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

PUADEFTP002B Operate a vehicle at night

PUADEFTP003B Operate a vehicle over difficult terrain

PUADEFTP004B Operate a vehicle using night fighting equipment

TDTF1097B Apply fatigue management strategies

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Camouflage and conceal a vehicle to counter observation, surveillance and detection from threats to security

1.1 Specialist equipment appropriate to the task is obtained and checked for serviceability

1.2 Vehicle is prepared for tactical employment and operational driving in a threat environment in accordance with standard procedures and instructions

1.3 Vehicle is camouflaged from observation, surveillance and detection in accordance with procedures and instructions

1.4 Vehicle and its signature are concealed from observation, surveillance and detection using natural and artificial resources

2. Apply tactical deployment drills and contingency actions when driving a vehicle in an environment of threat

2.1 Vehicle is driven singularly and in convoy in a threat environment in accordance with standard procedures and convoy instructions, as directed

2.2 Vehicle is tactically deployed during halts in accordance with standard procedures

2.3 Vehicle contingency actions are employed when threatened, in accordance with standard procedures

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

prepare a vehicle for operational driving

drive a vehicle under operational conditions

follow instructions/directives and verbally report information

participate in team

encourage other team members

use a variety of verbal and non-verbal communication techniques including language style, active listening

read and implement written or verbal orders and procedures

Required Knowledge

tactical deployment procedures including convoy driving procedures and actions at a halt and occupation of a hide or administrative position

threats to vehicle security, observation and detection

contingency actions

team work principles and strategies

techniques for supporting others

composition of teams and roles and responsibilities of team members

verbal and non-verbal communication techniques including hand signals, language style, active listening

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to reduce vulnerability through preparation of the vehicle, the use of camouflage and concealment, and the application of contingency actions that minimise risk.

It is essential that if faced with a threat the driver is capable of carrying out contingency actions to prevent or minimise damage to the person, the vehicle and the load, both when travelling alone and in convoy with other vehicles.

Assessment must also confirm the application of counter-surveillance doctrine and procedures and the employment of operational driving techniques, in driving both a light and medium vehicle, carrying both general cargo and personnel, in a simulated operational environment.

It is essential that competence is demonstrated in:

selection of halt and hide positions that make best use of the natural terrain and vegetation, and provide maximum concealment

occupation of halt and hide positions, optimising the position of the vehicle and the timely application and erection of camouflage

procedures for camouflaging a vehicle, including use of natural vegetation and artificial aids such as camouflage nets and support sets that allow emergency redeployment of the vehicle without entanglement.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated as part of a broader assessment activity involving the tactical deployment of drivers and vehicles over an extended period. Performance will need to demonstrate reacting to a range of threats and carrying out contingency actions on a number of occasions.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed carrying both general cargo and personnel. While assessment will normally be conducted as a team activity involving a number of vehicles and drivers, evidence of individual performance should be gathered on operational driving, the tactical deployment of vehicles, the use of camouflage to prevent observation and detection and the employment of contingency actions such as counter ambush and counter air attack. Most assessment tasks require the cooperation and assistance of other team members, therefore the ability to work as part of a team should be included in the overall assessment.

Assessment should be sequential from the actions of the individual on the receipt of instructions for movement through to the employment of contingency actions. Given that most of this unit of competency is based on the application of drills and procedures the assessment will be conducted primarily through the observation of practical skills. Errors detected in performance can be used to prompt a more detailed examination of a particular knowledge or skill and verbal and/or a written questioning of underpinning knowledge may complement practical assessments.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to a suitable training and assessment area to simulate operational conditions.

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.

Vehicles may include

All wheeled road transport vehicles (in Defence this equates to B class vehicles)

Work environment includes all operational road transport situations include

Operations conducted during the day or night including under illumination and reduced lighting

Work conducted in exposed conditions

A variety of road, terrain, weather and vegetation conditions including off-road

A range of threatening situations

Threats may include

Mines and booby traps (command detonated and pressure release)

Indirect attack from the air by aircraft and artillery

Direct attack from ground based weapons

Thrown projectiles and visibility retardants

Puncturing and disabling devices such as spikes

Specialist equipment may include

Night fighting equipment

Weapons

Communications equipment

Camouflage nets

Camouflage support sets

Vehicle skirts and shrouds

Vehicle preparation may include

Start up checks of vehicle operation

Checking standard vehicle accessories and equipment

Fitting specialist equipment such as night fighting equipment and camouflage nets

Removing unnecessary seating

Hardening floors

Mounting weapons

Removal of roofing

Installation of wire mesh and screens to repel projectiles

Removal of extraneous equipment e.g. tailgate

Covering/blackout painting of reflective areas

Fitting shrouds and skirts

Reporting deficiencies to the supervisor and taking remedial action

Standard procedures include

Written and verbal orders, convoy orders and instructions

Standing orders, routine orders, procedures manuals, doctrine pamphlets, job instructions

Guides and other publications

Defence Road Transport Instructions, Driver's Handbook, vehicle user's handbook

Procedures prescribed for the vehicle by the relevant state/territory road traffic authority and parent Defence unit/formation

Observation, surveillance and detection methods may include

Visual

Thermal

Acoustic

Vibration

Electronic

Natural and artificial resources that may be used to conceal the vehicle may include

Vegetation

Terrain

Buildings and other manufactured structures

Camouflage nets and support sets

Convoy instructions may include

Vehicle speeds

Vehicle spacing

Light restrictions

Synchronous start up and shut down procedures

Long and short halt procedures

Action on enemy contact

Tactical deployment may include

Individual movement of vehicles along roads and tracks

Convoy driving

Individual and collective occupation of defensive positions, harbours, hides and administrative support areas

Vehicle contingency action may include

Counter-ambush drills

Counter-mine drills

Counter-air attack drills

Counter-obstacle drills

This unit contains employability skills.