Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
DEFMIL134 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Undertake sniper tasks
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | DEFMIL134 - Undertake sniper tasks |
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Employability Skills | |||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit describes the skills required to operate as a two man team during the conduct of sniper tasks in the Defence Force. Sniper operations require soldiers to operate in close proximity to the enemy in order to hit targets with rifle fire and gather information to inform their commanders. The sniper must be thoroughly familiar with characteristics and capabilities of the weapon and competent in the application of fire in an operational environment.This unit applies to combat arms personnel required to operate as a two man team during the conduct of sniper tasks 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 work independently and as part of a team under direct and/or indirect supervision, 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. |
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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 sniper tasks |
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Element: Conduct a sniper patrol |
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Element: Prepare for sniper tasks |
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Element: Conduct a sniper patrol |
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