Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
DEFCA412B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate a mortar
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | DEFCA412B - Operate a mortar |
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Description | This unit covers the competency required to operate a mortar, including the 81mm mortar, in the Australian Defence Force (ADF). 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 combat arms personnel required to operate mortar equipment in a deployed operational environment but is applicable to any individual in this field of work.The individual will be under direct supervision, usually as part of a team and will usually operate under direct Orders for Opening Fire and in accordance with the Rules of Engagement.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. |
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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 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Position the weapon |
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Element: Aim the weapon |
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Element: Fire the mortar |
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Element: Maintain and stow the mortar |
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