Unit of competency Outline

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Provide general support to combat systems operations

Provide general support to combat systems operations

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFSEN007
State Code
AVP40
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/10/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit describes the skills required to provide general support to combat systems operations. It includes administration support, preparing equipment for operations, processing and distributing information, and cleaning and securing operation room.This unit was developed for Sensor Operators working within Defence but is applicable to any individual in this field of work.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work as part of a team, under supervision, while performing routine tasks in a broad range of contexts and environments. They use discretion and judgement and take responsibility for the quality of their output.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Participate in workplace briefings
  • 1.1 Record relevant information from the attended briefing and clarify as required.
  • 1.2 Incorporate information or tasks into own duty performance.
2. Prepare and enable equipment for operation
  • 2.1 Gather ancillary equipment and make it available.
  • 2.2 Perform daily system operability tests.
  • 2.3 Recognise and report equipment faults or defects.
  • 2.4 Load operational data required to enable equipment function.
  • 2.5 Confirm ability to communicate internally and externally with the operations room by checking communication links.
3. Process and distribute information to promote situational awareness
  • 3.1 Receive and act upon tasks relating to the processing and distribution of information.
  • 3.2 Gather and interpret relevant information.
  • 3.3 Display and distribute relevant information.
  • 3.4 Maintain currency of information in accordance with shift supervisor instructions.
  • 3.5 Compile, maintain and distribute correspondence and official records.
4. Secure operations room in preparation for periods of inactivity
  • 4.1 Close internal and external communications links.
  • 4.2 Sanitise equipment to prevent loss of data or breach of security requirements.
  • 4.3 Shut down and secure departmental equipment.
  • 4.4 Recover, refurbish and store ancillary equipment ready for later use.
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State Code National Code Title Type
AWY0 DEF33115 Certificate III in Sensor Operations Qualification