Application
As agreed in the creation of this Training Package, applications for units transferred from the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package will be developed as part of continuous improvement plans, and taking into account the change in Unit of Competency format as detailed in templates for Streamlined Training Packages.
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare and plan for operations | 1.1 Orders are received and clarified in accordance with the commander’s intent. 1.2 Assistance is provided in the planning of defensive operations, in accordance with standard procedures. 1.3 Planning decisions are made based on a logical process to solve operational problems. 1.4 Outline |
2. Support sub | 2.1 Orders are prepared and delivered in accordance with standard procedures. 2.2 Combat support and combat service support are coordinated and integrated into operational plans. 2.3 Assistance in the execution of sub 2.4 Defensive routine is coordinated as directed. 2.5 Patrol activity is coordinated as directed. 2.6 Occupation of an echelon in a defensive position is coordinated. 2.7 Early warning and security measures are coordinated. |
3. Coordinate sub | 3.1 Sub 3.2 Sub 3.3 Sub 3.4 Combat service support to the sub 3.5 Sub |
Required Skills
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required Skills |
apply administrative procedures apply WHS requirements apply recognised safety precautions conduct liaison conduct the Individual Military Appreciation Process control risk display initiative display leadership employ equipment tactically employ weapons tactically manage resources navigate prepare reports |
Required Knowledge |
administrative processes basis for security operations defensive tactics, techniques and procedures employment of battlespace operating systems employment of weapons and equipment Individual Military Appreciation Process laws of Armed Conflict liaison requirements military law navigation techniques WHS requirements orders for Opening Fire orders for the Use of Force principles of defensive operations principles of leadership recognised safety precautions resource management risk control processes Rules of Engagement security tactics, techniques and procedures service writing training processes |
Evidence Required
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Assessment must confirm the ability to work as part of a team. Consistency in performance Competency must be demonstrated over time in a simulated operational environment, either as part of a holistic assessment activity where individuals rotate through specified appointments, or as a number of separate assessment activities such as Tactical Exercises Without Troops. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Context of assessment Competency should be assessed in the context of supporting defensive operations and leading the group when required. Assessment is in a simulated environment due to the nature of this high-risk environment. Specific resources for assessment Access to operating areas, stores, doctrine and other publications. |
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 procedures may include: | Australian Standards Defence Instructions doctrine pamphlets job guides, other publications manufacturers’ handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions Work health and safety (WHS) regulations organisational policies and procedures procedure manuals relevant local government by relevant state/territory or federal legislation routine orders standing operating procedures standing orders written and verbal orders |
Logical process may include: | Combat Appreciation Process Individual Military Appreciation Process |
Combat support | airborne offensive support armoured support artillery support engineers support |
Combat service support may include: | air lift support amphibious lift support combat supplies medical support vehicle transport |
Assistance in the execution of sub | coordinating all coordinating camouflage and concealment, and counter providing advice on the layout, siting and occupation of a sub unit defensive position including the headquarters supervising and advising on the construction of field defences, including obstacles and surveillance, and early warning devices to protect the position |
Battlefield clearance may include: | coordinating casualty evacuation coordinating the marking or clearing of mines, booby traps and unexploded ordnance coordinating the removal of unwanted material from the defensive position processing prisoners of war and other detainees |
Re | distributing maintenance items and new equipment issuing combat supplies |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
Not applicable.