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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for deployment
   • Allocated equipment is set up prior to deployment in accordance with workplace instructions.
   • Allocated equipment and stores are packed prior to deployment in accordance with workplace instructions.
   • Unit and personal equipment is checked in accordance with workplace instructions.
2. Deploy
   • Facilities are established in the area of operations in accordance with the appropriate directives.
   • Equipment and/or personnel are redeployed in accordance with directives.
3. Conduct operations
   • Daily routine is conducted in accordance with workplace instructions.
   • Communications facilities are maintained as per workplace instructions.
4. Maintain operability
   • Non-technical inspections and cleaning of equipment are conducted in accordance with workplace instructions.
   • Consumable stores are replenished .
   • Equipment and stores are safeguarded against damage or loss.

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

apply camouflage and concealment techniques apply weapons handling techniques defend area drive specific to licence type held encourage team members follow instructionsdirectives and report information operate equipment required for specific trade participate in a team trade specific skills which may include cable and line laying siting and construction of antenna systems use a variety of verbal and nonverbal communication techniques

Required Knowledge

basic communication procedures composition of teams and roles and responsibilities of team members deployment drills first aid relevant communications equipment work health and safety procedures orders personal and area defence applicable to the AO resupply ie operations and maintenance demands trade specific areasissues

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 maintain communications facilities for the duration of an operation Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the individual is assessed across a variety of 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 trade specific equipment trade specific vehicles in accordance with unit role weapons in accordance with unit role

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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.
Equipment may include:	Allocated personal weapon and associated equipment Detachment stores Generator and associated complete equipment schedule Trade specific equipment (e.g. radios, line, PC, routers, optic fibre cabling, antenna systems, satellite communications equipment, modems) Vehicle and associated complete equipment schedule
Deployment may include:	Movement of personnel and equipment to an AO which may include: United Nations Peacekeeping/Peacemaking Defence Aid to Civil Community (DACC) warlike operations

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