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

Required Skills

accurately analyse and validate tactical information

apply a range of problem solving strategies to work outcomes

clearly articulate information and advice

consistently evaluate and monitor own performance

effectively communicate with operations room personnel and adequately receive and interpret instructions

interpret sensor returns

manage own tasks within timeframes

operate sensor display settings

perform manual tracking

transmit information via voice and data link means of communications

Required Knowledge

air surface and subsurface contacts

criteria for classifying contacts

IFF system operation settings

organisational policies and procedures

procedure to perform manual tracking

requirements for a valid contact

requirements of a tactical display

roles and responsibilities of other sensor operators

theory of radar

theory of sonar

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

accurately recognise contacts and apply tracking

perform manual tracking

report accurate information based on recognised contacts and tracks

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time and across a range of simulated or actual workplace situations

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated environment

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

equipment and ancillary equipment typically used in a functioning operations room

organisational policies and procedures relevant to a functioning operations room

Method of assessment

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision andor mentoring which is typically recorded in a competency workbook

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industryapproved simulated work environment Forms of assessment that are typically used include

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions

Sensor may include

Contacts may include

Organisational policies and procedures may include

Initial contact report may include

Supplementary contact reports may include

Other sources may include