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

DEFMIL132 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Undertake defensive actions

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFMIL132 - Undertake defensive actions
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to operate as a team member during the conduct of defensive actions in the Australian Defence Force. For the purpose of this unit of competency, a team is defined as a group of up to approximately 30 personnel (for infantry this would be a section or platoon).This unit was developed for those working in Defence as combat arms personnel required to deploy in an 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 independently and as part of a team under direct and/or indirect supervision. They would 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, 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 a simulated operational threat environment. The person should be exposed to the extremes of the operational environment under physical and mental stress. The context of assessment would usually be simulated due to the nature of this high risk environment. Competency should be demonstrated over time and in a range of contexts that could be expected in the workplace.

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 defensive actions
  • Interpret defensive action orders and clarify where required.
  • Conduct battle procedure.
  • Select and fit personal and task specific equipment.
       
Element: Conduct defensive actions
  • Occupy defensive position.
  • Construct defences.
  • Conduct defensive routine.
  • Conduct drills and routines.
  • Withdraw from the defensive position.
       
Element: Finalise defensive action activities
  • Conduct post operation activities.
  • Conduct post action administration.
       
Element: Prepare for defensive actions
  • Interpret defensive action orders and clarify where required.
  • Conduct battle procedure.
  • Select and fit personal and task specific equipment.
       
Element: Conduct defensive actions
  • Occupy defensive position.
  • Construct defences.
  • Conduct defensive routine.
  • Conduct drills and routines.
  • Withdraw from the defensive position.
       
Element: Finalise defensive action activities
  • Conduct post operation activities.
  • Conduct post action administration.
       


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 defensive actions

1.1 Interpret defensive action orders and clarify where required.

1.2 Conduct battle procedure.

1.3 Select and fit personal and task specific equipment.

2. Conduct defensive actions

2.1 Occupy defensive position.

2.2 Construct defences.

2.3 Conduct defensive routine.

2.4 Conduct drills and routines.

2.5 Withdraw from the defensive position.

3. Finalise defensive action activities

3.1 Conduct post operation activities.

3.2 Conduct post action administration.

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 navigation techniques

applying operational safety

constructing defences such as:

shell scrapes

weapon pits

obstacles

fire lanes

weapon stakes

adhering to all defensive routines as detailed below:

applying weapon readiness states

camouflage maintenance

clearing patrols

maintaining communications between individual/groups

maintaining hygiene plan

maintaining obstacles

monitoring surveillance devices

observing arcs

range cards

rehearsals

searching ground

stand to/down

standing patrols

track discipline

using the ground

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 equipment

fire control orders

orders for open fire


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 defensive actions

1.1 Interpret defensive action orders and clarify where required.

1.2 Conduct battle procedure.

1.3 Select and fit personal and task specific equipment.

2. Conduct defensive actions

2.1 Occupy defensive position.

2.2 Construct defences.

2.3 Conduct defensive routine.

2.4 Conduct drills and routines.

2.5 Withdraw from the defensive position.

3. Finalise defensive action activities

3.1 Conduct post operation activities.

3.2 Conduct post action administration.

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
Interpret defensive action orders and clarify where required. 
Conduct battle procedure. 
Select and fit personal and task specific equipment. 
Occupy defensive position. 
Construct defences. 
Conduct defensive routine. 
Conduct drills and routines. 
Withdraw from the defensive position. 
Conduct post operation activities. 
Conduct post action administration. 
Interpret defensive action orders and clarify where required. 
Conduct battle procedure. 
Select and fit personal and task specific equipment. 
Occupy defensive position. 
Construct defences. 
Conduct defensive routine. 
Conduct drills and routines. 
Withdraw from the defensive position. 
Conduct post operation activities. 
Conduct post action administration. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

DEFMIL132 - Undertake defensive actions
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