Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
DEFCA417B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Destroy targets using a direct fire guided weapon system
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | DEFCA417B - Destroy targets using a direct fire guided weapon system |
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Description | This unit covers the competency required to safely handle, aim, fire, and maintain direct fire guided weapon systems, which may include Dragon, Javelin, Milan, and TOW, designed to destroy targets.The weapon is designed to be carried by a person.An individual would normally operate the weapon in a team environment under supervision. The operator must be thoroughly familiar with characteristics and capabilities of the guided weapon system and competent in the application of fire in an operational or simulated operational environment.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 direct fire guided weapon systems designed to destroy targets in a deployed operational environment but is applicable to any individual in this field of work.The individual will usually operate under 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: Handle a direct fire guided weapon system |
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Element: Fire with a direct fire guided weapon system |
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Element: Maintain and stow a direct fire guided weapon system |
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