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

DEFMIL025 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate Defence communications equipment

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFMIL025 - Operate Defence communications equipment
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to select, set up, inspect, operate and maintain communications equipment prior to deployment and once in location. The unit also covers the ability to manage contingencies such as lost communications, jamming and interference, and implementing the necessary protocols to maintain or re-establish communications. The individual will also be responsible for establishing and maintaining communications. Compliance with radio telephone procedure, including authentication procedures, is an essential part of this unit. This unit was developed for those working as combat arms personnel required to operate communications equipment in a deployed operational environment but is applicable to any individual in this field of work.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 in a broad range of unpredictable contexts.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this 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 Military Skills
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: Use communications systems and equipment
  • Select, inspect and test communication equipment appropriate to the task and report faults.
  • Set up and operate communication equipment using authorised radio telephone procedure.
  • Utilise communication systems to facilitate the transmission and reception of voice and data.
  • Acknowledge contact, confirm communication and take action as required.
  • Manage communication faults and deficiencies and utilise alternative communication strategies when required.
  • Process and record communications.
       
Element: Maintain communications equipment
  • Apply fault finding techniques and conduct basic maintenance and routine servicing.
  • Identify faulty equipment, note for repair by completing documentation.
       
Element: Use communications systems and equipment
  • Select, inspect and test communication equipment appropriate to the task and report faults.
  • Set up and operate communication equipment using authorised radio telephone procedure.
  • Utilise communication systems to facilitate the transmission and reception of voice and data.
  • Acknowledge contact, confirm communication and take action as required.
  • Manage communication faults and deficiencies and utilise alternative communication strategies when required.
  • Process and record communications.
       
Element: Maintain communications equipment
  • Apply fault finding techniques and conduct basic maintenance and routine servicing.
  • Identify faulty equipment, note for repair by completing documentation.
       


Evidence Required

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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. Use communications systems and equipment

1.1 Select, inspect and test communication equipment appropriate to the task and report faults.

1.2 Set up and operate communication equipment using authorised radio telephone procedure.

1.3 Utilise communication systems to facilitate the transmission and reception of voice and data.

1.4 Acknowledge contact, confirm communication and take action as required.

1.5 Manage communication faults and deficiencies and utilise alternative communication strategies when required.

1.6 Process and record communications.

2. Maintain communications equipment

2.1 Apply fault finding techniques and conduct basic maintenance and routine servicing.

2.2 Identify faulty equipment, note for repair by completing documentation.

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.

identifying basic equipment faults

operating current radio equipment, including secure equipment

reporting communications faults and deficiencies

using radio telephone procedure, including codes

utilising communications systems

setting up and operating the current in-service, secure and insecure, communications equipment

utilising correct radio telephone procedure

maintaining communications using alternative strategies when contact is lost

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.

classified material handling procedures

communications protocols, policy and procedures relevant to the operation of communications equipment

composition of teams and roles and responsibility of team members

message formats

principles of teamwork and teams, aims and objectives

radiation hazard (RADHAZ) awareness

radio telephone procedure, including the use of codes

range of communications equipment and accessories available

security procedures


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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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. Use communications systems and equipment

1.1 Select, inspect and test communication equipment appropriate to the task and report faults.

1.2 Set up and operate communication equipment using authorised radio telephone procedure.

1.3 Utilise communication systems to facilitate the transmission and reception of voice and data.

1.4 Acknowledge contact, confirm communication and take action as required.

1.5 Manage communication faults and deficiencies and utilise alternative communication strategies when required.

1.6 Process and record communications.

2. Maintain communications equipment

2.1 Apply fault finding techniques and conduct basic maintenance and routine servicing.

2.2 Identify faulty equipment, note for repair by completing documentation.

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
Select, inspect and test communication equipment appropriate to the task and report faults. 
Set up and operate communication equipment using authorised radio telephone procedure. 
Utilise communication systems to facilitate the transmission and reception of voice and data. 
Acknowledge contact, confirm communication and take action as required. 
Manage communication faults and deficiencies and utilise alternative communication strategies when required. 
Process and record communications. 
Apply fault finding techniques and conduct basic maintenance and routine servicing. 
Identify faulty equipment, note for repair by completing documentation. 
Select, inspect and test communication equipment appropriate to the task and report faults. 
Set up and operate communication equipment using authorised radio telephone procedure. 
Utilise communication systems to facilitate the transmission and reception of voice and data. 
Acknowledge contact, confirm communication and take action as required. 
Manage communication faults and deficiencies and utilise alternative communication strategies when required. 
Process and record communications. 
Apply fault finding techniques and conduct basic maintenance and routine servicing. 
Identify faulty equipment, note for repair by completing documentation. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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