DEFMIL147 — Establish and operate a field kitchen

1 Plan and prepare for field catering operations

• 1.1Determine catering situation requirements and develop a catering plan
• 1.2Plan and organise personnel, stores and equipment required to complete task
• 1.3Apply operational work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and recognised safety precautions
• 1.4Brief and task catering team in accordance with catering plan
• 1.5Ensure personnel are familiar with the correct operation of field catering equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions
• 1.6Develop and communicate food safety plan to team members
• 1.7Coordinate preparation of stores and equipment to ensure they are operational, and are ready for use and deployment
• 1.8Organise suitable transport to move personnel and equipment to catering activity
• 1.9Transport dangerous cargo in accordance with government regulations and operational procedures
• 1.10Confirm and monitor competence of team members
• 1.11Liaise with outside agencies, as required

2 Supervise the establishment of a field kitchen

• 2.1Site field kitchen in accordance with environmental procedures
• 2.2Task staff to establish field catering facilities and monitor progress against catering plan
• 2.3Coordinate setting up of catering stores and equipment to ensure facility is operational and ready for use
• 2.4Identify and manage problems with establishment or unexpected situations as they occur, in accordance with catering plan
• 2.5Coordinate support from outside agencies
• 2.6Set up safety equipment prior to commencing catering operations

3 Maintain field catering operations

• 3.1Calculate required resources to operate field facility and conduct resupply, as required
• 3.2Maintain equipment in accordance with manufacturer procedures
• 3.3Identify and respond to defective performance and incorrect processes or procedures in accordance with organisational procedure
• 3.4Report on activity and compile returns

4 Control waste management

• 4.1Establish method of waste disposal and waste disposal facilities in accordance with relevant government regulations, food safety standards and environmental regulations
• 4.2Brief and manage team members on waste disposal in accordance with operational procedures and regulations
• 4.3Keep worksite clean during work operations, and keep waste disposal containers covered and sanitised
• 4.4Take precautions to ensure spilt fuel, lubricants and chemicals do not pollute the environment

5 Cease field operations

• 5.1Task staff to pack up field catering facilities
• 5.2Supervise pack up in accordance with catering plan
• 5.3Conduct stocktake of equipment
• 5.4Coordinate loading of stores and equipment to ensure that transportation is suitable for task
• 5.5Refurbish site in accordance with workplace environmental procedures
• 5.6Facilitate debriefing and evaluation of field activity

What does an assessment tool for DEFMIL147 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for DEFMIL147 needs to address all 43 unit components: 5 elements with 31 performance criteria, 6 performance evidence requirements, 6 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 DEFMIL147?

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