DEFCA103B - Supervise an armoured fighting vehicle and crew Competency Mapping Template

Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

DEFCA103B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Supervise an armoured fighting vehicle and crew

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024

Qualification	-	Unit of Competency	DEFCA103B - Supervise an armoured fighting vehicle and crew
Description	This unit covers the competency required to command, lead and manage an armoured fighting vehicle (AFV) and its crew on operations.Command is the authority a commander in the military service lawfully exercises over subordinates by virtue of rank or assignment.This unit also includes the skills and knowledge required to lead and manage under extreme conditions in a high-risk environment. It therefore requires supervisors to be incisive in a fluid and demanding environment, to act independently, and to lead by example.
Employability Skills	This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application	The application of this unit in the workplace - the environments, complexities and situations involved - will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.This text will be useful for the purposes of job descriptions, recruitment advice or job analysis; where possible, it will not be too job specific to allow other industries to import it into other Training Packages, where feasible.
Duration and Setting	X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites	Prerequisite Unit/sDEFCA102B Operate and maintain armoured fighting vehicle weapon systems
Competency Field

Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners		Student Learning Resources	Handouts Activities	Slides PPT	Assessment 1	Assessment 2	Assessment 3	Assessment 4
Elements of Competency	Performance Criteria
Element: Prepare the armoured fighting vehicle for operation	Crew competence is assessed and maintained in accordance with standard procedures Crew are prepared in accordance with standard procedures Crew personnel administration is managed in accordance with standard procedures Requirement to supervise the crew of an armoured fighting vehicle, its weapons, and ancillary equipment, is received from orders and standard procedures, and is understood and accepted Vehicle is checked for serviceability and prepared for operations in accordance with standard procedures Constraints and risks relevant to the task are determined and managed in accordance with standard procedures Identification, handling and preparation of in-service ammunition is supervised in accordance with standard procedures Resources required for the performance of the task are determined in accordance with standard procedures Identified problems/shortfalls are reported to supervisor in accordance with standard procedures Deployment of the armoured fighting vehicle into areas of operations is supervised in accordance with standard procedures
Element: Supervise and command the operation of the armoured fighting vehicle	Individual decision making process is conducted in accordance with standard procedures Orders are prepared and delivered to crew in accordance with standard procedures Battle procedure is coordinated and conducted in accordance with standard procedures Liaison is conducted in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures Armoured fighting vehicle is employed in accordance with tasks as directed When required, AFV is driven at a basic level in accordance with standing orders for vehicle operations Crew tasks are supervised in accordance with standard procedures Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements and recognised safety precautions including those contained in Australian Defence Force procedures, are applied throughout the operation in accordance with standard procedures Vehicle tactical operating techniques are applied in accordance with orders and standard procedures Operation of the vehicle communications systems is supervised in accordance with standard procedures Minor incidents are dealt with Major incidents beyond the supervisor's level of authority or competence to deal with are reported to managers and action is taken as directed
Element: Supervise the completion of armoured fighting vehicle tasks	Documentation including reports and returns are completed and maintained in accordance with standard procedures Maintenance is supervised and conducted in accordance with standard procedures Debriefing is conducted as appropriate in accordance with standard procedures

Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to apply the authority and responsibility for effective supervision using available resources and for planning the employment of, organising, directing, coordinating and controlling the crew in the accomplishment of assigned tasks; to work within own authority and commander's intent; to display leadership; to supervise and command within an offensive and defensive operation.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time and observed in a range of environments. This may be in an operational or simulated operational setting.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the context of commanding an armoured fighting vehicle crew and should replicate the requirements described in the Range Statement in this Unit of Competency. The context of assessment would usually be simulated due to the nature of this high-risk environment.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to a simulated or actual operational environment, an armoured vehicle, its crew, weapons, equipment and ammunition.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title] Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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

Required Skills

allocate appropriate materials and personnel to the task

direct, brief, coordinate and monitor personnel

interpret orders, instructions and directions

operate armoured fighting vehicle weapon systems and ancillary equipment

provide reports and appropriate documentation

Required Knowledge

armoured tactics and standing operating procedures

characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of relevant:

