Modification History
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DEF12 V2 |
Application added. Minor Range Statement changes. Evidence Guide updated. |
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DEF12 V1 |
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Unit Descriptor
This unit covers the competency required to operate a sustained fire machine gun.
Operating a sustained fire machine gun involves the ability to safely handle, safely maintain, safely operate and safely fire the sustained fire machine gun.
A sustained fire machine gun is normally fired from a tripod utilising a sighting system enabling direct and indirect fire.
The individual will be under supervision, usually as part of a team and will usually operate under direct orders.
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.
Application of the Unit
This competency was developed for combat arms personnel required to operate a sustained fire machine gun in a deployed operational environment but is applicable to any individual in this field of work.
Typically, operators usually work as part of a team under direct and/or indirect supervision, use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs.
All activities are carried out in accordance with relevant organisational policies and procedures.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a Unit of Competency. |
Performance Criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the Range Statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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1. Safely handle a sustained fire machine gun |
1.1 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation. 1.2 Sustained fire machine gun is handled and carried safely in accordance with standard procedures. 1.3 Ammunition is identified and selected, and safely handled in accordance with standard procedures. 1.4 Sustained fire machine gun is secured in accordance with standard procedures. |
2. Safely maintain a sustained fire machine gun |
2.1 Sustained fire machine gun is stripped and assembled in accordance with standard procedures. 2.2 Sustained fire machine gun and associated equipment are cleaned and serviced as required and in accordance with standard procedures. 2.3 Ammunition is cleaned, inspected, carried and secured in accordance with standard procedures. 2.4 Defects are identified and rectified within limits of authority or reported to supervisor. 2.5 Documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures. |
3. Safely operate a sustained fire machine gun |
3.1 Weapon drills are conducted in accordance with standard procedures. 3.2 Marksmanship principles are applied in accordance with standard procedures. 3.3 Fire positions are adopted as required by environment and threat. 3.4 Weapon equipment is employed as required in accordance with standard procedures. |
4. Safely fire a sustained fire machine gun |
4.1 Sustained fire machine gun is safely fired in accordance with standard procedures. 4.2 Range Safety Brief and Practice Brief are complied with when firing a sustained fire machine gun on a range, in accordance with standard procedures. 4.3 Targets are identified and engaged in accordance with standard procedures. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
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Required Knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Assessment must confirm the ability to
Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated over time and across a range of simulated or actual workplace situations. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Context of assessment Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment using live ammunition on a live firing range. This would include ‘dry’ assessment to ensure that a safe environment is maintained. Specific resources for assessment Access to a sustained fire machine gun, ammunition and a live firing range. |
Range Statement
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. |
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Sustained fire machine gun may include: |
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Standard procedures may include: |
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Ammunition may include: |
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Defects may include: |
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Weapon drills may include: |
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Marksmanship principles may include: |
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Fire positions may include: |
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Weapon equipment may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.