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

DEFCA315B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Supervise engineering operations

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFCA315B - Supervise engineering operations
Description This unit covers the competency required to command, lead and manage engineering personnel of up to a sub-unit size (about 130) 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 individuals to be incisive in a fluid and demanding environment, to act independently, and to lead by example.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 competency was developed for land engineering personnel required to deploy in an operational environment, but is applicable to any individual in this field of work.Typically supervisors work independently and lead a team 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 and plan for engineering operations
  • Competence of subordinates is confirmed and maintained in accordance with standard procedures.
  • Personnel administration is maintained in accordance with standard procedures.
  • Orders are received and clarified as necessary to determine commander's intent.
  • Constraints and risks relevant to the task are determined and managed in accordance with standard procedures.
  • Appropriate resources for the task are assembled, and any shortfalls that limit capability are reported to the chain of command.
  • Work health and safety (WHS) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation in accordance with standard procedures.
  • Planning decisions are made based on a logical process to solve operational problems.
  • Battle procedures are conducted in accordance with standard procedures.
       
Element: Conduct engineering operations
  • Orders are prepared and delivered in accordance with standard procedures.
  • Subordinates are directed and supervised in accordance with organisational requirements.
  • Liaison is conducted in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures.
  • Support from outsideagencies is organised and directed.
       
Element: Finalise engineering operations
  • Debriefs are conducted in accordance with standard procedures.
  • Post activity analysis is conducted and subsequent recommendations are made in accordance with standard procedures.
  • Equipment, stores and ammunition are reconditioned, replaced or returned as applicable.
  • Documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures.
  • Subordinates' health and well-being is monitored and any anomalies are referred or fixed.
       


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 supervise a range of missions such as:

General construction of pre-designed timber structures, sandbag walls, obstacles, expedient structures and field defences using the following techniques:

construction design and plans

excavation

revetment

basic carpentry

concreting

The construction process must include the design and use of field machines (field machines may include devices such as slings, gyns, derricks and sheers to construct the mechanical advantage necessary to lift and move the load) to move a load of at least three tonne.

Search of:

an occupied building

an unoccupied building

a vehicle (may include aircraft, boat, truck, train etc)

route (road)

area

and involving liaison with a higher authority (search advisor, cordon commander, police, explosive ordnance disposal, etc.)

Offensive, defensive and security tasks (such as patrolling, attacking or withdrawing) involving:

navigation (day, night, vehicle, foot)

tracking and patrolling

employment of unit weapon systems:

individual weapons

crew served weapons

direct fire support weapons

communications

living in the field

The individual should be exposed to the extremes of the operational environment where a person is under physical and mental stress.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time and across a range of simulated or actual workplace situations that allows for the performance of a range of general construction, search and operational tasks under various field conditions.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to a group of up to 30 engineers, including weapons, equipment and appropriate operating areas.

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

combat engineer skills

develop instructions from given orders

draw simple construction plans

navigate by day and night, vehicle and foot

operate Global Positioning System (GPS)

operate weapons

simple levelling for construction tasks

supervise subordinates

use computers

write reports

Required Knowledge

civil and general construction occupational competencies and related equipment. Such as:

work in confined space and heights

traffic control

road repairs and culverting

civil construction and design methods

employment of plant and operators

employment of civil trades

combat communications

combat engineer skill sets and equipment including:

engineering information and intelligence

engineering technical reconnaissance

field construction

field defences and obstacles

water purification and analysis

timber felling and milling

high-risk search

chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN):

personal decontamination station/equipment decontamination station

CBRN survey

counter surveillance and deception

mine warfare/booby traps

demolitions/destruction of malfunctioned explosive ordnance

blast effects

target hardening

battle area clearance

bridging - wet, dry, non-equipment

watercraft

deployment of engineer equipment and personnel:

convoy orders

occupation and defence of a unit position

deployment planning data sheet (DPDS)

combat skills including:

weapons (individual, crew served and direct fire support weapon systems)

tactical reconnaissance

navigation

track and patrolling

tactical deployment

command and control

emergency response engineering

engineering specialist skills including:

army working diver

engineer driving

plant operations

quarrying operations

timber milling operations

explosive ordnance disposal operations

explosive detection dog team employment

geometric engineering including:

survey

terrain analysis

geospatial information systems

product support

legal responsibilities

relevant legislation and procedures in relation to environmental requirements and Rules of Engagement

relevant WHS regulations/requirements, equipment, material and personal safety requirements

risk assessment techniques

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

job guides, pamphlets and other publications

manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions

WHS regulations

organisational policies and procedures

procedure manuals

relevant local government by-laws

relevant state/territory or federal legislation or regulations

routine orders

standing operating procedures

standing orders

written and verbal orders

Personnel administration may include:

career management

counselling

discipline

pay

welfare

Constraints may include:

environmental conditions

experience of subordinates

health

morale

operational tempo

resources

terrain

training short falls

troops to task

welfare

Risks may include:

loss of equipment

loss of personnel

threats injury

Logical process may include:

engineer battlefield assessment

individual military appreciation process

Battle procedures may include:

concurrent activity

rehearsals

thorough reconnaissance

warning orders

Support from outside agencies may include:

armour

artillery

engineers

logistics

medical

rotary and fixed wing aircraft

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
Competence of subordinates is confirmed and maintained in accordance with standard procedures. 
Personnel administration is maintained in accordance with standard procedures. 
Orders are received and clarified as necessary to determine commander's intent. 
Constraints and risks relevant to the task are determined and managed in accordance with standard procedures. 
Appropriate resources for the task are assembled, and any shortfalls that limit capability are reported to the chain of command. 
Work health and safety (WHS) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation in accordance with standard procedures. 
Planning decisions are made based on a logical process to solve operational problems. 
Battle procedures are conducted in accordance with standard procedures. 
Orders are prepared and delivered in accordance with standard procedures. 
Subordinates are directed and supervised in accordance with organisational requirements. 
Liaison is conducted in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures. 
Support from outsideagencies is organised and directed. 
Debriefs are conducted in accordance with standard procedures. 
Post activity analysis is conducted and subsequent recommendations are made in accordance with standard procedures. 
Equipment, stores and ammunition are reconditioned, replaced or returned as applicable. 
Documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures. 
Subordinates' health and well-being is monitored and any anomalies are referred or fixed. 

Forms

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