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

DEFCA105 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate and maintain armoured vehicle weapon systems

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFCA105 - Operate and maintain armoured vehicle weapon systems
Description This unit covers the competency required to operate armoured vehicle direct fire weapon systems to effectively produce fire.Direct fire weapon systems are integral to, and operated in conjunction with, armoured vehicles. People who undertake this work will be part of an armoured vehicle crew.Direct fire is primarily used during conventional operations to establish fire supremacy in order to destroy the enemy’s will to operate. It can also be applied in accordance with the Rules of Engagement during security operations.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. In a Defence context, this means that there is no civilian need to hold this unit in order to meet licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit was developed for combat arms soldiers working within an operational zone in Defence. Typically these individuals must demonstrate the ability to work as individuals and as part of an armoured vehicle crew under direct and/or indirect supervision, use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs.All activities are carried out in accordance with relevant organisational policies and procedures.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
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 weapon systems for operations
  • Armoured vehicle direct fire weapon systems are prepared for the conduct of operations in accordance with orders.
  • Inservice ammunition is identified.
  • Work health and safety (WHS) requirements and recognised safety precautions, including those contained in Australian Defence Force procedures, are applied throughout the operation appropriately to the operational environment and context.
       
Element: Operate armoured vehicle weapon systems
  • Equipment is operated to support weapon functions.
  • Weapon drills are conducted.
  • Targets are identified, acquired and engaged in accordance with fire control orders.
  • Effective fire is applied in accordance with operational requirements.
       
Element: Maintain armoured vehicle weapon systems
  • Weapon systems are cleaned in accordance with operational requirements.
  • Weapon systems are maintained in accordance with operational requirements.
  • Documentation is completed.
       


Evidence Required

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to apply effective fire in an operational environment through the application of fire discipline in a live fire environment; to react instinctively to fire orders; to work as an effective member of the crew; and to operate the system without a breach of safety procedures.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated in a range of operations or in simulated operational environments that must include at least one live fire activity.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in an operational or simulated operational environment. The simulation should replicate the operational environment. The individual must be assessed as part of a crew.

Specific resources for assessment

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

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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

Required Skills

apply operational safety

apply relevant WHS requirements

carry out weapon drills

conduct equipment maintenance

identify regional armoured fighting vehicles and aircraft

respond to fire control orders

select and prepare ammunition

use communication systems

use equipment/instruments

Required Knowledge

armoured fighting vehicle weapons drills and procedures

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

equipment

characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of relevant armoured fighting vehicle weapon systems

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

fire control orders and fire discipline

WHS requirements

regional armoured fighting vehicles and aircraft recognition reporting requirements and procedures associated with the operation of equipment

safety precautions associated with the equipment

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.

Armoured vehicle may include:

all current inservice equipment:

main battle tank family of

light wheeled armoured family of vehicles

light tracked armoured family of vehicles

Operations may include:

defensive

offensive

security

Orders may include:

warning orders

quick orders

deliberate orders

fire orders

and may be:

formal or informal

written, verbal or transmitted electronically

Ammunition is identified by:

colour

hazard band

labelling

lot/batch numbers

markings

nomenclature

packaging

type e.g. high explosive antitank (HEAT), high explosive squash head (HESH), armour piercing discarding sabot (APDS)

Equipment may include:

ancillary equipment e.g. gun clinometer, traverse indicator

firing controls

gun controls

sighting and laying equipment

Weapon drills may include:

action

boresight and sight alignment

check guns

clear gun

engagement

fire the gun

fixed line firing

handling

jammed cartridge

load and unload

make safe

misfire

replenish

stoppage

Fire control orders may include:

direct fire orders

semi indirect fire orders

indirect fire orders

Maintaining weapons systems may include:

first and last parade procedures

non-technical inspection

pre fire checks

servicing

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Armoured vehicle direct fire weapon systems are prepared for the conduct of operations in accordance with orders. 
Inservice ammunition is identified. 
Work health and safety (WHS) requirements and recognised safety precautions, including those contained in Australian Defence Force procedures, are applied throughout the operation appropriately to the operational environment and context. 
Equipment is operated to support weapon functions. 
Weapon drills are conducted. 
Targets are identified, acquired and engaged in accordance with fire control orders. 
Effective fire is applied in accordance with operational requirements. 
Weapon systems are cleaned in accordance with operational requirements. 
Weapon systems are maintained in accordance with operational requirements. 
Documentation is completed. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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