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

DEFMIL061 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate indirect fire weapons

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFMIL061 - Operate indirect fire weapons
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to safely handle, aim, fire, manoeuvre and maintain indirect fire weapons. The candidate must be thoroughly familiar with characteristics and capabilities of the weapon and competent in the application of fire in an operational environment.This unit was developed for those working as combat arms personnel required to safely handle, aim, fire, manoeuvre and maintain indirect fire weapons 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 as part of a team, under direct supervision and receive orders that dictate all actions. 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: Prepare for firing
  • Move weapon into position.
  • Prepare weapon for firing.
  • Prepare ancillary equipment for use and operate.
  • Aim and adjust indirect fire weapon.
  • Maintain aiming calculations and recordings.
       
Element: Fire the weapon
  • Handle ammunition.
  • Inspect ammunition visually, report defects to supervisor and quarantine defective ammunition.
  • Prepare ammunition selected by the supervisor.
  • Load and unload ammunition.
  • Fire weapon.
  • Complete misfire drills.
  • Unload ammunition residue or remove after firing.
       
Element: Maintain the serviceability of the weapon
  • Report defects.
  • Conduct operating maintenance.
       
Element: Prepare for firing
  • Move weapon into position.
  • Prepare weapon for firing.
  • Prepare ancillary equipment for use and operate.
  • Aim and adjust indirect fire weapon.
  • Maintain aiming calculations and recordings.
       
Element: Fire the weapon
  • Handle ammunition.
  • Inspect ammunition visually, report defects to supervisor and quarantine defective ammunition.
  • Prepare ammunition selected by the supervisor.
  • Load and unload ammunition.
  • Fire weapon.
  • Complete misfire drills.
  • Unload ammunition residue or remove after firing.
       
Element: Maintain the serviceability of the weapon
  • Report defects.
  • Conduct operating maintenance.
       


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 firing

1.1 Move weapon into position.

1.2 Prepare weapon for firing.

1.3 Prepare ancillary equipment for use and operate.

1.4 Aim and adjust indirect fire weapon.

1.5 Maintain aiming calculations and recordings.

2. Fire the weapon

2.1 Handle ammunition.

2.2 Inspect ammunition visually, report defects to supervisor and quarantine defective ammunition.

2.3 Prepare ammunition selected by the supervisor.

2.4 Load and unload ammunition.

2.5 Fire weapon.

2.6 Complete misfire drills.

2.7 Unload ammunition residue or remove after firing.

3. Maintain the serviceability of the weapon

3.1 Report defects.

3.2 Conduct operating maintenance.

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.

demonstrating hand eye coordination and manual dexterity

using communication equipment

working in a stressful environment

using ancillary equipment including at least one of:

collimator/aiming devices

fuse setters

orientation and positioning equipment

weapon sights

identifying ammunition defects including at least two of:

corrosion

cracks

damaged packaging

dented cartridge cases

fluting of the cartridge case

incorrect fuse projectile combinations

incorrect propellants

proud or recessed primer

rust

weeping

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.

characteristics and technical capabilities of the system

WHS requirements

safety precautions associated with the equipment

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 for firing

1.1 Move weapon into position.

1.2 Prepare weapon for firing.

1.3 Prepare ancillary equipment for use and operate.

1.4 Aim and adjust indirect fire weapon.

1.5 Maintain aiming calculations and recordings.

2. Fire the weapon

2.1 Handle ammunition.

2.2 Inspect ammunition visually, report defects to supervisor and quarantine defective ammunition.

2.3 Prepare ammunition selected by the supervisor.

2.4 Load and unload ammunition.

2.5 Fire weapon.

2.6 Complete misfire drills.

2.7 Unload ammunition residue or remove after firing.

3. Maintain the serviceability of the weapon

3.1 Report defects.

3.2 Conduct operating maintenance.

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
Move weapon into position. 
Prepare weapon for firing. 
Prepare ancillary equipment for use and operate. 
Aim and adjust indirect fire weapon. 
Maintain aiming calculations and recordings. 
Handle ammunition. 
Inspect ammunition visually, report defects to supervisor and quarantine defective ammunition. 
Prepare ammunition selected by the supervisor. 
Load and unload ammunition. 
Fire weapon. 
Complete misfire drills. 
Unload ammunition residue or remove after firing. 
Report defects. 
Conduct operating maintenance. 
Move weapon into position. 
Prepare weapon for firing. 
Prepare ancillary equipment for use and operate. 
Aim and adjust indirect fire weapon. 
Maintain aiming calculations and recordings. 
Handle ammunition. 
Inspect ammunition visually, report defects to supervisor and quarantine defective ammunition. 
Prepare ammunition selected by the supervisor. 
Load and unload ammunition. 
Fire weapon. 
Complete misfire drills. 
Unload ammunition residue or remove after firing. 
Report defects. 
Conduct operating maintenance. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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