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

DEFMIL043 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Supervise an armoured vehicle and crew

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFMIL043 - Supervise an armoured vehicle and crew
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to command, lead and manage an armoured vehicle and its crew on operations under extreme conditions in a high risk environment. Command is the authority a commander in the military service lawfully exercises over subordinates by virtue of rank or assignment.This unit applies to combat arms soldiers working within an operational zone in Defence.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 as individuals and as part of an armoured vehicle crew, under direct and/or indirect supervision while supervising others. They would use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. They would perform complex tasks in a broad range of contexts that can be unpredictable.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 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: Prepare the armoured vehicle for operation
  • Assess and maintain crew competence.
  • Ensure crew is prepared.
  • Manage crew personnel administration.
  • Receive, interpret and accept requirement to supervise the crew, its weapons, and ancillary equipment.
  • Ensure vehicle is checked for serviceability and prepared for operations.
  • Determine and manage constraints and risks relevant to the task.
  • Supervise identification, handling and preparation of in service ammunition.
  • Determine resources required for the performance of the task.
  • Report identified problems/shortfalls to supervisor.
  • Supervise deployment of the armoured fighting vehicle into areas of operations.
       
Element: Supervise and command the operation of the armoured vehicle
  • Coordinate and conduct battle procedure.
  • Drive the vehicle at a basic level in accordance with standing orders for vehicle operations.
  • Supervise crew tasks when employing the vehicle.
  • Apply vehicle tactical operating techniques.
  • Supervise the operation of the vehicle communications systems.
  • Assess incidents, deal with minor incidents, report major ones to manager and take appropriate actions.
       
Element: Supervise the completion of armoured vehicle tasks
  • Complete and maintain documentation including reports and returns.
  • Supervise and ensure maintenance is conducted.
  • Debrief crew on completed operations.
       
Element: Prepare the armoured vehicle for operation
  • Assess and maintain crew competence.
  • Ensure crew is prepared.
  • Manage crew personnel administration.
  • Receive, interpret and accept requirement to supervise the crew, its weapons, and ancillary equipment.
  • Ensure vehicle is checked for serviceability and prepared for operations.
  • Determine and manage constraints and risks relevant to the task.
  • Supervise identification, handling and preparation of in service ammunition.
  • Determine resources required for the performance of the task.
  • Report identified problems/shortfalls to supervisor.
  • Supervise deployment of the armoured fighting vehicle into areas of operations.
       
Element: Supervise and command the operation of the armoured vehicle
  • Coordinate and conduct battle procedure.
  • Drive the vehicle at a basic level in accordance with standing orders for vehicle operations.
  • Supervise crew tasks when employing the vehicle.
  • Apply vehicle tactical operating techniques.
  • Supervise the operation of the vehicle communications systems.
  • Assess incidents, deal with minor incidents, report major ones to manager and take appropriate actions.
       
Element: Supervise the completion of armoured vehicle tasks
  • Complete and maintain documentation including reports and returns.
  • Supervise and ensure maintenance is conducted.
  • Debrief crew on completed operations.
       


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 the armoured vehicle for operation

1.1 Assess and maintain crew competence.

1.2 Ensure crew is prepared.

1.3 Manage crew personnel administration.

1.4 Receive, interpret and accept requirement to supervise the crew, its weapons, and ancillary equipment.

1.5 Ensure vehicle is checked for serviceability and prepared for operations.

1.6 Determine and manage constraints and risks relevant to the task.

1.7 Supervise identification, handling and preparation of in service ammunition.

1.8 Determine resources required for the performance of the task.

1.9 Report identified problems/shortfalls to supervisor.

1.10 Supervise deployment of the armoured fighting vehicle into areas of operations.

2. Supervise and command the operation of the armoured vehicle

2.1 Coordinate and conduct battle procedure.

2.2 Drive the vehicle at a basic level in accordance with standing orders for vehicle operations.

2.3 Supervise crew tasks when employing the vehicle.

2.4 Apply vehicle tactical operating techniques.

2.5 Supervise the operation of the vehicle communications systems.

2.6 Assess incidents, deal with minor incidents, report major ones to manager and take appropriate actions.

3. Supervise the completion of armoured vehicle tasks

3.1 Complete and maintain documentation including reports and returns.

3.2 Supervise and ensure maintenance is conducted.

3.3 Debrief crew on completed operations.

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 armoured fighting vehicle weapon systems and ancillary equipment

applying the authority and responsibility for effective supervision using available resources and for planning the employment of, organising, directing, coordinating and controlling the crew in the accomplishment of assigned tasks

liaising with staff and delivering orders

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.

