Application
This unit describes the skills required to identify tasks and collect appropriate information, plan and prepare for sniping tasks, control sniping operations and finalise sniping tasks.
This unit applies to combat arms personnel required to supervise and control all aspects of sniper operations 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 perform independently and lead a team under indirect supervision, use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. They would perform complex tasks in a broad 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. Identify tasks and collect appropriate information | 1.1 Determine requirement to conduct sniping 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 address resource requirements. 1.5 Report shortfalls/problems through the chain of command. |
2. Plan and prepare for sniping tasks | 2.1 Assemble 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 sniper teams to perform specialist operations. 2.5 Adjust plans to accord with resource availability. 2.6 Prepare and issue orders to participating sniper teams indicating their missions, tasks, resources, constraints and limitations. 2.7 Supervise and conduct battle procedure. |
3. Control sniping operations | 3.1 Monitor operations to ensure efficient conduct and achievement of the mission. 3.2 Employ appropriate battlespace operating systems. 3.3 Modify plans to reflect requirements in effort, resources and support. 3.4 Coordinate operations as required, reallocating/adjusting resources to meet operational requirements. 3.5 Liaise with superiors, subordinates, supporting organisations and other operations being conducted as required, ensuring feedback and performance is addressed. 3.6 Action reported problems. 3.7 Provide reports. |
4. Finalise sniping tasks | 4.1 Document operations in accordance with current instructions. 4.2 Conduct debriefing. 4.3 Conduct post-activity analysis and make recommendations. 4.4 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 materials and personnel to the operations
developing and delivering orders, instructions, and directions
controlling the operations to achieve the mission efficiently and safely
writing reports and providing appropriate documentation
identifying the application of legislative requirements
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 sniping equipment
characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of the sniping teams
material, personnel skills and other requirements for the operations
Rules of Engagement relevant to the sniping operations
procedures and requirements of the operations
reporting requirements and procedures associated with the operations
safety precautions associated with the operations
sniping operations to be performed
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