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Locate electromagnetic emissions

Locate electromagnetic emissions

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFIN015
State Code
AVV44
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/01/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Original Release Date
24/01/2013
Nominal Hours
0
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Description
This unit covers the competency required to establish the direction from which a received emission was transmitted ("direction finding") from the clandestine or overt interception of a transmitted electromagnetic emission ("intercept"). This unit also covers the production and reporting of a triangulated emission point-of-origin assessment. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. In a Defence context, this means that there is no civilian need to hold this unit in order to meet licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
General notes
N/A
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for direction finding activities
  • 1.1 A direction finding task plan is developed, detailing key tasks and timelines.
  • 1.2 Direction finding equipment is prepared considering the task requirements and duration.
  • 1.3 Tasks and orders are received and clarified where required.
  • 1.4 Liaison is conducted with higher, subordinate, and supporting stakeholders.
2. Intercept emission
  • 2.1 Direction finding equipment is operated according to manufacturer specifications and standard procedures.
  • 2.2 Target emission is intercepted in accordance with the direction finding task.
  • 2.3 Target emission identity is confirmed in accordance with standard procedures.
  • 2.4 Legal requirements for interception activities are identified and applied during the process.
3. Locate emission
  • 3.1 A line of bearing to the target emission is determined.
  • 3.2 Methods to improve the accuracy of direction finding measurements are recognised and applied.
  • 3.3 The direction finding measurement is validated and reported in accordance with standard procedures.
  • 3.4 Direction finding processes are applied to multiple direction finding sites in accordance with standard procedures.
  • 3.5 A best point estimate of the emission point of origin is determined using lines of bearing communicated from multiple sensors.
4. Report findings
  • 4.1 Direction finding outcomes are reported to relevant personnel in accordance with standard procedures.
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.
Equipment may include:
ancillaries
antennas
direction finding units
receivers
Stakeholders may include:
colleagues
customers
operators
supervisors or line managers
users
Manufacturer specifications may include:
equipment specifications
operator manuals
Standard procedures may include:
Australian Standards
Defence Instructions
doctrinal pamphlets
job guides, other publications
manufacturers’ handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions
workplace health and safety regulations
organisational policies and procedures
procedure manuals
relevant local government by laws
relevant state/territory or federal legislation
Routine Orders
Standing Operating Procedures
Standing Orders
written and verbal orders
Target emission may include:
navigational beacon
radar transmission
radio transmission
search and rescue beacon
weapon systems
Legal requirements may include:
international law
privacy legislation
telecommunications legislation
Reported may include:
verbal briefs
written briefs
verbal organisation specific reports
written organisation specific reports
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
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
convert a magnetic line of bearing to a grid line of bearing for triangulation compilation
triangulate the location of the isolated emission within a specified and acceptable margin of error
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated in a range of direction finding activities conducted over time utilising current specialist sensor equipment and procedures to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of relevant workplace situations, direction finding systems, and target communications environments.
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 organisational guidelines and procedures
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BBB92 DEFINT015 Locate electromagnetic emissions Unit of competency
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