armoured tactics and standing operating procedures

characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of relevant:

ammunition

communications equipment

drive trains and sub systems

specialist equipment

weapons

command and control procedures

WHS requirements

procedures and requirements in the performance of the task

reporting requirements and procedures

resource allocation processes

safety precautions associated with the task

vehicle documentation and record compilation


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:

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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 the armoured vehicle for operation

1.1 Assess and maintain crew competence.

1.2 Ensure crew is prepared.

1.3 Manage crew personnel administration.

1.4 Receive, interpret and accept requirement to supervise the crew, its weapons, and ancillary equipment.

1.5 Ensure vehicle is checked for serviceability and prepared for operations.

1.6 Determine and manage constraints and risks relevant to the task.

1.7 Supervise identification, handling and preparation of in service ammunition.

1.8 Determine resources required for the performance of the task.

1.9 Report identified problems/shortfalls to supervisor.

1.10 Supervise deployment of the armoured fighting vehicle into areas of operations.

2. Supervise and command the operation of the armoured vehicle

2.1 Coordinate and conduct battle procedure.

2.2 Drive the vehicle at a basic level in accordance with standing orders for vehicle operations.

2.3 Supervise crew tasks when employing the vehicle.

2.4 Apply vehicle tactical operating techniques.

2.5 Supervise the operation of the vehicle communications systems.

2.6 Assess incidents, deal with minor incidents, report major ones to manager and take appropriate actions.

3. Supervise the completion of armoured vehicle tasks

3.1 Complete and maintain documentation including reports and returns.

3.2 Supervise and ensure maintenance is conducted.

3.3 Debrief crew on completed operations.

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
Assess and maintain crew competence. 
Ensure crew is prepared. 
Manage crew personnel administration. 
Receive, interpret and accept requirement to supervise the crew, its weapons, and ancillary equipment. 
Ensure vehicle is checked for serviceability and prepared for operations. 
Determine and manage constraints and risks relevant to the task. 
Supervise identification, handling and preparation of in service ammunition. 
Determine resources required for the performance of the task. 
Report identified problems/shortfalls to supervisor. 
Supervise deployment of the armoured fighting vehicle into areas of operations. 
Coordinate and conduct battle procedure. 
Drive the vehicle at a basic level in accordance with standing orders for vehicle operations. 
Supervise crew tasks when employing the vehicle. 
Apply vehicle tactical operating techniques. 
Supervise the operation of the vehicle communications systems. 
Assess incidents, deal with minor incidents, report major ones to manager and take appropriate actions. 
Complete and maintain documentation including reports and returns. 
Supervise and ensure maintenance is conducted. 
Debrief crew on completed operations. 
Assess and maintain crew competence. 
Ensure crew is prepared. 
Manage crew personnel administration. 
Receive, interpret and accept requirement to supervise the crew, its weapons, and ancillary equipment. 
Ensure vehicle is checked for serviceability and prepared for operations. 
Determine and manage constraints and risks relevant to the task. 
Supervise identification, handling and preparation of in service ammunition. 
Determine resources required for the performance of the task. 
Report identified problems/shortfalls to supervisor. 
Supervise deployment of the armoured fighting vehicle into areas of operations. 
Coordinate and conduct battle procedure. 
Drive the vehicle at a basic level in accordance with standing orders for vehicle operations. 
Supervise crew tasks when employing the vehicle. 
Apply vehicle tactical operating techniques. 
Supervise the operation of the vehicle communications systems. 
Assess incidents, deal with minor incidents, report major ones to manager and take appropriate actions. 
Complete and maintain documentation including reports and returns. 
Supervise and ensure maintenance is conducted. 
Debrief crew on completed operations. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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