Operate and maintain an armoured fighting vehicle Evidence Guide

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Evidence Guide: DEFCA101B - Operate and maintain an armoured fighting vehicle

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DEFCA101B - Operate and maintain an armoured fighting vehicle

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Prepare armoured fighting vehicle for operations

Armoured fighting vehicle is checked for operation, documentation is completed and equipment is stowed in accordance with standard procedures
In-service ammunition is identified and handled in accordance with standard procedures
Armoured fighting vehicle is prepared for battle
Armoured fighting vehicle faults are identified, reported and/or rectified in accordance with standard procedures
Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation in accordance with standard procedures

Armoured fighting vehicle is checked for operation, documentation is completed and equipment is stowed in accordance with standard procedures

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In-service ammunition is identified and handled in accordance with standard procedures

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Armoured fighting vehicle is prepared for battle

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Armoured fighting vehicle faults are identified, reported and/or rectified in accordance with standard procedures

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Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation in accordance with standard procedures

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Operate armoured fighting vehicle

Road laws and other legislative requirements are applied throughout the operation in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures
Armoured fighting vehicle is driven in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures
Tactical operating techniques are applied in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures
Driving techniques to negotiate complex terrain are applied in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures
Faults are reacted to in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures
Armoured fighting vehicle is manoeuvred to allow the direct fire weapon systems to be employed in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures
Vehicle communications systems are operated in accordance with standard procedures
Navigational techniques are applied in accordance with orders and standard procedures

Road laws and other legislative requirements are applied throughout the operation in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures

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Armoured fighting vehicle is driven in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures

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Tactical operating techniques are applied in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures

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Driving techniques to negotiate complex terrain are applied in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures

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Faults are reacted to in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures

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Armoured fighting vehicle is manoeuvred to allow the direct fire weapon systems to be employed in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures

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Vehicle communications systems are operated in accordance with standard procedures

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Navigational techniques are applied in accordance with orders and standard procedures

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Conduct operator maintenance

Inspections and checks are conducted to maintain armoured fighting vehicle performance in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures
Armoured fighting vehicle sub-systems and ancillary equipment are tested, adjusted or replaced in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures
Relevant documentation is completed and stored in accordance with standard procedures

Inspections and checks are conducted to maintain armoured fighting vehicle performance in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures

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Armoured fighting vehicle sub-systems and ancillary equipment are tested, adjusted or replaced in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures

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Relevant documentation is completed and stored in accordance with standard procedures

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to receive and apply orders; to react instinctively to orders; to operate the vehicle without a breach of safety procedures; to apply tactical operating techniques over cross country, roads and water crossings and to apply defensive driving techniques work as an effective member of the crew.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over a range of actual or simulated operator contexts that could be expected in an operation.

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. The individual must be assessed as part of a crew.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to an armoured fighting vehicle, crew and suitable area for driving.

Required Skills and Knowledge

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

Required Skills

apply operational safety

communication skills

drive a vehicle

employ relevant vehicle equipment

fieldcraft skills

maintenance skills

navigation techniques

work in a team

Required Knowledge

characteristics and employment of vehicle weapon systems

characteristics, technical capabilities, maintenance requirements and employment of vehicle communication systems

characteristics, technical capabilities, maintenance requirements, effects, employment and limitations of vehicle

current operational environment

fieldcraft

navigation techniques

operational safety

orders

specific civil and military regulations relevant to the operation of the vehicle

team work

vehicle documentation

Range Statement


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.
Armoured fighting vehicle may include	All current in-service equipment: main battle tank family of vehicles (MBT FOV) Australian light armoured vehicle family of vehicles (ASLAV FOV) armoured personnel carrier family of vehicles (APC FOV)
Checking an armoured fighting vehicle include	Preparation for recovery and water operations Testing, adjusting and/or replacing: air intake and exhaust system braking systems cooling system engine lubrication system firefighting equipment fuel system hydraulic system lighting, electrical and charging system pivot steering system steering mechanical and hydraulic systems suspension and running gear transmission system transfer case, differentials and marine drives universal joints, drive shafts and planetary gears vehicles batteries
Standard procedures may include	Australian Standards Job guides, pamphlets and other publications Manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions OH&S regulations Organisational policies and procedures Relevant local government by-laws Relevant state/territory or federal legislation Verbal and/or written orders and job instructions
Ammunition may include	120 mm 105 mm 25 mm 12.7 mm .50 calibre .30 calibre 7.62 mm 9 mm 5.56 mm And can be identified by: colour hazard band labelling lot/batch numbers markings nomenclature packaging type eg high explosive anti-tank (HEAT), high explosive squash head (HESH), armour piercing discarding sabot (APDS)
Preparing an armoured fighting vehicle for battle may include loading	Ammunition Camouflage gear Fuel Water
Driving an armoured fighting vehicle include	Starting Steering Manoeuvring Positioning Stopping
Tactical operating techniques must include	Specific patrol formations Methods of movement Adoption of fire positions Concealment procedures Turret down Hull down All around defence Jockeying Counter surveillance techniques Use of ground to provide cover and concealment Physical concealment of vehicle
Driving techniques must include	Approach (entry/exit) Gear selection Speed Steering Use of brakes
Complex terrain may include	Ascents and descents Bogs and marshlands Close country Dirt tracks Ditches Knife edges Open country Ridges Roads and highways Slopes Trenches Urban and rural areas Vertical steps Water courses
Direct fire weapon systems may include	APC FOV weapons systems (e.g. 12.7 mm, 7.62 mm) ASLAV FOV weapon systems (e.g. 25 mm) MBT FOV weapon systems (e.g.105 mm, 120 mm)
Vehicle communication systems may include	Associated communication accessories Battlefield command support system Cipher equipment HF installation Remote and line equipment UHF installation VHF installation Vehicle intercommunication system
Navigational techniques may include	Map marking Map reading Operating global positioning systems Route cards
Inspections and checks may include	First parade Halt parade Final parade Ancillary equipment Basic maintenance and fault finding Communication checks Functionality of key operating components Service engine Weapon systems operation
Sub-systems may include	Air intake and exhaust system AFV ramp system Compressed air and braking systems Cooling system Engine lubrication system Firefighting equipment Fuel system Heater Hydraulic system Lighting, electrical and charging system Nuclear, biological and chemical (NBC) system Pivot steering system Steering mechanical and hydraulic systems Suspension and running gear Transfer case, differentials and marine drives Transmission system Universal joints, drive shafts and planetary gears Vehicles batteries Water operations system Wheels and suspension
Ancillary equipment may include	Block and tackle Chainsaw De-humidifiers Emergency breathing apparatus Firefighting equipment Fuel pumps Generators Global positioning systems Night fighting equipment Specialist medical equipment Specialist tools and equipment

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Evidence Guide: DEFCA101B - Operate and maintain an armoured fighting vehicle

Student: __________________________________________________

Signature: _________________________________________________

Tips for gathering evidence to demonstrate your skills

DEFCA101B - Operate and maintain an armoured fighting vehicle

Prepare armoured fighting vehicle for operations

Operate armoured fighting vehicle

Conduct operator maintenance

Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

Comments:

Instructions to Assessors

Teacher: ___________________________ Date: _