Application
This unit describes the skills required to operate a radar in order to locate targets and to provide information as directed by the operational plan. Operation of the radar may include: classification, identification, location and navigation.
This unit was developed for those required to operate a radar but is applicable to any individual in this field of work.
The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.
Those undertaking this unit would work as part of a team and under direct or indirect supervision. They would use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. They would perform specific tasks in a range of unpredictable contexts.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Set up radar | 1.1 Prepare radar for operation. 1.2 Initialise radar. 1.3 Confirm operational performance and accuracy of the radar and take action where performance is out of limits. 1.4 Detect and discount misrepresentations and false echoes. |
2. Operate radar | 2.1 Interpret and use radar data to assist command decisions, taking into account known limitations and errors associated with the equipment. 2.2 Resolve faults or difficulties within the operator’s ability. 2.3 Refer any faults or difficulties beyond the operator’s ability to correct to supervisor and take action as directed. 2.4 Provide data to supervisor or user. 2.5 Complete administration. 2.6 Conduct operational maintenance. |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.
applying operational safety
conducting equipment maintenance
applying fieldcraft skills including tactical movement and camouflage
carrying out each operator task
Evidence of Knowledge
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.
characteristics and effects of hostile and friendly equipment and weapons
nature of the threat environment
radar equipment characteristics and limitations
relevant WHS constraints
Rules of Engagement
tactical techniques and procedures
target recognition
Assessment Conditions
Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Foundation Skills
The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.
Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.
Competency Field
Military Skills