Application
This unit describes the skills required to supervise and control all aspects of the operation of indirect fire weapons. While this work will be undertaken under the commander’s direction the individual must be able to act independently as required by the circumstances.
This unit applies to combat arms personnel who are required to supervise and control all aspects of the operation of an indirect fire weapons 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 lead a team under indirect supervision. They use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. They would perform routine tasks in a range of unpredictable 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. Prepare and deploy an indirect fire weapon | 1.1 Determine and organise resources required. 1.2 Report identified problems/shortfalls to immediate supervisor. 1.3 Deploy indirect fire weapon in accordance with orders. |
2. Engage targets with indirect fire | 2.1 Direct and control indirect fire weapon operations. 2.2 Select appropriate ammunition. 2.3 Rectify minor incidents. 2.4 Report major incidents beyond own level of authority or competence to manager/s and take action as directed. |
3. Maintain indirect fire weapons | 3.1 Supervise operator maintenance activities. 3.2 Complete maintenance activities. |
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.
interpreting orders
leading an indirect fire weapon operating crew
conducting sight testing
conducting non-technical inspections
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.
ammunition:
type colour hazard band labelling
marking
slot/batch numbers
packaging
nomenclature
factors affecting local defence
laws of armed conflict
principles of camouflage
safety precautions associated with the task
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