Application
This competency was developed for combat arms personnel required to supervise and control all aspects of the operation of a direct fire ground based missile system designed to destroy hostile aircraft in a deployed operational environment but is applicable to any individual in this field of work.
While this work will be undertaken under the commander’s direction the individual must be able to act independently as required by the circumstances, 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
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a Unit of Competency. | Performance Criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the Range Statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide. |
1. Prepare and deploy ground based air defence systems | 1.1 Resourcesrequired for the performance of the task are determined and organised in accordance with orders. 1.2 Identified problems/shortfalls are reported to immediate supervisor in accordance with standard procedures. 1.3 Orders are followed to move to a directed location and concealment is maintained. 1.4 Ground based air defence system is deployed in accordance with orders. 1.5 System is established, integrated and checked for functionality. |
2. Control the engagement of targets with a ground based air defence systems | 2.1 Advice is received on the operational situation and analysed to inform the engagement process. 2.2 Ground based air defence system operations are directed and controlled in accordance with orders and standard procedures. 2.3 Operational data is transmitted to the command post. 2.4 Minor incidents are rectified. 2.5 Major incidents beyond own level of authority or competence are reported to manager/s and action is taken as directed. |
3. Conduct maintenance on ground based air defence systems | 3.1 Operator maintenance activities are supervised. 3.2 Maintenance activities are performed in accordance with standard procedures. |
4. Redeploy a ground based missile system | 4.1 Redeployment preparation is carried out. 4.2 Orders are followed to move from one directed location to another in accordance with standard procedures. |
Required Skills
Required Skills |
communicate effectively interpret orders, instructions and directions manage a small team manual dexterity navigate operate communication equipment participate in air defence system deployment and operation drills recognise aerial targets appropriately use simulation systems |
Required Knowledge |
airspace control measures characteristics, technical capabilities, effects and limitations of air defence systems communication networks factors effecting local defence ground based air defence command structure mechanical principles principles of camouflage radar principles relevant WHS requirements |
Evidence Required
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Assessment must confirm the ability to recognise own level of authority; to correctly identify a number of different types of aerial targets as determined by the Combat Arms Training Centre; to prioritise targets in a high intensity situation encountered in a threat environment; to direct fire in a clear and concise manner, and to take appropriate action in the event of misfire and cancel missile in 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 a simulated operational environment due to the high cost of ammunition. Specific resources for assessment Access to a hi |
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. | |
Resources required may include: | ammunition any allocated support generators ground based air defence weapon system materials personnel rations stores vehicles visual alerting and cueing systems weapons |
Standard procedures may 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 relevant state/territory or federal legislation routine orders standing operating procedures standing orders written and verbal orders |
Ground based air defence system may include: | alerting and cueing system short range air defence weapon system very low level air defence weapon system |
Operations may include: | cancel missile in fire control firing misfire procedures operator direction target identification target prioritisation |
Operational data may include: | ammunition report engagement report situation report |
Minor incidents may include: | damage to equipment misfire |
Major incidents may include: | explosive ordnance incident incorrect target identification injury to personnel |
Maintenance may include: | non-technical inspection test and adjust equipment |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
Not applicable.