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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

apply administrative requirements

apply OHampS requirements

apply recognised safety precautions

apply the principles of command

conduct liaison

conduct the Individual Military Appreciation Process

display initiative

display leadership

employ equipment tactically

employ weapons tactically

manage resources

prepare reports

Required Knowledge

administrative processes

basis for security operations

defensive tactics techniques and procedures

employment of battlespace operating systems

employment of weapons and equipment

Individual Military Appreciation Process

laws of Armed Conflict

liaison requirements

navigation techniques

OHampS requirements

orders for Opening Fire

orders for the Use of Force

principles of defensive operations

principles of leadership

recognised safety precautions

resource management

risk control processes

Rules of Engagement

security tactics techniques and procedures

service writing

training processes

Evidence Required

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to resupply and redistribute supplies to evacuate casualties to coordinate fire support from external agencies to process prisoners of war to conduct battlefield clearances and to distribute maintenance equipment

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of environments that could be expected in the workplace

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the context of supporting defensive operations and leading the group when required

Assessment is in a simulated environment due to the nature of this highrisk environment

Specific resources for assessment

Access to a group of between and personnel weapons and equipment and appropriate operating areas

Guidance information for assessment

Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA Public Safety Training Package

Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

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.
Standard procedures may include	Australian Standards Defence Instructions Doctrine pamphlets Job guides, other publications Manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions OH&S regulations Organisational policies and procedures Procedure manuals Relevant local government by-laws Relevant state/territory or federal legislation Routine Orders Standing Operating Procedures Standing Orders Written and verbal orders
Personnel administration may include	Career management Counselling Pay Welfare
Constraints may include	Environmental conditions Experience of subordinates Health Morale Operational tempo Resources Terrain Troops to task Welfare
Risks may include	Injury Loss of equipment Loss of personnel Threat
Logical process may include	Combat Appreciation Process Individual Military Appreciation Process
Battle procedures may include	Area clearances Back-loading unwanted equipment Conducting reconnaissance Coordinating rehearsals Directing concurrent activity Facilitating resupply Inspecting equipment and personnel Issuing or passage of warning orders Stockpiling ammunition
Support from outside agencies may include	Armour Artillery Engineers Logistics Medical Rotary and fixed wing aircraft
Tasks may include	Conducting half platoon strength operations Coordinating fire support from external agencies Establishing control measures Leading the platoon in the absence of the platoon commander Security operations Sighting and coordinating defensive measures in the new position during a withdrawal Supporting sub-unit command post activities
Administration may include	Conducting battlefield clearances Coordinating casualty evacuation Coordinating resupply and redistribution of water, ammunition and rations Coordinating the removal of unwanted material from the defensive position Distributing maintenance items and new equipment Monitoring morale and discipline Processing prisoners of war and other detainees