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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare night fighting equipment
   • Defence work health and safety (WHS) requirements for night fighting equipment are applied.
   • Night fighting equipment is prepared.
   • Night fighting equipment is handled and adjusted.
2. Operate night fighting equipment
   • Defence WHS requirements applying to night fighting equipment and laser safety are complied with.
   • Night fighting equipment is operated.
   • Night fighting equipment is handled.
   • Fire is applied with service weapons using night fighting equipment.
3. Maintain night fighting equipment
   • Night fighting equipment is inspected, maintained and stored.
   • Faults, damage and/or deficiencies are reported.

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

apply recognised safety precautions understand and carry out orders handle weapons and night fighting equipment safely interpret fire control orders work in a team

Required Knowledge

characteristics technical capabilities effects employment and limitations of equipment fire control orders night vision theory WHS requirements for using night fighting equipment and weapons orders for Opening Fire principles of marksmanship recognised safety precautions team work

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 effectively use night fighting equipment in accordance with applicable procedures including WHS while working as part of a team Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated over time and across a range of simulated or actual workplace situations
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Context of assessment Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment Specific resources for assessment Access is required to night fighting equipment weapons equipment and accessories training facilities training equipment weapon firing ranges and training areas

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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.
Night fighting equipment may include:	night aiming devices night vision goggles night weapon sights
Preparing night fighting equipmentmay include:	fitting, adjusting and testing equipment inspecting the equipment for serviceability rectifying or reporting faults switching on and adjusting focus for clear vision

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