Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

PUADEFCA209B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Select sites for deployment in a threat environment

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUADEFCA209B - Select sites for deployment in a threat environment
Description This unit covers the competency required to select a work site in a threat environment.The person will select sites through an independent reconnaissance to determine the most suitable location for deployment.The person would normally work within a team providing protection from possible threats.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application 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.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Prerequisite Unit/sNil
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for site selection
  • Orders are received from supervisor and confirmed
  • A reconnaissance plan is prepared
  • Equipment is selected and checked for serviceability in accordance with standard procedures
       
Element: Select sites
  • Possible sites are reviewed from appropriate areas
  • Possible sites are evaluated for suitability
  • Most suitable site is selected and relevant data is recorded
  • Post site selection activities are conducted in accordance with standard procedures
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to make workable assessments of site suitability; to record data accurately and to complete the task within the allocated time frame.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over a number of occasions and in a range of settings.

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 a training or operational setting and equipment required for reconnaissance.

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.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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

Required Skills

calculate mathematical data

navigate

use communications systems

work in a team environment

Required Knowledge

Characteristics, capabilities of the equipment to be deployed

Use of an appreciation process

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.

Threat environment may include

An area that features a hostile presence

Reconnaissance plan may include

Actions to be taken in the event of an incident

Methods of movement

Routes

Security considerations

Timings

Equipment may include

Communications equipment

Global positioning systems

Navigational equipment

Site markers

Survey instruments

Standard procedures include

Australian Standards

Defence Instructions

Doctrinal 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

Reviewing possible sites may include examination of

Aerial photographs

Geospatial data

Maps

Satellite imagery

Evaluating suitable sites includes considering

Accessibility

Clear fields of view

Forward terrain obstruction

Gradient

Natural obstacles

Purpose

Threat levels

Post site selection activities may include

Analysis of collected data

Briefing site occupants and supervisors

Preparation for site occupation

Preparation of directions in relation to site

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Orders are received from supervisor and confirmed 
A reconnaissance plan is prepared 
Equipment is selected and checked for serviceability in accordance with standard procedures 
Possible sites are reviewed from appropriate areas 
Possible sites are evaluated for suitability 
Most suitable site is selected and relevant data is recorded 
Post site selection activities are conducted in accordance with standard procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

PUADEFCA209B - Select sites for deployment in a threat environment
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Assessment Record Sheet

PUADEFCA209B - Select sites for deployment in a threat environment

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