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

PUADEFCA414B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate direct fire support weapon systems on operations

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUADEFCA414B - Operate direct fire support weapon systems on operations
Description This unit covers the competency required to safely handle, aim, fire, and maintain direct fire support weapon systems designed to destroy targets and provide battlefield effects. The weapon system is carried and operated by a team.All members of the team must be thoroughly familiar with target identification, the characteristics and capabilities of the weapon system and be competent in the application of fire in an operational environment.The team will usually operate under direct Orders for Opening Fire and in accordance with the Rules of Engagement.
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: Handle a direct fire support system
  • Weapon is safely handled and carried in accordance with standard procedures
  • Ammunition is identified, selected and safely handled in accordance with standard procedures
  • Weapon drills are conducted in accordance with standard procedures
  • Fire positions are adopted as required by environment and threat
  • Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation
  • Ammunition is secured in accordance with standard procedures
       
Element: Apply fire with a direct fire support system
  • Weapon sighting systems and associated equipment are employed as required by the operational environment and in accordance with standard procedures
  • Targets are identified and engaged in accordance with standard procedures
       
Element: Maintain and stow a direct fire support system
  • Operator maintenance is conducted in accordance with standard procedures
  • Defects are identified and rectified within limits of authority or reported to supervisor
  • Documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures
       


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 carry out all weapon drills as listed in the Range Statement; to accurately identify the target type; to fire the weapon using high explosive ammunition; to achieve the desired effect - destruction obscuration, illumination fire from any supported and unsupported position; and to recognise limit of own authority.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual live firing contexts. The operational activity is to take place over time allowing the individual to be assessed in a number of realistic operational scenarios.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed using live ammunition and should simulate an operational threat environment. The team should be exposed to the extremes of the operational environment where the team is under physical and mental stress. The context of assessment is simulated due to the nature of this high-risk environment.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to a direct fire support system, ammunition and a live firing range.

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

achieve the required effects of fire

apply battlecraft aggressively

apply fieldcraft skills

apply recognised safety precautions

hand eye coordination

handle weapon safely in an operational environment

manual dexterity

use binoculars

work in a team

Required Knowledge

battlecraft

characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of the weapon

characteristics, technical capabilities of the system

fieldcraft

fire control orders

OH&S requirements

safety precautions associated with the equipment

target identification

team work

weapon drills

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.

Direct fire support weapon systems may include

84 mm Carl Gustaf

Operational environment may include

All seasons weather and terrain

Day

Extreme stress

Night

Primitive conditions

Under threat

Standard procedures may include

Australian Standards

Defence Instructions

Doctrinal pamphlets

Job guides, other publications

Manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions

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

Ammunition may include

High explosive

High explosive anti tank

High explosive dual purpose

Illumination

Practice

Rocket assist

Smoke

Sub calibre

Tracer

Weapon drills must include

Checking clearances

Degrees of weapon readiness

Immediate action and misfire

Safety precautions

Stripping and assembling

Fire positions may include

Supported or unsupported

Prone

Standing

Kneeling

Sitting

Squatting

Weapon sighting systems may include

Flare

Folding leaf

Night sights

Telescopic optical

Thermal/infra-red

Associated equipment may include

Bipod

Bore sight equipment

Cleaning equipment

Complete Equipment Schedule (CES)

Sling

Tripod

Identification of the target must may include

Differentiation between friend or foe

Vehicle type identification:

main battle tanks and other armoured vehicles

light armed vehicles

light skin vehicles

Engagement of the target may include

Destruction

Illumination

Neutralisation

Obscuration

Defects may include

Broken cocking rod

Broken firing pin

Damaged cartridge guide

Damaged sighting system

Faulty extension system

Faulty firing mechanism

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
Weapon is safely handled and carried in accordance with standard procedures 
Ammunition is identified, selected and safely handled in accordance with standard procedures 
Weapon drills are conducted in accordance with standard procedures 
Fire positions are adopted as required by environment and threat 
Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation 
Ammunition is secured in accordance with standard procedures 
Weapon sighting systems and associated equipment are employed as required by the operational environment and in accordance with standard procedures 
Targets are identified and engaged in accordance with standard procedures 
Operator maintenance is conducted in accordance with standard procedures 
Defects are identified and rectified within limits of authority or reported to supervisor 
Documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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