Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 3. Assessment Conditions clarified in relation to simulation being an assessment option. |
Release 2. Modifications made to Foundation Skills and Assessment Conditions. |
Release 1. This unit was released in DEF Defence Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages. This unit supersedes and is equivalent to DEFEO802A Undertake proof firings of other calibre weapons.
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Application
This unit describes the skills required to undertake proof, trial and experimental firings of other calibre weapons. This unit was developed for Defence personnel who are specialists working within proof, trial and experimental organisations, but may be applicable to any individual in this field of work. The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to. Those undertaking this unit would work independently or as part of a weapon crew under direct and/or indirect supervision, and would use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their output. They would perform routine tasks in known contexts. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication. |
Pre-requisite Unit
Not applicable. |
Competency Field
Explosive Ordnance |
Unit Sector
Not applicable. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1 |
Prepare for firing |
1.1 |
Carry and handle other calibre weapon system |
1.2 |
Identify, select and handle ammunition |
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1.3 |
Conduct weapons drills |
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1.4 |
Adopt fire positions in accordance with the proof, trial and experimental requirement |
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1.5 |
Prepare and secure static fired weapons |
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1.6 |
Secure ammunition |
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2 |
Fire weapons |
2.1 |
Fire weapons in a person fired or static fired mode |
2.2 |
Employ weapon sighting systems and associated equipment |
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2.3 |
Identify and engage targets |
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2.4 |
Report incidents |
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3 |
Finalise firing and maintain stores and equipment |
3.1 |
Undertake operator maintenance |
3.2 |
Identify and report defects |
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3.3 |
Refurbish ranges |
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3.4 |
Complete post-range practice administration |
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3.5 |
Record and report observations on the firing |
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Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. |
Range of Conditions
Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide. |
Unit Mapping Information
This unit supersedes and is equivalent to DEFEO802A Undertake proof firings of other calibre weapons. |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9