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Elements and Performance Criteria

Camouflage and conceal a vehicle to counter observation, surveillance and detection from threats to security
Apply tactical deployment drills and contingency actions when driving a vehicle in an environment of threat

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

prepare a vehicle for operational driving

drive a vehicle under operational conditions

follow instructionsdirectives and verbally report information

participate in team

encourage other team members

use a variety of verbal and nonverbal communication techniques including language style active listening

read and implement written or verbal orders and procedures

Required Knowledge

tactical deployment procedures including convoy driving procedures and actions at a halt and occupation of a hide or administrative position

threats to vehicle security observation and detection

contingency actions

team work principles and strategies

techniques for supporting others

composition of teams and roles and responsibilities of team members

verbal and nonverbal communication techniques including hand signals language style active listening

Evidence Required

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to reduce vulnerability through preparation of the vehicle the use of camouflage and concealment and the application of contingency actions that minimise risk

It is essential that if faced with a threat the driver is capable of carrying out contingency actions to prevent or minimise damage to the person the vehicle and the load both when travelling alone and in convoy with other vehicles

Assessment must also confirm the application of countersurveillance doctrine and procedures and the employment of operational driving techniques in driving both a light and medium vehicle carrying both general cargo and personnel in a simulated operational environment

It is essential that competence is demonstrated in

selection of halt and hide positions that make best use of the natural terrain and vegetation and provide maximum concealment

occupation of halt and hide positions optimising the position of the vehicle and the timely application and erection of camouflage

procedures for camouflaging a vehicle including use of natural vegetation and artificial aids such as camouflage nets and support sets that allow emergency redeployment of the vehicle without entanglement

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated as part of a broader assessment activity involving the tactical deployment of drivers and vehicles over an extended period Performance will need to demonstrate reacting to a range of threats and carrying out contingency actions on a number of occasions

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed carrying both general cargo and personnel While assessment will normally be conducted as a team activity involving a number of vehicles and drivers evidence of individual performance should be gathered on operational driving the tactical deployment of vehicles the use of camouflage to prevent observation and detection and the employment of contingency actions such as counter ambush and counter air attack Most assessment tasks require the cooperation and assistance of other team members therefore the ability to work as part of a team should be included in the overall assessment

Assessment should be sequential from the actions of the individual on the receipt of instructions for movement through to the employment of contingency actions Given that most of this unit of competency is based on the application of drills and procedures the assessment will be conducted primarily through the observation of practical skills Errors detected in performance can be used to prompt a more detailed examination of a particular knowledge or skill and verbal andor a written questioning of underpinning knowledge may complement practical assessments

Specific resources for assessment

Access to a suitable training and assessment area to simulate operational conditions

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.
Vehicles may include	All wheeled road transport vehicles (in Defence this equates to B class vehicles)
Work environment includes all operational road transport situations include	Operations conducted during the day or night including under illumination and reduced lighting Work conducted in exposed conditions A variety of road, terrain, weather and vegetation conditions including off-road A range of threatening situations
Threats may include	Mines and booby traps (command detonated and pressure release) Indirect attack from the air by aircraft and artillery Direct attack from ground based weapons Thrown projectiles and visibility retardants Puncturing and disabling devices such as spikes
Specialist equipment may include	Night fighting equipment Weapons Communications equipment Camouflage nets Camouflage support sets Vehicle skirts and shrouds
Vehicle preparation may include	Start up checks of vehicle operation Checking standard vehicle accessories and equipment Fitting specialist equipment such as night fighting equipment and camouflage nets Removing unnecessary seating Hardening floors Mounting weapons Removal of roofing Installation of wire mesh and screens to repel projectiles Removal of extraneous equipment e.g. tailgate Covering/blackout painting of reflective areas Fitting shrouds and skirts Reporting deficiencies to the supervisor and taking remedial action
Standard procedures include	Written and verbal orders, convoy orders and instructions Standing orders, routine orders, procedures manuals, doctrine pamphlets, job instructions Guides and other publications Defence Road Transport Instructions, Driver's Handbook, vehicle user's handbook Procedures prescribed for the vehicle by the relevant state/territory road traffic authority and parent Defence unit/formation
Observation, surveillance and detection methods may include	Visual Thermal Acoustic Vibration Electronic
Natural and artificial resources that may be used to conceal the vehicle may include	Vegetation Terrain Buildings and other manufactured structures Camouflage nets and support sets
Convoy instructions may include	Vehicle speeds Vehicle spacing Light restrictions Synchronous start up and shut down procedures Long and short halt procedures Action on enemy contact
Tactical deployment may include	Individual movement of vehicles along roads and tracks Convoy driving Individual and collective occupation of defensive positions, harbours, hides and administrative support areas
Vehicle contingency action may include	Counter-ambush drills Counter-mine drills Counter-air attack drills Counter-obstacle drills