Application
This unit was developed for combat arms soldiers working within an operational zone in Defence. Typically these individuals must demonstrate the ability to work as individuals and as part of an armoured vehicle crew under direct and/or indirect supervision, use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs.
All activities are carried out in accordance with relevant organisational policies and procedures.
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare armoured vehicle for operations | 1.1 Armoured vehicle is checked for operation, documentation is completed and equipment is stowed in accordance with standard procedures. 1.2 Armoured vehicle is prepared for battle. 1.3 Armoured vehicle faults are identified, reported and/or rectified in accordance with standard procedures. 1.4 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation in accordance with standard procedures. |
2. Operate armoured vehicle | 2.1 Road laws and other legislative requirements are applied throughout the operation in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures. 2.2 Armoured fighting vehicle is driven in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures. 2.3 Tactical operating techniques are applied in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures. 2.4 Driving techniques to negotiate complex terrain are applied in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures. 2.5 Faults are reacted to in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures. 2.6 Vehicle communications systems are operated in accordance with standard procedures. 2.7 Navigational techniques are applied in accordance with orders and standard procedures. |
3. Conduct operator maintenance | 3.1 Inspections and checks are conducted to maintain armoured fighting vehicle performance in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures. 3.2 Armoured vehicle sub 3.3 Relevant documentation is completed and stored in accordance with standard procedures. |
Required Skills
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required Skills |
apply operational safety communication skills drive a vehicle employ relevant vehicle equipment fieldcraft skills maintenance skills navigation techniques work in a team |
Required Knowledge |
armoured vehicle tactics, techniques and procedures characteristics and employment of vehicle weapon systems characteristics, technical capabilities, maintenance requirements and employment of vehicle communication systems characteristics, technical capabilities, maintenance requirements, effects, employment and limitations of vehicle current operational environment fieldcraft navigation techniques operational safety orders specific civil and military regulations relevant to the operation of the vehicle team work vehicle documentation |
Evidence Required
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Assessment must confirm the ability to receive and apply orders; to react instinctively to orders; to operate the vehicle without a breach of safety procedures; to apply tactical operating techniques over cross country, roads and water crossings and to apply defensive driving techniques work as an effective member of the crew. Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated over a range of actual or simulated operator contexts that could be expected in an operation. |
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. The individual must be assessed as part of a crew. Specific resources for assessment Access to an armoured vehicle, crew and suitable area for driving. |
Range Statement
Armoured vehicle may include: | all current in main battle tank family of vehicles light armoured vehicle family of vehicles light tracked armoured family of vehicles |
Checking an armoured vehicle may include: | preparation for recovery and water operations testing, adjusting and/or replacing: air intake and exhaust system braking systems cooling system engine lubrication system firefighting equipment fuel system hydraulic system lighting, electrical and charging system pivot steering system steering mechanical and hydraulic systems suspension and running gear transmission system transfer case, differentials and marine drives universal joints, drive shafts and planetary gears vehicles batteries |
Standard procedures may include: | Australian Standards job guides, pamphlets and other publications manufacturers’ handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions WHS regulations organisational policies and procedures relevant local government by relevant state/territory or federal legislation verbal and/or written orders and job instructions |
Preparing an armoured vehicle for battle may include: | loading: ammunition camouflage gear fuel water |
Driving an armoured vehicle may include: | starting steering manoeuvring positioning stopping |
Tactical operating techniques must include: | specific patrol formations methods of movement adoption of fire positions concealment procedures turret down hull down all around defence jockeying counter surveillance techniques use of ground to provide cover and concealment physical concealment of vehicle |
Driving techniques must include | approach (entry/exit) gear selection speed steering use of brakes |
Complex terrain may include: | ascents and descents bogs and marshlands close country dirt tracks ditches knife edges open country ridges roads and highways slopes trenches urban and rural areas vertical steps water courses |
Vehicle communication systems may include: | associated communication accessories battlefield command support system cipher equipment HF installation Remote and line equipment UHF installation VHF installation vehicle intercommunication system |
Navigational techniques may include: | map marking map reading operating global positioning systems route cards |
Inspections and checks may include: | first parade halt parade final parade ancillary equipment basic maintenance and fault finding communication checks functionality of key operating components service engine weapon systems operation |
Sub | air intake and exhaust system armoured vehicle ramp system compressed air and braking systems cooling system engine lubrication system firefighting equipment fuel system heater hydraulic system lighting, electrical and charging system nuclear, biological and chemical (nbc) system pivot steering system steering mechanical and hydraulic systems suspension and running gear transfer case, differentials and marine drives transmission system universal joints, drive shafts and planetary gears vehicles batteries water operations system wheels and suspension |
Ancillary equipment may include: | block and tackle chainsaw de emergency breathing apparatus firefighting equipment fuel pumps generators global positioning systems night fighting equipment specialist medical equipment specialist tools and equipment |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
Not applicable.