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

DEFMIL069 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Supervise indirect fire weapons

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFMIL069 - Supervise indirect fire weapons
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to supervise and control all aspects of the operation of indirect fire weapons. While this work will be undertaken under the commander’s direction the individual must be able to act independently as required by the circumstances.This unit applies to combat arms personnel who are required to supervise and control all aspects of the operation of an indirect fire weapons in a deployed 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 lead a team under indirect supervision. They use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. They would perform routine tasks in a 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 and deploy an indirect fire weapon
  • Determine and organise resources required.
  • Report identified problems/shortfalls to immediate supervisor.
  • Deploy indirect fire weapon in accordance with orders.
       
Element: Engage targets with indirect fire
  • Direct and control indirect fire weapon operations.
  • Select appropriate ammunition.
  • Rectify minor incidents.
  • Report major incidents beyond own level of authority or competence to manager/s and take action as directed.
       
Element: Maintain indirect fire weapons
  • Supervise operator maintenance activities.
  • Complete maintenance activities.
       
Element: Prepare and deploy an indirect fire weapon
  • Determine and organise resources required.
  • Report identified problems/shortfalls to immediate supervisor.
  • Deploy indirect fire weapon in accordance with orders.
       
Element: Engage targets with indirect fire
  • Direct and control indirect fire weapon operations.
  • Select appropriate ammunition.
  • Rectify minor incidents.
  • Report major incidents beyond own level of authority or competence to manager/s and take action as directed.
       
Element: Maintain indirect fire weapons
  • Supervise operator maintenance activities.
  • Complete maintenance 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 and deploy an indirect fire weapon

1.1 Determine and organise resources required.

1.2 Report identified problems/shortfalls to immediate supervisor.

1.3 Deploy indirect fire weapon in accordance with orders.

2. Engage targets with indirect fire

2.1 Direct and control indirect fire weapon operations.

2.2 Select appropriate ammunition.

2.3 Rectify minor incidents.

2.4 Report major incidents beyond own level of authority or competence to manager/s and take action as directed.

3. Maintain indirect fire weapons

3.1 Supervise operator maintenance activities.

3.2 Complete maintenance 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.

interpreting orders

leading an indirect fire weapon operating crew

conducting sight testing

conducting non-technical inspections

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.

ammunition:

type colour hazard band labelling

marking

slot/batch numbers

packaging

nomenclature

factors affecting local defence

laws of armed conflict

principles of camouflage

safety precautions associated with the task

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 and deploy an indirect fire weapon

1.1 Determine and organise resources required.

1.2 Report identified problems/shortfalls to immediate supervisor.

1.3 Deploy indirect fire weapon in accordance with orders.

2. Engage targets with indirect fire

2.1 Direct and control indirect fire weapon operations.

2.2 Select appropriate ammunition.

2.3 Rectify minor incidents.

2.4 Report major incidents beyond own level of authority or competence to manager/s and take action as directed.

3. Maintain indirect fire weapons

3.1 Supervise operator maintenance activities.

3.2 Complete maintenance 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
Determine and organise resources required. 
Report identified problems/shortfalls to immediate supervisor. 
Deploy indirect fire weapon in accordance with orders. 
Direct and control indirect fire weapon operations. 
Select appropriate ammunition. 
Rectify minor incidents. 
Report major incidents beyond own level of authority or competence to manager/s and take action as directed. 
Supervise operator maintenance activities. 
Complete maintenance activities. 
Determine and organise resources required. 
Report identified problems/shortfalls to immediate supervisor. 
Deploy indirect fire weapon in accordance with orders. 
Direct and control indirect fire weapon operations. 
Select appropriate ammunition. 
Rectify minor incidents. 
Report major incidents beyond own level of authority or competence to manager/s and take action as directed. 
Supervise operator maintenance activities. 
Complete maintenance activities. 

Forms

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