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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

apply administrative requirements

apply OHampS requirements

apply recognised safety precautions

apply the principles of command

conduct the Individual Military Appreciation Process

conduct liaison

conduct training

display initiative

display leadership

employ equipment tactically

employ weapons tactically

manage resources

navigate in urban and rural environments

prepare reports

Required Knowledge

administrative processes

employment of battlespace operating systems

employment of weapons and equipment

Individual Military Appreciation Process

laws of Armed Conflict

liaison requirements

offensive tactics techniques and procedures

OHampS requirements

orders for Opening Fire

orders for the Use of Force

principles of leadership

navigation techniques

recognised safety precautions

resource management

risk control processes

Rules of Engagement

security tactics techniques and procedures

service writing

training processes

Evidence Required

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to perform the following missions

battlefield clearances

clearance of routes and areas

collecting information

coordinating direct and indirect fire

detainee handling and evacuation

identifying and indicating section targets

individual camouflage

issuing section fire control orders

protection at the halt

reconnaissance of areas of interest

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of environments This may be in an operational or simulated operational setting

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency must be assessed in a simulated work environment due to the highrisk associated with the activity The simulation should replicate a live task where the pressure stress and fatigue are as real as possible

Competency must be assessed in a simulated work environment due to the highrisk associated with the activity. The simulation should replicate a live task where the pressure, stress and fatigue are as real as possible.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to a group of up to personnel weapons and equipment and appropriate operating areas

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.
Standard procedures may include	Australian Standards Defence Instructions Doctrine pamphlets Job guides, other publications Manufacturers’ handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions OH&S regulations Organisational policies and procedures Procedure manuals Relevant local government bylaws Relevant state/territory or federal legislation Routine Orders Standing Operating Procedures Standing Orders Written and verbal orders
Personnel administration may include	Career management Counselling Maintenance of health and hygiene Pay Welfare
Constraints may include	Environmental conditions Experience of subordinates Health Morale Operational tempo Resources Terrain Troops to task Welfare of subordinates
Risks may include	Injury Loss of equipment Loss of personnel Security and information compromise Threat
Logical process may include	Combat Appreciation Process Individual Military Appreciation Process
Battle procedures may include	Back loading unnecessary equipment and material Concurrent activity Inspections Preliminary moves Rehearsals Requests for additional equipment and combat supplies Thorough reconnaissance Warning orders
Support from outside agencies may include	Armour Artillery Engineers Logistics Medical Rotary and fixed wing aircraft
Mission and tasks may include leading the section in the conduct of	Ambushes Attacks Battlefield clearances Clearance of routes and areas Collecting information Coordination of direct and indirect fire Detainee handling and evacuation Identifying and indicating section targets Issuing section fire control orders Patrols Protection at the halt Reconnaissance of areas of interest Searches Security operations Signature management