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

PUADEFCO208B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate in a field communications and information systems environment

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUADEFCO208B - Operate in a field communications and information systems environment
Description This unit covers the competency required to deploy, operate and maintain communications facilities in Area of Operations (AO).It includes the ability to work independently or as part of a team under direct and indirect supervision in an operational environment.This competency is required by Army Communications and Information Systems Operators.
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 deployment
  • Allocated equipment is set up prior to deployment in accordance with workplace instructions
  • Allocated equipment and stores are packed prior to deployment in accordance with workplace instructions
  • Unit and personal equipment is checked, in accordance with workplace instructions
       
Element: Deploy
  • Equipment and personnel are transported to area of operations in accordance with workplace instructions
  • Facilities are established in the area of operations in accordance with the appropriate directives
  • Equipment and/or personnel are redeployed in accordance with appropriate directives
       
Element: Conduct operations
  • Daily routine is conducted in accordance with workplace instructions
  • Communications facilities are maintained as per workplace instructions
       
Element: Maintain operability
  • Non-technical inspections and cleaning of equipment are conducted in accordance with workplace instructions
  • Consumable stores are replenished
  • Equipment and stores are safeguarded against damage or loss
       


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 maintain communications facilities for the duration of an operation. The member is to be assessed individually or working as part of a team.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the individual is assessed across a variety of workplace situations

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment.

Assessment in this unit of competency should focus on the individual's ability to:

demonstrate knowledge by recall in a narrow range of areas

demonstrate basic practical skills, such as use of relevant tools

perform a sequence of routine tasks given clear direction.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to:

trade specific equipment

trade specific vehicles (in accordance with unit role)

weapons (in accordance with unit role).

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

operate equipments required for specific trade

weapons handling techniques

camouflage and concealment techniques

driver skills specific to licence type held

area defence

trade specific skills which may include:

cable and line laying

siting and construction of antenna systems

use a variety of verbal and non-verbal communication techniques

follow instructions/directives and report information

participate in team

encourage team members

Required Knowledge

deployment drills

trade specific knowledge

OH&S procedures

first aid

orders

personal and area defence applicable to the AO

resupply (i.e. operation and maintenance demands)

corps doctrine knowledge

basic communication procedures

composition of teams and roles and responsibilities of team members

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.

Deployment may include

Movement of personnel and equipment to an AO which may include:

United Nations Peacekeeping/Peacemaking

Defence Aid to Civil Community (DACC)

warlike operations

Facilities may include

Man portable

Vehicle

Land

Air or maritime

Operational environments may include

Urban

Field or maritime

By day or night in any tactical situation

Equipment may include

Allocated personal weapon and associated equipment

Detachment stores

Generator and associated complete equipment schedule

Vehicle and associated complete equipment schedule

Trade specific equipment (e.g. radios, line, PC, routers, optic fibre cabling, antenna systems, satellite communications equipment, modems)

Maintenance of operations may include

Operating and maintaining stores and equipment

Identifying and replacing unserviceable stores and equipment

Non-technical inspections of applicable equipment i.e. vehicles, generators, stores, and weapons

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
Allocated equipment is set up prior to deployment in accordance with workplace instructions 
Allocated equipment and stores are packed prior to deployment in accordance with workplace instructions 
Unit and personal equipment is checked, in accordance with workplace instructions 
Equipment and personnel are transported to area of operations in accordance with workplace instructions 
Facilities are established in the area of operations in accordance with the appropriate directives 
Equipment and/or personnel are redeployed in accordance with appropriate directives 
Daily routine is conducted in accordance with workplace instructions 
Communications facilities are maintained as per workplace instructions 
Non-technical inspections and cleaning of equipment are conducted in accordance with workplace instructions 
Consumable stores are replenished 
Equipment and stores are safeguarded against damage or loss 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

PUADEFCO208B - Operate in a field communications and information systems environment
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