Application
This unit describes the skills required to inspect, test and troubleshoot faults with radar systems and components in an environment away from a maintenance facility.
This unit applies to combat arms personnel who are required to inspect, test and troubleshoot faults with radar systems and components in a deployed operational environment.
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 under indirect supervision. They use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. They would perform routine tasks in familiar 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. Inspect radar systems and components | 1.1 Identify specific inspection requirements using relevant maintenance documentation and modification status, including system defect reports where relevant. 1.2 Visually or physically check primary radar system components for external signs of defects. 1.3 Identify and note/report defects. |
2. Test/adjust radar systems and components | 2.1 Prepare radar system for the application of power/system operation. 2.2 Functionally test radar system for evidence of serviceability or malfunction. 2.3 Perform system calibration or adjustments. |
3. Troubleshoot primary radar system faults | 3.1 Draw conclusions about the nature and cause of the fault from available evidence and take appropriate action. 3.2 Use available information from maintenance documentation, inspection and test results to assist in fault determination. 3.3 Use maintenance manual fault diagnosis guides and logic processes. 3.4 Identify faults beyond authority to repair and document for higher level repair by an outside agency. 3.5 Locate, identify cause of and record primary radar system faults in maintenance documentation. 3.6 Identify, select and obtain spare parts, consumables and other equipment. 3.7 Rectify fault in accordance with maintenance documentation. 3.8 Complete documentation and records. |
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 analytical skills
performing radar drills and procedures
referring problems on to appropriate outside agencies
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, tabulated data and limitations of the radar equipment
principles of radar theory
Assessment Conditions
Competency should be demonstrated over a range of radar maintenance scenarios that could be expected in the workplace. Competency should be assessed on operations or in a simulated operational environment. Specifically, access is required to the following resources:
a radar
ancillary equipment
maintenance documentation
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