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

DEFMIL068 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Select sites for deployment in a threat environment

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFMIL068 - Select sites for deployment in a threat environment
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to select a work site in a threat environment through an independent reconnaissance to determine the most suitable location for deployment.This unit applies to combat arms personnel required to select sites for deployment in an operational environment.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 normally work within a team providing protection from possible threats, but also must be prepared to act independently. They use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. They would perform specific tasks in a broad range of unpredictable contexts.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 for site selection
  • Confirm orders with supervisor.
  • Prepare a reconnaissance plan.
  • Select equipment and check for serviceability.
       
Element: Select sites
  • Review possible sites from appropriate areas.
  • Evaluate possible sites for suitability.
  • Select most suitable site and record relevant data.
  • Conduct post-site selection activities.
       
Element: Prepare for site selection
  • Confirm orders with supervisor.
  • Prepare a reconnaissance plan.
  • Select equipment and check for serviceability.
       
Element: Select sites
  • Review possible sites from appropriate areas.
  • Evaluate possible sites for suitability.
  • Select most suitable site and record relevant data.
  • Conduct post-site selection activities.
       


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 site selection

1.1 Confirm orders with supervisor.

1.2 Prepare a reconnaissance plan.

1.3 Select equipment and check for serviceability.

2. Select sites

2.1 Review possible sites from appropriate areas.

2.2 Evaluate possible sites for suitability.

2.3 Select most suitable site and record relevant data.

2.4 Conduct post-site selection activities.

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.

calculating mathematical data

navigating

using communications systems

working in a team environment

recording data accurately

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 capabilities of the equipment to be deployed

use of an appreciation process

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 site selection

1.1 Confirm orders with supervisor.

1.2 Prepare a reconnaissance plan.

1.3 Select equipment and check for serviceability.

2. Select sites

2.1 Review possible sites from appropriate areas.

2.2 Evaluate possible sites for suitability.

2.3 Select most suitable site and record relevant data.

2.4 Conduct post-site selection activities.

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
Confirm orders with supervisor. 
Prepare a reconnaissance plan. 
Select equipment and check for serviceability. 
Review possible sites from appropriate areas. 
Evaluate possible sites for suitability. 
Select most suitable site and record relevant data. 
Conduct post-site selection activities. 
Confirm orders with supervisor. 
Prepare a reconnaissance plan. 
Select equipment and check for serviceability. 
Review possible sites from appropriate areas. 
Evaluate possible sites for suitability. 
Select most suitable site and record relevant data. 
Conduct post-site selection activities. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

DEFMIL068 - Select sites for deployment in a threat environment
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Assessment Record Sheet

DEFMIL068 - Select sites for deployment in a threat environment

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