ammunition

communications equipment

drive trains and sub systems

specialist equipment

weapons

command and control procedures

OH&S requirements

procedures and requirements in the performance of the task

reporting requirements and procedures

resource allocation processes

safety precautions associated with the task

vehicle documentation and record compilation


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 Briefs Doctrinal pamphlet Duty statements Legislative requirements 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 Orders Standing Operating Procedures Technical and tactical procedures Written or verbal orders
Armoured fighting vehicle may include	All current in-service equipment: main battle tank family of vehicles (MBT FOV) Australian light armoured vehicle family of vehicles (ASLAV FOV) armoured personnel carrier family of vehicles (APC FOV)
Armoured fighting weapons may include	Machine gun MG3 N/AA .50 cal M2 HB MG .30 cal MG L3A3/4 MAG 58 MG MBSGD 12.7 QCB MG Gun 105 mm TK L7A3 25 mm Bushmaster
Ancillary equipment may include	Binoculars Generators Global positioning system Night fighting equipment Surveillance equipment
Orders may include	Warning Orders Quick Orders Deliberate Orders Fire Orders And may be: formal or informal written, verbal or transmitted electronically
Serviceability checks may include	Ancillary equipment Basic maintenance and fault finding Communication checks Functionality of key operating components Vehicle servicing Weapon systems operation
Vehicle preparation may include	Battle preparation Camouflage Equipment stowage Preparation for air transportation Preparation for land transportation Preparation for sea transportation Preparation for water operations
Operations may include	Defensive Offensive Operations other than war Security
Constraints may include	Crew safety Environmental conditions Experience Health Morale Operational tempo and conditions Resources Terrain Time Training short falls Troops to task Welfare
Risk is	The potential for injury or loss The potential for a hazardous event or hostile action to occur A combination of consequence, exposure and probability/likelihood of a specified hazardous event or hostile action
Ammunition may include	All current in-service ammunition: 5.56 mm 7.62 mm 9 mm .50 cal/12.7 mm .30 cal 25 mm 40 mm 66 mm 76 mm grenades 84 mm 105 mm F1 grenade And can be identified by: colour hazard band labelling lot/batch numbers markings nomenclature packaging type
Resources required may include	Ammunition Any allocated support Materials Terrain Time Vehicle Weapons
Deployment may include	Movement into the area of operations by air, land or sea
Battle procedure includes	Concurrent activity Early warning Efficient use of time Military appreciation process Rehearsals Warning orders
Driving an AFV at a basic level includes	In first gear In reverse gear
Tasks may include	Implementing orders and directions Deploying the AFV, using: navigation site and selection of vehicle position battlecraft fieldcraft Application of fire through: weapon handling selection of weapon system selection of engagement technique selection of ammunition terminal effects Maintaining communications Operating armoured ancillary equipment
Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements and recognised safety precautions may be	Applied appropriately to the operational environment and context
Tactical operating techniques may include	Adoption of fire positions Individual vehicle craft Methods of movement Surveillance and counter surveillance techniques
Vehicle communication systems may include	Associated communication accessories Battlefield command support system Cypher equipment HF installation Remote and line equipment UHF installation VHF installation Vehicle intercommunication system
Equipment maintenance may include	Ancillary equipment Maintenance of the armoured fighting vehicle and its sub systems Non technical inspection Servicing
Debriefing may include	Formal Informal Written, personal or transmitted electronically

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Crew competence is assessed and maintained in accordance with standard procedures
Crew are prepared in accordance with standard procedures
Crew personnel administration is managed in accordance with standard procedures
Requirement to supervise the crew of an armoured fighting vehicle, its weapons, and ancillary equipment, is received from orders and standard procedures, and is understood and accepted
Vehicle is checked for serviceability and prepared for operations in accordance with standard procedures
Constraints and risks relevant to the task are determined and managed in accordance with standard procedures
Identification, handling and preparation of in-service ammunition is supervised in accordance with standard procedures
Resources required for the performance of the task are determined in accordance with standard procedures
Identified problems/shortfalls are reported to supervisor in accordance with standard procedures
Deployment of the armoured fighting vehicle into areas of operations is supervised in accordance with standard procedures
Individual decision making process is conducted in accordance with standard procedures
Orders are prepared and delivered to crew in accordance with standard procedures
Battle procedure is coordinated and conducted in accordance with standard procedures
Liaison is conducted in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures
Armoured fighting vehicle is employed in accordance with tasks as directed
When required, AFV is driven at a basic level in accordance with standing orders for vehicle operations
Crew tasks are supervised in accordance with standard procedures
Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements and recognised safety precautions including those contained in Australian Defence Force procedures, are applied throughout the operation in accordance with standard procedures
Vehicle tactical operating techniques are applied in accordance with orders and standard procedures
Operation of the vehicle communications systems is supervised in accordance with standard procedures
Minor incidents are dealt with
Major incidents beyond the supervisor's level of authority or competence to deal with are reported to managers and action is taken as directed
Documentation including reports and returns are completed and maintained in accordance with standard procedures
Maintenance is supervised and conducted in accordance with standard procedures
Debriefing is conducted as appropriate in accordance with standard procedures

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

DEFCA103B - Supervise an armoured fighting vehicle and crew

Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

Student ID:

I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

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Result: Competent Not yet competent

Feedback to student

Assessor name:

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Date:

Assessment Record Sheet

DEFCA103B - Supervise an armoured fighting vehicle and crew

Student name:

Student ID:

Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Feedback to student:

Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

DEFCA103B Mapping and Delivery Guide Supervise an armoured fighting vehicle and crew

Version 1.0 Issue Date: April 2024

Evidence Required

Submission Requirements

Assessment Tasks

Observation Checklist

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

DEFCA103B - Supervise an armoured fighting vehicle and crew

Assessment task 1: [title]

Assessment Record Sheet

DEFCA103B - Supervise an armoured fighting vehicle and crew

DEFCA103B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Supervise an armoured fighting vehicle and crew

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024