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

DEFCMM006 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Support the operation of a communications and information system facility

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFCMM006 - Support the operation of a communications and information system facility
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to deploy, operate and maintain communications facilities in an Area of Operations (AO).This unit was developed for those working in a Defence deployed environment but may be relevant to others who work in this field.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work independently and as part of a team, under direct and/or indirect supervision. They would use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs while performing specific tasks. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Communications
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 deployment
  • Set up allocated equipment prior to deployment.
  • Pack allocated equipment and stores.
  • Check unit and personal equipment.
       
Element: Deploy
  • Establish facilities in the area of operations.
  • Redeploy equipment and/or personnel.
       
Element: Conduct operations
  • Conduct daily routine.
  • Maintain communications facilities.
       
Element: Maintain operability
  • Conduct non-technical inspections and cleaning of equipment.
  • Replenish consumable stores.
  • Safeguard equipment and stores against damage or loss.
       
Element: Prepare for deployment
  • Set up allocated equipment prior to deployment.
  • Pack allocated equipment and stores.
  • Check unit and personal equipment.
  • Establish facilities in the area of operations.
  • Redeploy equipment and/or personnel.
       
Element: Conduct operations
  • Conduct daily routine.
  • Maintain communications facilities.
       
Element: Maintain operability
  • Conduct non-technical inspections and cleaning of equipment.
  • Replenish consumable stores.
  • Safeguard equipment and stores against damage or loss.
       


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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Prepare for deployment

1.1 Set up allocated equipment prior to deployment.

1.2 Pack allocated equipment and stores.

1.3 Check unit and personal equipment.

2. Deploy

2.1 Establish facilities in the area of operations.

2.2 Redeploy equipment and/or personnel.

3. Conduct operations

3.1 Conduct daily routine.

3.2 Maintain communications facilities.

4. Maintain operability

4.1 Conduct non-technical inspections and cleaning of equipment.

4.2 Replenish consumable stores.

4.3 Safeguard equipment and stores against damage or loss.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

operating equipment required for specific trade

using trade specific skills including: cable and line laying, siting and constructing antenna systems

maintaining communications facilities for the duration of an operation

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

basic communication procedures

deployment drills

relevant communications equipment

personal and area defence applicable to the AO

resupply (i.e. operations and maintenance demands)

trade specific areas/issues

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:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Prepare for deployment

1.1 Set up allocated equipment prior to deployment.

1.2 Pack allocated equipment and stores.

1.3 Check unit and personal equipment.

2. Deploy

2.1 Establish facilities in the area of operations.

2.2 Redeploy equipment and/or personnel.

3. Conduct operations

3.1 Conduct daily routine.

3.2 Maintain communications facilities.

4. Maintain operability

4.1 Conduct non-technical inspections and cleaning of equipment.

4.2 Replenish consumable stores.

4.3 Safeguard equipment and stores against damage or loss.

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
Set up allocated equipment prior to deployment. 
Pack allocated equipment and stores. 
Check unit and personal equipment. 
Establish facilities in the area of operations. 
Redeploy equipment and/or personnel. 
Conduct daily routine. 
Maintain communications facilities. 
Conduct non-technical inspections and cleaning of equipment. 
Replenish consumable stores. 
Safeguard equipment and stores against damage or loss. 
Set up allocated equipment prior to deployment. 
Pack allocated equipment and stores. 
Check unit and personal equipment. 
Establish facilities in the area of operations. 
Redeploy equipment and/or personnel. 
Conduct daily routine. 
Maintain communications facilities. 
Conduct non-technical inspections and cleaning of equipment. 
Replenish consumable stores. 
Safeguard equipment and stores against damage or loss. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

DEFCMM006 - Support the operation of a communications and information system facility
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Assessment Record Sheet

DEFCMM006 - Support the operation of a communications and information system facility

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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