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

DEFSEN004 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate an electronic support suite

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFSEN004 - Operate an electronic support suite
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to operate an electronic support suite. It includes the requirement to configure the suite, build and maintain the continuous collection, and collate, analyse and log information to track and identify new intercepts and to monitor own force emissions. 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.

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 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 electronic support suite
  • Confirm serviceability of electronic support suite and recognise and report any faults to supervisor.
  • Receive and confirm instructions from supervisor.
  • Optimise electronic support suite for operator use.
  • Optimise system according to an assessment of the outside environmental conditions.
  • Establish internal and external communications.
       
Element: Compile and maintain an electronic picture
  • Collect electromagnetic information using passive electronic support and other sources.
  • Collate, analyse and log to track electromagnetic information to identify and classify electronic support suite intercepts and to monitor own force emissions.
  • Access database/library for analysis/identification.
  • Report, display and disseminate intercept details for stakeholders.
  • Report problems or issues beyond own capability to supervisor.
       
Element: Finalise operations
  • Transfer electronic support suite operation to new operator as required or liaise with supervisor if operation needs to be ceased.
  • Secure and stow system and documentation.
  • Report to supervisor on completion.
       
Element: Configure electronic support suite
  • Confirm serviceability of electronic support suite and recognise and report any faults to supervisor.
  • Receive and confirm instructions from supervisor.
  • Optimise electronic support suite for operator use.
  • Optimise system according to an assessment of the outside environmental conditions.
  • Establish internal and external communications.
       
Element: Compile and maintain an electronic picture
  • Collect electromagnetic information using passive electronic support and other sources.
  • Collate, analyse and log to track electromagnetic information to identify and classify electronic support suite intercepts and to monitor own force emissions.
  • Access database/library for analysis/identification.
  • Report, display and disseminate intercept details for stakeholders.
  • Report problems or issues beyond own capability to supervisor.
       
Element: Finalise operations
  • Transfer electronic support suite operation to new operator as required or liaise with supervisor if operation needs to be ceased.
  • Secure and stow system and documentation.
  • Report to supervisor on completion.
       


Evidence Required

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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. Configure electronic support suite

1.1 Confirm serviceability of electronic support suite and recognise and report any faults to supervisor.

1.2 Receive and confirm instructions from supervisor.

1.3 Optimise electronic support suite for operator use.

1.4 Optimise system according to an assessment of the outside environmental conditions.

1.5 Establish internal and external communications.

2. Compile and maintain an electronic picture

2.1 Collect electromagnetic information using passive electronic support and other sources.

2.2 Collate, analyse and log to track electromagnetic information to identify and classify electronic support suite intercepts and to monitor own force emissions.

2.3 Access database/library for analysis/identification.

2.4 Report, display and disseminate intercept details for stakeholders.

2.5 Report problems or issues beyond own capability to supervisor.

3. Finalise operations

3.1 Transfer electronic support suite operation to new operator as required or liaise with supervisor if operation needs to be ceased.

3.2 Secure and stow system and documentation.

3.3 Report to supervisor on completion.

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 organisational doctrine and procedures

optimising electronic support suite equipment

using databases/libraries

completing a minimum of twelve hours of accumulated electronic support suite operations

classifying and logging intercepts as required and in accordance with electronic support tasking, using databases and libraries for analysis/identification

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.

cryptographic materials

daily system operability tests (DSOTs)

electronic logging requirements

internal and external communications

pulse analysis theory

radar principles

tactical data systems

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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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. Configure electronic support suite

1.1 Confirm serviceability of electronic support suite and recognise and report any faults to supervisor.

1.2 Receive and confirm instructions from supervisor.

1.3 Optimise electronic support suite for operator use.

1.4 Optimise system according to an assessment of the outside environmental conditions.

1.5 Establish internal and external communications.

2. Compile and maintain an electronic picture

2.1 Collect electromagnetic information using passive electronic support and other sources.

2.2 Collate, analyse and log to track electromagnetic information to identify and classify electronic support suite intercepts and to monitor own force emissions.

2.3 Access database/library for analysis/identification.

2.4 Report, display and disseminate intercept details for stakeholders.

2.5 Report problems or issues beyond own capability to supervisor.

3. Finalise operations

3.1 Transfer electronic support suite operation to new operator as required or liaise with supervisor if operation needs to be ceased.

3.2 Secure and stow system and documentation.

3.3 Report to supervisor on completion.

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 electronic support suite and recognise and report any faults to supervisor. 
Receive and confirm instructions from supervisor. 
Optimise electronic support suite for operator use. 
Optimise system according to an assessment of the outside environmental conditions. 
Establish internal and external communications. 
Collect electromagnetic information using passive electronic support and other sources. 
Collate, analyse and log to track electromagnetic information to identify and classify electronic support suite intercepts and to monitor own force emissions. 
Access database/library for analysis/identification. 
Report, display and disseminate intercept details for stakeholders. 
Report problems or issues beyond own capability to supervisor. 
Transfer electronic support suite operation to new operator as required or liaise with supervisor if operation needs to be ceased. 
Secure and stow system and documentation. 
Report to supervisor on completion. 
Confirm serviceability of electronic support suite and recognise and report any faults to supervisor. 
Receive and confirm instructions from supervisor. 
Optimise electronic support suite for operator use. 
Optimise system according to an assessment of the outside environmental conditions. 
Establish internal and external communications. 
Collect electromagnetic information using passive electronic support and other sources. 
Collate, analyse and log to track electromagnetic information to identify and classify electronic support suite intercepts and to monitor own force emissions. 
Access database/library for analysis/identification. 
Report, display and disseminate intercept details for stakeholders. 
Report problems or issues beyond own capability to supervisor. 
Transfer electronic support suite operation to new operator as required or liaise with supervisor if operation needs to be ceased. 
Secure and stow system and documentation. 
Report to supervisor on completion. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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