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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare and transmit messages
   • Messages are processed in accordance with workplace requirements.
   • Messages are transmitted in accordance with specific workplace and Defence procedures.
2. Receive and distribute messages
   • Messages are received in accordance with specific workplace and Defence procedures.
   • Message distribution is undertaken in accordance with Defence guidelines and workplace requirements.
3. Maintain communication circuits to facilitate the flow of messages
   • Communications circuits and services are maintained to an acceptable standard.
   • Circuit engineering conforms with Defence procedures and workplace practices.

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

configure basic circuits encourage team members follow instructionsdirectives and report information handle classified material correctly identify basic equipment faults operate communications equipment process messages provide timely and accurate reports use a variety of verbal and nonverbal communication techniques use active listening techniques use computer keyboard

Required Knowledge

basic communications procedures basic radio propagation classified material handling procedures communications ancillary equipment composition of teams and roles and responsibilities of team members emission theory and control information exchange systems terminology and basic operations message format work health and safety WHS practices OTATOTAR procedures radiation hazard RADHAZ procedures and awareness satellite communications systems terminology and basic operations security procedures task specific equipment configurationoperation techniques for supporting others work environment layout

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 process transmit and receive messages utilising Defence messaging systems correctly prepare communication equipment correctly configure communication circuit promptly make reports to appropriate personnel ensure circuit procedures comply with specific workplace requirements comply with WHSradiation hazard policy correctly handle classified material comply with emission control policy maintain security Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the individual is assessed across a wide variety of situations within the workplace
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 Defence communications publications Defence security publications specific workplace operating procedures task specific communications equipment

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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.
Message distributionmay include:	DLMS NAVTIMS POSEIDON CMS MERCURY BCSS
Communications circuits may include	Tactical and strategic interfaces Mobile interfaces DISCON

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