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

DEFCA429 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Undertake defensive actions

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFCA429 - Undertake defensive actions
Description This unit covers the competency required to operate as a team member during the conduct of defensive actions in the Australian Defence Force (ADF).For the purpose of this unit of competency, a team is defined as a group of up to approximately 30 personnel (for infantry this would be a section or platoon).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 deploy in an operational environment, but is applicable to any individual in this field of work.Typically operators work independently and as part of 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 for defensive actions
  • Defensive action orders are received and clarified where required.
  • Battle procedure is conducted.
  • Appropriate personal and task specific equipment is selected and fitted as directed and/or required by the operational environment.
       
Element: Conduct defensive actions
  • Defensive position is occupied as ordered.
  • Defences are constructed as ordered in accordance with standard procedures.
  • Defensive routine is conducted as ordered in accordance with standard procedures.
  • Drills and routines are conducted in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures.
  • Withdrawal from the defensive position is conducted as ordered.
       
Element: Finalise defensive action activities
  • Post operation activities are conducted in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures.
  • Post action administration is conducted in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures.
       


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 work as part of a team by day and night in a simulated operational environment that replicates the extremes and stress of a threat environment.

Assessment must also confirm the ability to construct the following defences:

shell scrapes

weapon pits

obstacles

fire lanes

weapon stakes

Assessment must also confirm the ability to adhere to all defensive routines as detailed in the Range Statement.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time and in a range of contexts that could be expected in the workplace.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in a simulated operational threat environment. The person should be exposed to the extremes of the operational environment under physical and mental stress. The context of assessment would usually be simulated due to the nature of this highrisk environment.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to a team; a simulated operational environment that replicates the extremes and stress of a threat environment; a rifle and ammunition; and a variety of equipment as listed in the Range Statement.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required Skills

apply battlecraft aggressively

apply navigation techniques

apply operational safety

apply recognised safety precautions

assimilate orders

handle weapons safely in an operational environment

interpret fire control orders

work in a team

Required Knowledge

battlecraft

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

cultural awareness

fire control orders

navigation techniques

WHS requirements

orders for open fire

recognised safety precautions

team work

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.

Defensive actions may include:

area defence

delaying defence

mobile defence

withdrawal

Battle procedures may include:

cleaning weapons

conducting rehearsals

receiving confirmatory orders

removing nonessential items

test firing weapons

testing or checking equipment, which may include:

ammunition

load carrying equipment

personal protective equipment

day and night vision equipment

infrared lights

rations

task specific equipment

specialist equipment early warning devices

communication equipment

Defences may include:

bunkers

early warning

fire lanes

hardening of facilities

illumination plan

obstacles

reinforcement of buildings

shell scrapes

weapon pits

weapon stakes

Standard procedures may include:

Australian Standards

defence instructions

doctrinal pamphlets

job guides, other publications

manufacturers’ handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions

work health and safety (WHS) regulations

organisational policies and procedures

procedure manuals

reengagement procedures

relevant local government bylaws

relevant state/territory or federal legislation

routine orders

standing operating procedures

standing orders

written and verbal orders

Defensive routine must include:

applying weapon readiness states

camouflage maintenance

clearing patrols

maintaining communications between individual/groups

maintaining hygiene plan

maintaining obstacles

monitoring surveillance devices

observing arcs

range cards

rehearsals

searching ground

stand to/down

standing patrols

track discipline

using the ground

Drills and routines may include:

counter attack procedure

counter penetration drill

marryup procedures

relief in place

withdrawal

Post operation activities may include:

confirming weapon state

handover evacuees

handover non combatants

handover prisoners of war

participating in debriefs

preparing for subsequent operations

psychological debrief

Post action administration may include:

assisting with resupply and redistribution

completing all documentation

equipment cleaning

maintenance of personal hygiene

returning specialist equipment

weapon cleaning

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
Defensive action orders are received and clarified where required. 
Battle procedure is conducted. 
Appropriate personal and task specific equipment is selected and fitted as directed and/or required by the operational environment. 
Defensive position is occupied as ordered. 
Defences are constructed as ordered in accordance with standard procedures. 
Defensive routine is conducted as ordered in accordance with standard procedures. 
Drills and routines are conducted in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures. 
Withdrawal from the defensive position is conducted as ordered. 
Post operation activities are conducted in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures. 
Post action administration is conducted in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures. 

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