Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
DEFMIL091 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare, operate and maintain small watercraft
Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | DEFMIL091 - Prepare, operate and maintain small watercraft |
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Description | |||
Employability Skills | |||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit describes the skills required to operate small watercraft. The watercraft will normally be operated in an environment of protected or calm inland waterways, conducting a range of tasks including the transport of personnel and/or equipment. Examples of small watercraft may include:motorised and non-motorised boats up to five metres in length capable of accommodating a maximum ten personnel and the operator and crewmanmotorised and non-motorised rigid and non-rigid inflatable craftpowered by outboard motors of up to 40 hpmotorised and non-motorised bridge and ferry construction craftWhile the technical aspects of this competency are concerned with ‘operating a boat’, the specialisation of the skill, and safety issues associated with waterborne operations confer additional responsibilities upon the operator.This unit applies to those working as combat arms personnel required to operate small watercraft 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 under supervision but may need to provide directions. They must demonstrate sound judgement in the use of authority, and where possible, work within the existing lines of authority. They would perform routine tasks in a broad range of contexts, such as protected or calm inland waterways or in a threat environment.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. |
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Competency Field | Military Skills |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Prepare for watercraft operations |
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Element: Control operation of small watercraft |
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Element: Recover and restore vessel |
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Element: Prepare for watercraft operations |
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Element: Control operation of small watercraft |
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Element: Recover and restore vessel |
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