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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

apply organisational doctrine

conduct daily system operability tests DSOTS

detect contacts via electronic means

optimise operations room equipment

use correct voice procedure

use identification procedures

Required Knowledge

basic principles and characteristics of radar

cryptographic materials

environmental prediction system

external communications

internal communications

relevant registered publications

tactical data systems

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to

maintain effective communication by using clear and concise procedures

identify track and report contacts over a minimum of one hour

complete a minimum eight hours of radar systems operations using a manual or automated system

work within ones delegated authority

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time that is sufficient to include a range and variety of situations

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated workplace environment

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace

Method of assessment

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision andor mentoring which is typically recorded in a competency workbook

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industryapproved simulated work environment Forms of assessment that are typically used include

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions

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.
Standard operating procedures may include	Australian Standards Job guides, pamphlets and other publications Manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions Occupational health and safety regulations Organisational policies and procedures Relevant local government by laws Relevant state/territory or federal legislation or regulations Written and verbal orders and job instructions
Radar system may include	Associated communications equipment: radio equipment for internal and external communications radio headsets Associated IFF equipment Associated operating manuals and publications Radar display
Optimising a radar display may include	Setting up for best performance Setting up to operator requirements
Outside environmental conditions may include	Absorption Atmospheric layers Man-made interference (deliberate and non deliberate) Scattering Sea clutter Weather
Internal communications may include	Broadcast circuits Sound powered activated communications Telephone
External communications may include	Data links Radio (HF/VHF/UHF) Satellite Signals/messages
Other available sensors/sources may include	Acoustic Electronic support C4I Information systems Visual
Problems or issues may include	Mechanical failure Outside environmental conditions Power failure System failure Tactical consideration
Transferring radar system operations may include	Comprehensive handover of current situation and system configuration