Elements and Performance Criteria
- Set up radar
- Radar is prepared for operation in accordance with standard procedures
- Radar is initialised and used in accordance with standard procedures and manufacturer's instructions
- Operational performance and accuracy of the radar is confirmed and appropriate action is taken where performance is out of limits
- Misrepresentations and false echoes are detected and discounted
- Operate radar
- Radar is operated in accordance with standard procedures to produce required data
- Data produced by the radar is interpreted and used to assist command decisions, taking into account known limitations and errors associated with the equipment
- Faults or difficulties within the operator's ability to correct are corrected
- Any faults or difficulties beyond the operator's ability to correct are referred to supervisor and action is taken as directed
- Data is provided to supervisor or user
- Administration is completed in accordance with standard procedures
- Operational maintenance is conducted as required