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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

accurately analyse and validate tactical information

accurately identify and respond to degradation in sensor display

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

manage own tasks within timeframes

operate sensor display settings accurately based on tasking and required function

Required Knowledge

IFF system operation and settings

operational data relevant to required function

organisational policies and procedures

procedure for sensor index error checks

requirements of a tactical display over the range of functions

roles and responsibilities of other sensor operators

selection criteria for sensor range scale

sensor alarms and meaning

tactical information relevant to required function

theory of radar

theory of sonar

types of sensor degradation and effect on sensor

Evidence Required

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

apply settings to sensor display in accordance with the requirements of the intended function

optimise and monitor a sensor display

accurately recognise and respond to sensor degradation

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

sensor display 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

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.
Function may include	Action picture supervisor Air picture supervisor Anti submarine/anti surface air controller Sonar operator Surface operator Track supervisor
Organisational policies and procedures may include	Instructions Operating manuals Orders Relevant Australian Standards Relevant Commonwealth Acts Relevant Maritime Laws Security policy and procedure Standard Operating Procedures
Tactical information may include	Contact of interest Critical contacts of interest Land tracks Navigation plan Operational areas Sub-surface tracks Surface tracks
Operational data may include	Air lanes Combat air patrol stations Cryptographic information Data link information Exercise area data Handover gates Local notice to mariners Reference points R/V information Sensor tracking sectors
Other sources may include	Electronic messaging Signals Visual observations Voice messages
Sensor may include	Radar Sonar
Sensor video may include	Processed Raw Synthetic
Degradation may include	Electronic attack Environmental factors Mutual interference Systems defects
Sensor alarms may include	Screen text alerts Warning bells