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

DEFMIL121 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate direct fire support weapon systems on operations

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Issue Date: March 2024


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Unit of Competency DEFMIL121 - Operate direct fire support weapon systems on operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to safely handle, aim, fire, and maintain direct fire support weapon systems (such as the 84 mm Carl Gustaf) designed to destroy targets and provide battlefield effects. The weapon system is carried and operated by a team. All members of the team must be thoroughly familiar with target identification, the characteristics and capabilities of the weapon system and be competent in the application of fire in an operational environment. The team will usually operate under direct Orders for Opening Fire and in accordance with the Rules of Engagement. This unit applies to those working in Defence as combat arms personnel.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, usually as part of a team and will usually operate under direct orders. 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: Handle a direct fire support system
  • Handle and carry weapon.
  • Identify, select, handle and secure ammunition.
  • Conduct weapon drills.
  • Adopt fire positions as required by environment and threat.
       
Element: Apply fire with a direct fire support system
  • Employ weapon sighting systems and associated equipment as required by the operational environment.
  • Identify and engage targets.
       
Element: Maintain and stow a direct fire support system
  • Conduct maintenance.
  • Identify and rectify defects within limits of authority or reported to supervisor.
  • Complete documentation.
       
Element: Handle a direct fire support system
  • Handle and carry weapon.
  • Identify, select, handle and secure ammunition.
  • Conduct weapon drills.
  • Adopt fire positions as required by environment and threat.
       
Element: Apply fire with a direct fire support system
  • Employ weapon sighting systems and associated equipment as required by the operational environment.
  • Identify and engage targets.
       
Element: Maintain and stow a direct fire support system
  • Conduct maintenance.
  • Identify and rectify defects within limits of authority or reported to supervisor.
  • Complete documentation.
       


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. Handle a direct fire support system

1.1 Handle and carry weapon.

1.2 Identify, select, handle and secure ammunition.

1.3 Conduct weapon drills.

1.4 Adopt fire positions as required by environment and threat.

2. Apply fire with a direct fire support system

2.1 Employ weapon sighting systems and associated equipment as required by the operational environment.

2.2 Identify and engage targets.

3. Maintain and stow a direct fire support system

3.1 Conduct maintenance.

3.2 Identify and rectify defects within limits of authority or reported to supervisor.

3.3 Complete documentation.

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.

applying battle craft

applying fieldcraft skills

applying recognised safety precautions

using binoculars

carrying out weapon drills including:

checking clearances

degrees of weapon readiness

immediate action and misfire

safety precautions

stripping and assembling

identify the target type

firing the weapon using high explosive ammunition

achieving the desired effect of fire – destruction, obscuration, illumination fire - from any supported or unsupported position

recognising limit of own authority

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.

battle craft

characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of the weapon

characteristics, technical capabilities of the system

fieldcraft

fire control orders

safety precautions associated with the equipment

target identification

weapon drills


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. Handle a direct fire support system

1.1 Handle and carry weapon.

1.2 Identify, select, handle and secure ammunition.

1.3 Conduct weapon drills.

1.4 Adopt fire positions as required by environment and threat.

2. Apply fire with a direct fire support system

2.1 Employ weapon sighting systems and associated equipment as required by the operational environment.

2.2 Identify and engage targets.

3. Maintain and stow a direct fire support system

3.1 Conduct maintenance.

3.2 Identify and rectify defects within limits of authority or reported to supervisor.

3.3 Complete documentation.

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
Handle and carry weapon. 
Identify, select, handle and secure ammunition. 
Conduct weapon drills. 
Adopt fire positions as required by environment and threat. 
Employ weapon sighting systems and associated equipment as required by the operational environment. 
Identify and engage targets. 
Conduct maintenance. 
Identify and rectify defects within limits of authority or reported to supervisor. 
Complete documentation. 
Handle and carry weapon. 
Identify, select, handle and secure ammunition. 
Conduct weapon drills. 
Adopt fire positions as required by environment and threat. 
Employ weapon sighting systems and associated equipment as required by the operational environment. 
Identify and engage targets. 
Conduct maintenance. 
Identify and rectify defects within limits of authority or reported to supervisor. 
Complete documentation. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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