PUADEFPH013A - Manage a deployed capability Competency Mapping Template

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

PUADEFPH013A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage a deployed capability

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024

Qualification	-	Unit of Competency	PUADEFPH013A - Manage a deployed capability
Description	This unit covers the competency required to manage a deployed capability within the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
Employability Skills	This unit contains employability skills. Pre-requisite Unit/sNil
Learning Outcomes and Application	The application of this unit in the workplace includes deployment planning, supervising deployment activities and integrating operations with other co-located capabilities. The unit also involves supporting the leadership of the team, and communicating orders and instructions. This unit of competency is applicable to personnel employed within the ADF who exercise supervisory responsibility over a number of support teams while deployed on ADF activities. This function is limited to the performance of tasks in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
Duration and Setting	X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites	Not applicable.
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: Plan and supervise pre-deployment activities	Deployment instructions are received, acknowledged and clarified in accordance with organisational policies and procedures Briefings are attended to receive further information and tasking to enable deployment activities Deployment instructions are reviewed to plan tasking and activities required to be coordinated by team leaders Lines of communication are maintained with team leaders during the pre-deployment phase to ensure teams are kept informed of the developments in the situation Pre-deployment tasking is issued to team leaders in accordance with organisational policies and procedures Team leader deployment preparation is monitored to ensure capability members are individually ready for deployment Preparation of stores and equipment is monitored to ensure they are operational, and ready for use and deployment Specialist requirements are considered and catered for during the preparation of stores and equipment Loading of stores and equipment for deployment is monitored to ensure transportation is safe and its availability on arrival is in accordance with operational need Final deployment instructions are confirmed and communicated to team leaders to ensure all capability members are informed and ready for deployment
Element: Supervise deployment activities	Deployment site and siting considerations are confirmed with commander on arrival at deployment area Detailed instructions are issued to team leaders including ground brief, detailed tasks and timings Setting up of capability stores and equipment is monitored to ensure capability is operational and ready for use Problems with deployment are identified and rectified as they occur to ensure the deployment of capability is in accordance with the deployment instructions Rectification action outside own limits of authority are referred to commander for resolution Lines of communication with co-located capabilities and other stakeholders are established to enable inter-operability Setting up of the support facility's amenities is contributed to as directed by facility commander
Element: Supervise the operation of a deployed capability	Maintenance of operational posture is monitored to ensure the operation of the capability complements both the provision of services and the operational environment Reports and returns are compiled and issued to commander in accordance with organisational policies and procedures Maintenance of stores and equipment is monitored to ensure they are available and ready for use Supervision of team leaders is provided appropriate to changing priorities and situation, and takes into account the differing needs and skills of individuals
Element: Supervise re-deployment activities	Re-deployment instructions are received, acknowledged and clarified in accordance with organisational policies and procedures Re-deployment instructions are reviewed to plan tasking and activities required to be performed by teams Re-deployment tasking is issued to team leaders in accordance with organisational policies and procedures Refurbishment of stores and equipment is monitored to ensure capability is made ready for future deployments and to identify maintenance needs between deployments Loading of stores and equipment for re-deployment is monitored to ensure transportation is safe and its arrival in the new location is in accordance with operational need Evaluation of deployment is conducted to identify lessons learned to improve future deployments

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.



Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessment must confirm the ability to: plan, prioritise and direct team leaders to achieve organisational outcomes coordinate the activities of a large team to deploy and operate a capability. Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated on a minimum of two occasions.

Context of and specific resources for assessment	Context of assessment Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace situation or in a simulated situation or scenario. Specific resources for assessment Access is required to: appropriate equipment and stores range of operational situations based on recent and historical experience to tailor tasking dependent personnel (team leaders and team members) relevant organisational policies and procedures.

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:

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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.

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

Required Skills

establish and maintain administrative systems

issue formal and quick orders in an operational setting

manage workplace issues and problems

mentor team leaders to achieve team tasking and objectives

plan and organise to meet work priorities

prioritise tasking

use feedback to achieve positive outcomes

use written and oral information about workplace requirements

Required Knowledge

administrative systems

best use of available resources

documentation processes relevant to own workplace

legal rights and responsibilities

orders appreciation process

organisation standing and routine orders

organisational policies and procedures

planning principles

principles and techniques associated with:

establishing key performance indicators

influencing others

leading people

making decisions

preparing tasking schedules and plans

risk management principles

role and capabilities of other care providers

safe workplace practices as they relate to the operational environment and own capability

