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

PUADEFCA412B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate a mortar

Version 1.0
Issue Date: June 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUADEFCA412B - Operate a mortar
Description This unit covers the competency required to operate a mortar in the Australian Defence Force (ADF). The individual will be under direct supervision, usually as part of a team and will usually operate under direct Orders for Opening Fire and in accordance with the Rules of Engagement.
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: Position the weapon
  • Weapon position is prepared for firing in accordance with standard procedures
  • Ancillary equipment is prepared for use and operated as required or directed
  • Weapon is prepared for firing in accordance with standard procedures
  • Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation
       
Element: Aim the weapon
  • Sighting equipment is prepared for use and operated as required or directed
  • Firing data is calculated both manually and electronically, and communicated to supervisor
  • Mortar is aimed and adjusted as directed in accordance with standard procedures
       
Element: Fire the mortar
  • Ammunition is handled and prepared under supervision and in accordance with standard procedures
  • Ammunition is visually inspected and defects are reported to supervisor
  • Weapon drills are conducted in accordance with standard procedures
  • Mortar is fired in an operational environment and in accordance with orders
       
Element: Maintainand stow the mortar
  • Weapon and associated equipment are cleaned and serviced as required
  • Defects are identified and rectified within limits of authority or reported to supervisor
  • Documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures
  • Mortar is secured 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 carry out all weapon drills as listed in the Range Statement; to work as part of a team; to fire the weapon using, as a minimum, high explosive ammunition; and to complete a variety of firing data calculations as listed in the Range Statement.

Assessment must be conducted by day and night.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated by day and night over a period of live firing missions using a variety of ammunition types.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed using live ammunition and in a simulated operational threat environment. The mortar operator should be exposed to the extremes of the operational environment where a person is under physical and mental stress. The context of assessment would usually be simulated due to the nature of this high-risk environment.

Assessment must be conducted by day and night.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to a mortar, ammunition and a live firing range.

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

achieve the required effects of fire

apply battlecraft

apply fieldcraft

apply recognised safety precautions

handle weapons safely in an operational environment

interpret fire control orders

Required Knowledge

battlecraft

characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of mortars and ammunition

fieldcraft

OH&S requirements

recognised safety precautions

target indication procedure

team work

weapon drills

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.

Mortar may include

81 mm calibre

Standard procedures may include

Australian Standards

Defence Instructions

Doctrinal pamphlets

Job guides, other publications

Manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions

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

Ancillary equipment may include

Aiming devices

Complete Equipment Schedule (CES)

Night aiming devices

Sighting systems

Firing data may include

Circular/rectangular sheath

Coverage

Datum

Grids

Intersection

Linear

Link shooting

Location

Polar

Proving the belt

Shift

Ammunition may include

Anti tank

High explosive (HE)

Illumination

Improved conventional munitions

Precision guided munitions

Smoke

White phosphorus

And may be used with fuse types:

delay

proximity

near surface burst super quick (point detonating/graze)

time

Ammunition defects may include

Corrosion

Cracks

Damaged charge bags

Damaged packaging

Rust

Weeping

Weapon drills must include

Action

Adjustment of scales

Cease fire

Firing

Misfire

Parallel

Position aiming posts

Operator maintenance may include

Calibrating sights

Cleaning

Lubricating

Replacing broken firing pin

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
Weapon position is prepared for firing in accordance with standard procedures 
Ancillary equipment is prepared for use and operated as required or directed 
Weapon is prepared for firing in accordance with standard procedures 
Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation 
Sighting equipment is prepared for use and operated as required or directed 
Firing data is calculated both manually and electronically, and communicated to supervisor 
Mortar is aimed and adjusted as directed in accordance with standard procedures 
Ammunition is handled and prepared under supervision and in accordance with standard procedures 
Ammunition is visually inspected and defects are reported to supervisor 
Weapon drills are conducted in accordance with standard procedures 
Mortar is fired in an operational environment and in accordance with orders 
Weapon and associated equipment are cleaned and serviced as required 
Defects are identified and rectified within limits of authority or reported to supervisor 
Documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures 
Mortar is secured in accordance with standard procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

PUADEFCA412B - Operate a mortar
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