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

PUADEFCA003B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate a radar to locate targets

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUADEFCA003B - Operate a radar to locate targets
Description This unit covers the competency required to operate a radar in order to locate targets and to provide information as directed by the operational plan.The operator will work as part of a team and will be under supervision.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application The application of this unit in the workplace - the environments, complexities and situations involved - will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.This text will be useful for the purposes of job descriptions, recruitment advice or job analysis; where possible, it will not be too job specific to allow other industries to import it into other Training Packages, where feasible.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Prerequisite Unit/sNil
Competency Field
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: Set up radar
  • Radar is prepared for operation in accordance with standard procedures
  • Radar is initialised and used in accordance with standard procedures and manufacturer's instructions
  • Operational performance and accuracy of the radar is confirmed and appropriate action is taken where performance is out of limits
  • Misrepresentations and false echoes are detected and discounted
       
Element: Operate radar
  • Radar is operated in accordance with standard procedures to produce required data
  • Data produced by the radar is interpreted and used to assist command decisions, taking into account known limitations and errors associated with the equipment
  • Faults or difficulties within the operator's ability to correct are corrected
  • Any faults or difficulties beyond the operator's ability to correct are referred to supervisor and action is taken as directed
  • Data is provided to supervisor or user
  • Administration is completed in accordance with standard procedures
  • Operational maintenance is conducted as required
       


Evidence Required

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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to interpret directions from supervisors and to carry out each operator task.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated on deployment of equipment in a range of different environments.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in an operational or simulated operational environment. The simulation should replicate the live environment where stress and fatigue are key features.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to appropriate radar equipment and an appropriate field site or a high fidelity simulator.

Guidance information for assessment

Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

apply relevant OH&S requirements

apply operational safety

conduct equipment maintenance

fieldcraft skills including tactical movement and camouflage

interpret and respond to orders

observation, recording and reporting skills

participate in weapon drills

use communication systems

use equipment/instruments

Required Knowledge

characteristics and effects of hostile and friendly equipment and weapons

nature of the threat environment

radar equipment characteristics and limitations

relevant OH&S constraints

Rules of Engagement

tactical techniques and procedures

target recognition

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Operating a radar may include

Classification

Identification

Location

Navigation

Standard procedures may include

Australian Standards

Defence Instructions

Doctrine pamphlets

Job guides, other publications

Manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions

Occupational health and safety (OH&S) regulations

Organisational policies and procedures

Procedure manuals

Relevant local government by-laws

Relevant state/territory or federal legislation

Routine Orders

Standing Operating Procedures

Standing Orders

Written and verbal orders

Appropriate action may include

Correcting faults using basic fault finding skills

Re-entering data

Reporting to supervisor

Limitations and errors may include

Electronic line of sight

Elevation

Field of view

Range

Operational maintenance may include

Cleaning

Diagnostic tests

Lubricating

Service ancillary equipment

Visual inspection

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
Radar is prepared for operation in accordance with standard procedures 
Radar is initialised and used in accordance with standard procedures and manufacturer's instructions 
Operational performance and accuracy of the radar is confirmed and appropriate action is taken where performance is out of limits 
Misrepresentations and false echoes are detected and discounted 
Radar is operated in accordance with standard procedures to produce required data 
Data produced by the radar is interpreted and used to assist command decisions, taking into account known limitations and errors associated with the equipment 
Faults or difficulties within the operator's ability to correct are corrected 
Any faults or difficulties beyond the operator's ability to correct are referred to supervisor and action is taken as directed 
Data is provided to supervisor or user 
Administration is completed in accordance with standard procedures 
Operational maintenance is conducted as required 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

PUADEFCA003B - Operate a radar to locate targets
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