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. | |
Prerequisites
Prerequisite Unit/s | DEFCA102B Operate and maintain armoured fighting vehicle weapon systems |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare the armoured fighting vehicle for operation | 1.1 Crew competence is assessed and maintained in accordance with standard procedures 1.2 Crew are prepared in accordance with standard procedures 1.3 Crew personnel administration is managed in accordance with standard procedures 1.4 Requirement to supervise the crew of an armoured fighting vehicle, its weapons, and ancillary equipment, is received from orders and standard procedures, and is understood and accepted 1.5 Vehicle is checked for serviceability and prepared for operations in accordance with standard procedures 1.6 Constraints and risks relevant to the task are determined and managed in accordance with standard procedures 1.7 Identification, handling and preparation of in-service ammunition is supervised in accordance with standard procedures 1.8 Resources required for the performance of the task are determined in accordance with standard procedures 1.9 Identified problems/shortfalls are reported to supervisor in accordance with standard procedures 1.10 Deployment of the armoured fighting vehicle into areas of operations is supervised in accordance with standard procedures |
2. Supervise and command the operation of the armoured fighting vehicle | 2.1 Individual decision making process is conducted in accordance with standard procedures 2.2 Orders are prepared and delivered to crew in accordance with standard procedures 2.3 Battle procedure is coordinated and conducted in accordance with standard procedures 2.4 Liaison is conducted in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures 2.5 Armoured fighting vehicle is employed in accordance with tasks as directed 2.6 When required, AFV is driven at a basic level in accordance with standing orders for vehicle operations 2.7 Crew tasks are supervised in accordance with standard procedures 2.8 Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements and recognised safety precautions including those contained in Australian Defence Force procedures, are applied throughout the operation in accordance with standard procedures 2.9 Vehicle tactical operating techniques are applied in accordance with orders and standard procedures 2.10 Operation of the vehicle communications systems is supervised in accordance with standard procedures 2.11 Minor incidents are dealt with 2.12 Major incidents beyond the supervisor's level of authority or competence to deal with are reported to managers and action is taken as directed |
3. Supervise the completion of armoured fighting vehicle tasks | 3.1 Documentation including reports and returns are completed and maintained in accordance with standard procedures 3.2 Maintenance is supervised and conducted in accordance with standard procedures 3.3 Debriefing is conducted as appropriate in accordance with standard procedures |
Required Skills
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required Skills |
allocate appropriate materials and personnel to the task direct, brief, coordinate and monitor personnel interpret orders, instructions and directions operate armoured fighting vehicle weapon systems and ancillary equipment provide reports and appropriate documentation |
Required Knowledge |
armoured tactics and standing operating procedures characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of relevant: ammunition communications equipment drive trains and sub systems specialist equipment weapons command and control procedures OH&S requirements procedures and requirements in the performance of the task reporting requirements and procedures resource allocation processes safety precautions associated with the task vehicle documentation and record compilation |
Evidence Required
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Assessment must confirm the ability to apply the authority and responsibility for effective supervision using available resources and for planning the employment of, organising, directing, coordinating and controlling the crew in the accomplishment of assigned tasks; to work within own authority and commander's intent; to display leadership; to supervise and command within an offensive and defensive operation. Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated over time and observed in a range of environments. This may be in an operational or simulated operational setting. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Context of assessment Competency should be assessed in the context of commanding an armoured fighting vehicle crew and should replicate the requirements described in the Range Statement in this Unit of Competency. The context of assessment would usually be simulated due to the nature of this high-risk environment. Specific resources for assessment Access to a simulated or actual operational environment, an armoured vehicle, its crew, weapons, equipment and ammunition. |
Range Statement
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. | |
Standard procedures may include | Australian Standards Briefs Doctrinal pamphlet Duty statements Legislative requirements 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 Orders Standing Operating Procedures Technical and tactical procedures Written or verbal orders |
Armoured fighting vehicle may include | All current in-service equipment: main battle tank family of vehicles (MBT FOV) Australian light armoured vehicle family of vehicles (ASLAV FOV) armoured personnel carrier family of vehicles (APC FOV) |
Armoured fighting weapons may include | Machine gun MG3 N/AA .50 cal M2 HB MG .30 cal MG L3A3/4 MAG 58 MG MBSGD 12.7 QCB MG Gun 105 mm TK L7A3 25 mm Bushmaster |
Ancillary equipment may include | Binoculars Generators Global positioning system Night fighting equipment Surveillance equipment |
Orders may include | Warning Orders Quick Orders Deliberate Orders Fire Orders And may be: formal or informal written, verbal or transmitted electronically |
Serviceability checks may include | Ancillary equipment Basic maintenance and fault finding Communication checks Functionality of key operating components Vehicle servicing Weapon systems operation |
Vehicle preparation may include | Battle preparation Camouflage Equipment stowage Preparation for air transportation Preparation for land transportation Preparation for sea transportation Preparation for water operations |
Operations may include | Defensive Offensive Operations other than war Security |
Constraints may include | Crew safety Environmental conditions Experience Health Morale Operational tempo and conditions Resources Terrain Time Training short falls Troops to task Welfare |
Risk is | The potential for injury or loss The potential for a hazardous event or hostile action to occur A combination of consequence, exposure and probability/likelihood of a specified hazardous event or hostile action |
Ammunition may include | All current in-service ammunition: 5.56 mm 7.62 mm 9 mm .50 cal/12.7 mm .30 cal 25 mm 40 mm 66 mm 76 mm grenades 84 mm 105 mm F1 grenade And can be identified by: colour hazard band labelling lot/batch numbers markings nomenclature packaging type |
Resources required may include | Ammunition Any allocated support Materials Terrain Time Vehicle Weapons |
Deployment may include | Movement into the area of operations by air, land or sea |
Battle procedure includes | Concurrent activity Early warning Efficient use of time Military appreciation process Rehearsals Warning orders |
Driving an AFV at a basic level includes | In first gear In reverse gear |
Tasks may include | Implementing orders and directions Deploying the AFV, using: navigation site and selection of vehicle position battlecraft fieldcraft Application of fire through: weapon handling selection of weapon system selection of engagement technique selection of ammunition terminal effects Maintaining communications Operating armoured ancillary equipment |
Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements and recognised safety precautions may be | Applied appropriately to the operational environment and context |
Tactical operating techniques may include | Adoption of fire positions Individual vehicle craft Methods of movement Surveillance and counter surveillance techniques |
Vehicle communication systems may include | Associated communication accessories Battlefield command support system Cypher equipment HF installation Remote and line equipment UHF installation VHF installation Vehicle intercommunication system |
Equipment maintenance may include | Ancillary equipment Maintenance of the armoured fighting vehicle and its sub systems Non technical inspection Servicing |
Debriefing may include | Formal Informal Written, personal or transmitted electronically |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Not applicable.