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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Transmit and receive data via information exchange systems
   • Information exchange system messages are processed in accordance with workplace requirements.
   • Messages are transmitted and received in accordance with specific workplace and Defence procedures.
2. Maintain communications circuits to facilitate the flow of data between information exchange systems
   • Communications circuits and services are maintained.
   • 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 handle classified material correctly follow directives follow instructionsdirectives and report information 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 communication 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 formats 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 correctly prepare communications equipment correctly configure communications circuit process messages and data in accordance with specific workplace requirements promptly make reports to appropriate personnel ensure circuit procedures comply with specific workplace requirements comply with WHSradiation hazard policy correctly handle classifiedCOMSEC 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.
Information exchange systemmay include:	Battlefield Command Support System (BCSS) Joint Command Support System (JCSS) Officer in Tactical Command Information Exchange System (OTCIXS) NAVSISLAN Submarine Satellite Information Exchange Systems (SSIXS)

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