The application of this unit in the workplace - the environments, complexities and situations involved - will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package. This text will be useful for the purposes of job descriptions, recruitment advice or job analysis; where possible, it will not be too job specific to allow other industries to import it into other Training Packages, where feasible. | |
Prerequisite Unit/s | Nil |
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Set up radar | 1.1 Radar is prepared for operation in accordance with standard procedures 1.2 Radar is initialised and used in accordance with standard procedures and manufacturer's instructions 1.3 Operational performance and accuracy of the radar is confirmed and appropriate action is taken where performance is out of limits 1.4 Misrepresentations and false echoes are detected and discounted |
2. Operate radar | 2.1 Radar is operated in accordance with standard procedures to produce required data 2.2 Data produced by the radar is interpreted and used to assist command decisions, taking into account known limitations and errors associated with the equipment 2.3 Faults or difficulties within the operator's ability to correct are corrected 2.4 Any faults or difficulties beyond the operator's ability to correct are referred to supervisor and action is taken as directed 2.5 Data is provided to supervisor or user 2.6 Administration is completed in accordance with standard procedures 2.7 Operational maintenance is conducted as required |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required Skills |
apply relevant OH&S requirements apply operational safety conduct equipment maintenance fieldcraft skills including tactical movement and camouflage interpret and respond to orders observation, recording and reporting skills participate in weapon drills use communication systems use equipment/instruments |
Required Knowledge |
characteristics and effects of hostile and friendly equipment and weapons nature of the threat environment radar equipment characteristics and limitations relevant OH&S constraints Rules of Engagement tactical techniques and procedures target recognition |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Assessment must confirm the ability to interpret directions from supervisors and to carry out each operator task. Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated on deployment of equipment in a range of different environments. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Context of assessment Competency should be assessed in an operational or simulated operational environment. The simulation should replicate the live environment where stress and fatigue are key features. Specific resources for assessment Access to appropriate radar equipment and an appropriate field site or a high fidelity simulator. |
Guidance information for assessment | Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package. |
The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. | |
Operating a radar may include | Classification Identification Location Navigation |
Standard procedures may include | Australian Standards Defence Instructions Doctrine pamphlets Job guides, other publications Manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions Occupational health and safety (OH&S) regulations Organisational policies and procedures Procedure manuals Relevant local government by-laws Relevant state/territory or federal legislation Routine Orders Standing Operating Procedures Standing Orders Written and verbal orders |
Appropriate action may include | Correcting faults using basic fault finding skills Re-entering data Reporting to supervisor |
Limitations and errors may include | Electronic line of sight Elevation Field of view Range |
Operational maintenance may include | Cleaning Diagnostic tests Lubricating Service ancillary equipment Visual inspection |
Not applicable.
This unit contains employability skills. |
Not applicable.