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

DEFSEN001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate a radar system

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFSEN001 - Operate a radar system
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to operate a radar system. It includes the requirement to configure the system, build and maintain the collection, and collate and analyse information to track existing contacts or identify new contacts. This activity could continue for a prolonged period, requiring the operator to hand over effectively to another operator.This unit was developed for Sensor Operators working within Defence 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 as part of a team, under supervision, while performing routine tasks in a broad range of contexts and environments. They use discretion and judgement and take responsibility for the quality of their output.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.

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations. Where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that reflect workplace conditions.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

relevant materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

acceptable means of simulation assessment.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Sensor Operations
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: Configure radar system
  • Confirm serviceability of radar system, recognise and report any fault.
  • Optimise radar display for operator use.
  • Optimise system in line with the environmental conditions.
  • Establish internal and external communications.
       
Element: Compile and maintain an electronic picture
  • Identify and discriminate radar contacts by collecting, collating and analysing information.
  • Use radar identification friend or foe (IFF) and other available sensors/sources to collect information.
  • Report, display and disseminate contact details to stakeholders.
  • Respond to threats.
  • Report problems or issues beyond own capability to supervisor.
       
Element: Finalise operations
  • Cease radar system operation or transfer to new operator as directed by supervisor.
  • Secure and stow system.
  • Secure and stow documentation.
  • Report to supervisor on completion.
       
Element: Finalise operations
  • Cease radar system operation or transfer to new operator as directed by supervisor.
  • Secure and stow system.
  • Secure and stow documentation.
  • Report to supervisor on completion.
       
Element: Configure radar system
  • Confirm serviceability of radar system, recognise and report any fault
       
Element: Optimise radar display for operator use
       
Element: Optimise system in line with the environmental conditions
       
Element: Establish internal and external communications
       
Element: Compile and maintain an electronic picture
  • Identify and discriminate radar contacts by collecting, collating and analysing information
       
Element: Use radar identification friend or foe (IFF) and other available sensors/sources to collect information
       
Element: Report, display and disseminate contact details to stakeholders
       
Element: Report problems or issues beyond own capability to supervisor
  • Cease radar system operation or transfer to new operator as directed by supervisor
       
Element: Secure and stow system
       
Element: Secure and stow documentation
       
Element: Report to supervisor on completion
       


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.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and includes:

conducting daily system operability tests (DSOTs)

detecting contacts via electronic means

optimising operations room equipment

using correct voice procedures

using identification procedures

identifying, tracking and reporting contacts over a minimum of one hour

completing a minimum eight hours of radar systems operations using a manual or automated system

working within one’s delegated authority

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

basic principles and characteristics of radar

cryptographic materials

environmental prediction system

external/internal communication techniques and voice procedures

tactical data systems

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:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

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.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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
Confirm serviceability of radar system, recognise and report any fault. 
Optimise radar display for operator use. 
Optimise system in line with the environmental conditions. 
Establish internal and external communications. 
Identify and discriminate radar contacts by collecting, collating and analysing information. 
Use radar identification friend or foe (IFF) and other available sensors/sources to collect information. 
Report, display and disseminate contact details to stakeholders. 
Respond to threats. 
Report problems or issues beyond own capability to supervisor. 
Cease radar system operation or transfer to new operator as directed by supervisor. 
Secure and stow system. 
Secure and stow documentation. 
Report to supervisor on completion. 
Cease radar system operation or transfer to new operator as directed by supervisor. 
Secure and stow system. 
Secure and stow documentation. 
Report to supervisor on completion. 
Confirm serviceability of radar system, recognise and report any fault 
 
 
 
Identify and discriminate radar contacts by collecting, collating and analysing information 
 
 
Cease radar system operation or transfer to new operator as directed by supervisor 
 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

DEFSEN001 - Operate a radar system
Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

Student ID:

I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

Student signature:

Result: Competent Not yet competent

Feedback to student

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:

Assessment Record Sheet

DEFSEN001 - Operate a radar system

Student name:

Student ID:

Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

(add lines for each task)

Feedback to student:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:

Student signature:

Date: