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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

calculate range predictions

interpret environmental data

optimise sonar equipment

Required Knowledge

basic oceanography theory

publications and logs

relevant registered publications

sonar organisation

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 reporting procedures

complete a minimum of ten hours of sonar systems operations of which a minimum of three hours is contact time on a submerged contact live or simulated

work within ones delegated authority

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time that is sufficient to include dealings with 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

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
Sonar system may include	Associated platform specific sonar systems: decoy equipment operating manuals and publications environmental tools sonar display Fire control systems for underwater targets Underwater telephone
Serviceability of sonar system includes	Daily System Operability Tests (DSOTs)
Optimising a sonar display may include	Setting up for best performance Setting up to operator requirements
Outside environmental conditions may include	Biographical Man-made interference (deliberate and non deliberate) Oceanographical Topographical
Environmental tools may include	Expendable bathy thermograph Tactical environment support system
Other sensors/sources may include	Combat data system Electronic support Underwater telephone, sono buoys Visual
Problems or issues may include	Mechanical failure Outside environmental conditions Power failure System failure Tactical considerations
Transferring sonar system operation may include	Comprehensive hand over of current situation and system configuration