DEFMIL121 — Operate direct fire support weapon systems on operations
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What an assessment for DEFMIL121 must cover
26 assessable components: 3 elements (9 performance criteria), 9 performance evidence and 8 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.
Elements & performance criteria
1 Handle a direct fire support system
- 1.1Handle and carry weapon.
- 1.2Identify, select, handle and secure ammunition.
- 1.3Conduct weapon drills.
- 1.4Adopt fire positions as required by environment and threat.
2 Apply fire with a direct fire support system
- 2.1Employ weapon sighting systems and associated equipment as required by the operational environment.
- 2.2Identify and engage targets.
3 Maintain and stow a direct fire support system
- 3.1Conduct maintenance.
- 3.2Identify and rectify defects within limits of authority or reported to supervisor.
- 3.3Complete documentation.
Performance evidence
- applying battle craft
- applying fieldcraft skills
- applying recognised safety precautions
- using binoculars
- carrying out weapon drills including: checking clearances, degrees of weapon readiness, immediate action and misfire, safety precautions, stripping and assembling
- identify the target type
- firing the weapon using high explosive ammunition
- achieving the desired effect of fire – destruction, obscuration, illumination fire - from any supported or unsupported position
- recognising limit of own authority
Knowledge evidence
- battle craft
- characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of the weapon
- characteristics, technical capabilities of the system
- fieldcraft
- fire control orders
- safety precautions associated with the equipment
- target identification
- weapon drills
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Questions about assessing DEFMIL121
What does an assessment tool for DEFMIL121 need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for DEFMIL121 needs to address all 26 unit components: 3 elements with 9 performance criteria, 9 performance evidence requirements, 8 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.
How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for DEFMIL121?
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