This unit applies in a Defence deployed environment and covers the deployment, operation and maintenance of communications facilities in an operational environment. Typically operators work independently and as part of a team under direct and/or indirect supervision, use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. All activities are carried out in accordance with relevant organisational policies and procedures. | |
Not applicable.
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for deployment | 1.1 Allocated equipment is set up prior to deployment in accordance with workplace instructions 1.2 Allocated equipment and stores are packed prior to deployment in accordance with workplace instructions 1.3 Unit and personal equipment is checked in accordance with workplace instructions |
2. Deploy | 2.1 Facilities are established in the area of operations in accordance with the appropriate directives 2.2 Equipment and/or personnel are redeployed in accordance with directives |
3. Conduct operations | 3.1 Daily routine is conducted in accordance with workplace instructions 3.2 Communications facilities are maintained as per workplace instructions |
4. Maintainoperability | 4.1 Non technical inspections and cleaning of equipment are conducted in accordance with workplace instructions 4.2 Consumable stores are replenished 4.3 Equipment and stores are safeguarded against damage or loss |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required Skills |
apply camouflage and concealment techniques apply weapons handling techniques defend area drive specific to licence type held encourage team members follow instructions/directives and report information operate equipment required for specific trade participate in a team 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 |
Required Knowledge |
basic communication procedures composition of teams and roles and responsibilities of team members deployment drills first aid relevant communications equipment occupational health and safety procedures orders personal and area defence applicable to the AO resupply (i.e. operations and maintenance demands) trade specific areas/issues |
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 communications facilities for the duration of an operation. 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. Specific resources for assessment Access is required to: trade specific equipment trade specific vehicles (in accordance with unit role) weapons (in accordance with unit role). |
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 and/or 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 industry-approved 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. |
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. | |
Operational environments may include | By day or night in any tactical situation Field or maritime Urban |
Equipment may include | Allocated personal weapon and associated equipment Detachment stores Generator and associated complete equipment schedule Trade specific equipment (e.g. radios, line, PC, routers, optic fibre cabling, antenna systems, satellite communications equipment, modems) Vehicle and associated complete equipment schedule |
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 |
Maintaining operations may include | Identifying and replacing unserviceable stores and equipment Non technical inspections of applicable equipment i.e. vehicles, generators, stores, and weapons Operating and maintaining stores and equipment |
Not applicable.
This unit contains employability skills. | |
Pre-requisite Unit/s | Nil |
Not applicable.