DEFCA209B - Select sites for deployment in a threat environment

DEFCA209B
Select sites for deployment in a threat environment

This unit covers the competency required to select a work site in a threat environment.The person will select sites through an independent reconnaissance to determine the most suitable location for deployment.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. In a Defence context, this means that there is no civilian need to hold this unit in order to meet licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.

Application

This competency was developed for combat arms personnel required to select sites for deployment in an operational environment but is applicable to any individual in this field of work.

The person would normally work within a team providing protection from possible threats, but also must be prepared to act independently, 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 for site selection

1.1 Orders are received from supervisor and confirmed.

1.2 A reconnaissance plan is prepared.

1.3 Equipment is selected and checked for serviceability in accordance with standard procedures.

2. Select sites

2.1 Possible sites are reviewed from appropriate areas.

2.2 Possible sites are evaluated for suitability.

2.3 Most suitable site is selected and relevant data is recorded.

2.4 Post site selection activities are conducted in accordance with standard procedures.

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

calculate mathematical data

navigate

use communications systems

work in a team environment

Required Knowledge

characteristics, capabilities of the equipment to be deployed

use of an appreciation process

Evidence Required

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to make workable assessments of site suitability; to record data accurately and to complete the task within the allocated time frame.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time and across a range of simulated or actual workplace situations.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment. The individual must be assessed as part of a team.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to a training or operational setting and equipment required for reconnaissance.

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.
Reconnaissance plan may include:	actions to be taken in the event of an incident methods of movement routes security considerations timings
Equipment may include:	communications equipment global positioning systems navigational equipment site markers survey instruments
Standard procedures include:	Australian Standards defence instructions doctrinal pamphlets job guides, other publications manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions work health and safety (WHS) 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
Reviewing possible sites may include:	aerial photographs geospatial data maps satellite imagery
Evaluating suitable sites may include:	accessibility clear fields of view forward terrain obstruction gradient natural obstacles purpose threat levels
Post site selection activities may include	analysis of collected data briefing site occupants and supervisors preparation for site occupation preparation of directions in relation to site

Sectors

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Licensing Information

Not applicable.