set up and operation of equipment contained within own capability

structure, function and layout of own capability

team leadership management principles

time management strategies to set priorities


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.
Deployment instructions may include	Administrative guidance Command, control and communication guidance Commander's intent/mission statement Execution guidelines including timings and phasing Situation update
Organisational policies and procedures may include	Australian Defence Force Publications Land warfare manuals Land warfare pamphlets Maritime orders Operational/movement orders Policy directives Unit standard operating procedures
Reviewing deployment instructions may include	Consideration of the intended deployment environment including facilities, access, freedom of action and threats Consideration of the logistic requirements to achieve the mission Detailed analysis of the tasks both specified and implied Development and assessment of potential courses of action Reviewing situation and how organisation fits within the situation Selection of most desired course of action
Pre-deployment tasking may include	Arranging for transport of refrigerated items Arranging personal administration for deployment Attending briefings and orders Compiling freight and load documentation Completing deployment documentation Confirming equipment serviceability and readiness Delivering briefings and orders Packing equipment for transport Preparing dangerous cargo for transport
Deployment preparation may include	Confirming field equipment readiness Confirming individual readiness notice requirements Coordinating preventative requirements Facilitating personal administration (such as care of dependants, preparation of will)
Capability may include	Capability brick Combat element Combat service support element Flight Platoon Section
Stores and equipment may include	Climate control systems Field tentage systems General field equipment Lifting devices Mobile field equipment Power distribution systems Vehicles
Specialist requirements may include	Chemical, biological, radiological care Emergency humanitarian aid Indigenous care Paediatric/geriatric care
Siting considerations may include	Access routes Degree of dispersion Defence arrangements Drainage Duration of deployment Expected workload Ground availability Intended site of co-located facilities Power and water reticulation Use of existing facilities, hard standing and infrastructure Waste management plan
Ground brief may include	Current location Description of the topography Location of access points/vehicle routes Location of capabilities Location of key terrain/boundaries Orientation to a map or mud model
Support facility may include	Battalion Battle group Company Formation Group Task force
Support facility's amenities may include	Counter surveillance systems Hygiene and toileting amenities Internal communication system Kitchen and dining facilities Power and water reticulation Security checkpoints Signage and route marking
Operational posture may include	Checking and maintaining counter surveillance measures Checking and maintaining tentage and facility structures Counter surveillance needs Daily routine Defensive posture Duty systems Emergency response teams Facility mobility requirements and hygiene systems Participating in area defence Participating in duty systems Participating in piquet systems Performing daily personal hygiene Performing individual trade roles and responsibilities
Re-deployment tasking may include	Arranging for patient transfer and movement Attending briefings and orders Disassembly of capability Loading vehicles Packing away non-essential stores and equipment Readying vehicles for movement Reducing ground footprint

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
Deployment instructions are received, acknowledged and clarified in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
Briefings are attended to receive further information and tasking to enable deployment activities
Deployment instructions are reviewed to plan tasking and activities required to be coordinated by team leaders
Lines of communication are maintained with team leaders during the pre-deployment phase to ensure teams are kept informed of the developments in the situation
Pre-deployment tasking is issued to team leaders in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
Team leader deployment preparation is monitored to ensure capability members are individually ready for deployment
Preparation of stores and equipment is monitored to ensure they are operational, and ready for use and deployment
Specialist requirements are considered and catered for during the preparation of stores and equipment
Loading of stores and equipment for deployment is monitored to ensure transportation is safe and its availability on arrival is in accordance with operational need
Final deployment instructions are confirmed and communicated to team leaders to ensure all capability members are informed and ready for deployment
Deployment site and siting considerations are confirmed with commander on arrival at deployment area
Detailed instructions are issued to team leaders including ground brief, detailed tasks and timings
Setting up of capability stores and equipment is monitored to ensure capability is operational and ready for use
Problems with deployment are identified and rectified as they occur to ensure the deployment of capability is in accordance with the deployment instructions
Rectification action outside own limits of authority are referred to commander for resolution
Lines of communication with co-located capabilities and other stakeholders are established to enable inter-operability
Setting up of the support facility's amenities is contributed to as directed by facility commander
Maintenance of operational posture is monitored to ensure the operation of the capability complements both the provision of services and the operational environment
Reports and returns are compiled and issued to commander in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
Maintenance of stores and equipment is monitored to ensure they are available and ready for use
Supervision of team leaders is provided appropriate to changing priorities and situation, and takes into account the differing needs and skills of individuals
Re-deployment instructions are received, acknowledged and clarified in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
Re-deployment instructions are reviewed to plan tasking and activities required to be performed by teams
Re-deployment tasking is issued to team leaders in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
Refurbishment of stores and equipment is monitored to ensure capability is made ready for future deployments and to identify maintenance needs between deployments
Loading of stores and equipment for re-deployment is monitored to ensure transportation is safe and its arrival in the new location is in accordance with operational need
Evaluation of deployment is conducted to identify lessons learned to improve future deployments

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

PUADEFPH013A - Manage a deployed capability

Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

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

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Result: Competent Not yet competent

Feedback to student

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Assessment Record Sheet

PUADEFPH013A - Manage a deployed capability

Student name:

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

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Feedback to student:

Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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

PUADEFPH013A Mapping and Delivery Guide Manage a deployed capability

Version 1.0 Issue Date: April 2024

Evidence Required

Submission Requirements

Assessment Tasks

Observation Checklist

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

PUADEFPH013A - Manage a deployed capability

Assessment task 1: [title]

Assessment Record Sheet

PUADEFPH013A - Manage a deployed capability

PUADEFPH013A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage a deployed capability

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024