment and limitations of equipment

cultural awareness

fire control orders

navigation techniques

recognised safety precautions

WHS requirements

orders for open fire

team work

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to work as part of a team by day and night in a simulated operational environment that replicates the extremes and stress of a threat environment

Assessment must also confirm the ability to carry out duties during the following activities

patrol key point security

vehicle check points

cordon and search

Assessment must confirm the ability to complete the following drills and procedures

contact drills

counter ambush drills

mine incident drills

obstacle crossing drills

harbour drills

short and long halts

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of contexts that could be expected in the workplace

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in a simulated operational threat environment The person should be exposed to the extremes of the operational environment under physical and mental stress The context of assessment would usually be simulated due to the nature of this highrisk environment

Competency should be assessed in a simulated operational threat environment. The person should be exposed to the extremes of the operational environment under physical and mental stress. The context of assessment would usually be simulated due to the nature of this highrisk environment.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to a team a simulated operational environment that replicates the extremes and stress of a threat environment a rifle and ammunition and a variety of equipment as listed in the Range Statement

Battle procedures may include:

Stability activities may include:

Standard procedures may include:

Maintaining the security of the team may include:

Drills and procedures may include:

Post operation activities may include:

Post operation administration may include: