Application
This unit describes the skills required to command, lead and manage a combat organisation or detachment of up to 30 personnel under extreme conditions in a high risk environment. Members of the organisation or detachment may be drawn from military personnel from the armoured, artillery, engineer or infantry corps or a group made up of personnel from more than one corps.
This unit was developed for combat personnel required to deploy in an operational environment, 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 typically work independently or as part of a team, under indirect supervision. They use discretion and judgement, lead by example and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. They would perform complex tasks in a broad range of unpredictable and demanding contexts.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to 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. Identify tasks and collect appropriate information | 1.1 Determine requirement to conduct combat tasks from orders, and identify and apply appropriate standard procedures. 1.2 Determine and manage constraints imposed on tasks. 1.3 Identify and address training requirements. 1.4 Identify and manage resource requirements. 1.5 Report shortfalls/problems through the chain of command. |
2. Plan and prepare for combat tasks | 2.1 Identify and analyse information and intelligence in support of operations. 2.2 Identify and manage risk. 2.3 Conduct decision making process. 2.4 Identify and advise combat elements appropriate to the task. 2.5 Manage in-service resources allocated to the task. 2.6 Adjust plans to accord with resource availability. 2.7 Prepare and issue orders to combat organisations indicating their missions, tasks, resources, constraints and limitations. 2.8 Supervise and conduct battle procedure. 2.9 Liaise with stakeholders. |
3. Conduct combat operations | 3.1 Employ and/or coordinate appropriate supporting battlespace operating systems. 3.2 Modify plans to reflect changes in effort, resources and support. 3.3 Conduct operations as ordered, reallocating/adjusting resources to meet operational requirements. 3.4 Monitor operations to ensure efficiency of their conduct and achievement of the mission. 3.5 Action reported problems. 3.6 Provide reports. |
4. Finalise combat operations | 4.1 Conduct debriefing. 4.2 Conduct post activity analysis and make recommendations. 4.3 Compile and process reports and returns. |
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.
allocating appropriate resources and personnel to the operations
developing plans and delivering orders, instructions, directions and training programs
commanding, directing, controlling, conducting, coordinating and monitoring subordinate organisations and activities
providing reports and documentation
coordinating multiple activities
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, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of relevant combat arms organisations
organisation, tactics, techniques and procedures of the threat organisation
resources, personnel skills and other requirements to conduct operations
operational environment
standard procedures and requirements for the conduct of operations
reporting requirements and procedures associated with the conduct of operations
safety precautions associated with the conduct of operations
operational doctrine for the conduct of combat arms operations
combat arms tactics, techniques and procedures
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