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

Required Skills

apply recognised safety precautions

assimilate orders

handle weapons and night fighting equipment safely

interpret fire control orders

work in a team

Required Knowledge

characteristics technical capabilities effects employment and limitations of equipment

fire control orders

night vision theory

OHampS requirements for using night fighting equipment and weapons

orders for Opening Fire

principles of marksmanship

recognised safety precautions

team work

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

operate in a range of environments such as day and night different terrain and weather conditions and under a simulated operational threat environment

effectively use night fighting equipment in accordance with applicable procedures including OHampS while working as part of a team

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of contexts The operational activity is to take place over time allowing the individual to be assessed in a number of realistic operational scenarios

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in a replicated operational threat environment The person should be exposed to the extremes of the operational environment under physical and mental stress The context of assessment is simulated due to the nature of this high risk environment

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

night fighting equipment weapons equipment and accessories

training facilities training equipment weapon firing ranges and training areas

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

Threat environment may include an area that features a hostile presence in any of the following

Night fighting equipment may include

Preparing night fighting equipment may include

Standard procedures may include