DAO

Level 2

QN: 603/3530/0

Curriculum Active

DAO Level 2 Diploma Underwater Warfare (UW) Surface Ship Operational Data Analyst

Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by DAO. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 570 hours.

Qualification Level

Level 2

Awarding Body

DAO

Syllabus Units

3 Units

Guided Hours

570 hrs

Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.

Course Syllabus & Study Modules

Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

1

Act as Surface Picture Compiler

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to monitor and maintain system performance.
Know how to support the Command in Surface Picture Compilation.
Understand the role of the picture compiler.
Be able to disseminate surface picture internally.
Understand Radio Techniques (RTQs).
Be able to disseminate surface picture externally.
Be able to interpret Identification Friend/Foe (IFF).
Understand a tactical surface picture.
Be able to maintain system totes.
Be able to initiate and detect tracks.
Be able to manually track contacts
Be able to identify tracks
Understand how to validate tracks
Be able to report tracks
Understand how to identify tactical information
Be able to exchange tactical information
Be able to use tactical information
Be able to calculate relative velocity
Be able to describe Radar & Communications jamming and how to respond.
Be able to monitor surface picture displays.

2

Analyse Narrowband and Broadband contacts

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to conduct Passive Non-Contact and Contact Drills.
Be able to conduct Acoustic Intelligence Gathering (ACINT) and Basic Aural Analysis .

3

Perform the duties of the Sonar Operator

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to monitor Sonar Equipment Performance.
Be able to recognise Sonar Equipment Performance Reduction.
Be able to report Sonar Equipment Performance Reduction.
Be able to conduct Sonar System Operator Checks (SOCs) including Mini SOCs.
Be able to configure Active and Passive Sonars for Operations.
Be able to operate Oceanographic Equipment .
Be able to operate Ships Sonar in the Active Mode.
Be able to operate Ships Sonar in the Passive mode.
Know how to operate Miscellaneous Sonar Equipment
Be able to operate Marine Sound Signal (MSS) Explosive Charges.
Be able to operate Electronic Signal Underwater Sound (ESUS).

Regulatory & Verification Details

Qualification Number (QN): 603/3530/0
Regulated Status: Available to learners
Awarding Body: DAO
Qualification Type: Occupational Qualification
Operational Start: Sept 2018