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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Manoeuvre the weapon
   • Prepare line of sight ground based air defence weapon system for movement.
   • Position weapon as directed.
2. Prepare the weapon for firing
   • Handle ammunition.
   • Inspect ammunition visually, notify supervisor of ammunition defects and quarantine defective ammunition.
   • Load and unload ammunition.
   • Position and operate ancillary equipment.
3. Engage aerial targets
   • Identify aerial targets.
   • Request confirmation of identified aerial targets by supervisor.
   • Sight and track targets.
   • Fire weapon as ordered by supervisor.
   • Notify supervisor of defects with firing and take corrective action.
   • Initiate aim off drills on dispute of aircraft identification.
4. Maintain the serviceability of the weapon
   • Notify supervisor of maintenance defects.
   • Conduct operating maintenance.
5. Manoeuvre the weapon
   • Prepare line of sight ground based air defence weapon system for movement.
   • Position weapon as directed.
6. Prepare the weapon for firing
   • Handle ammunition.
   • Inspect ammunition visually, notify supervisor of ammunition defects and quarantine defective ammunition.
   • Load and unload ammunition.
   • Position and operate ancillary equipment.
7. Engage aerial targets
   • Identify aerial targets.
   • Request confirmation of identified aerial targets by supervisor.
   • Sight and track targets.
   • Fire weapon as ordered by supervisor.
   • Notify supervisor of defects with firing and take corrective action.
   • Initiate aim off drills on dispute of aircraft identification.
8. Maintain the serviceability of the weapon
   • Notify supervisor of maintenance defects.
   • Conduct operating maintenance.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

demonstrating hand eye coordination and manual dexterity

recognising aerial targets appropriately

using binoculars

identifying the number of aerial targets specified by CATC

tracking and engaging targets using very short range air defence systems and short range air defence systems

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

aircraft types

characteristics, technical capabilities of the system

characteristics of a range of aerial targets likely to be encountered

methods of range estimation

WHS requirements

safety precautions associated with the equipment

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