Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
This unit covers the competency required to operate an anti -personnel weapon . Operating an anti-personnel weapon involves the ability to safely handle, safely maintain, safely operate and safely arm the anti-personnel weapon. Anti-personnel weapons are directional, command detonated, fragmentation devices. The individual will be under supervision, usually as part of a team and will usually operate under direct orders. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the Unit |
The application of this unit in the workplace - the environments, complexities and situations involved - will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package. This text will be useful for the purposes of job descriptions, recruitment advice or job analysis; where possible, it will not be too job specific to allow other industries to import it into other Training Packages, where feasible. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite Unit /s |
Nil |
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
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 Required Skills and Knowledge and/or the Range Statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Safely handle the anti-personnel weapon |
1.1 Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation 1.2 Anti-personnel weapon is handled and carried safely in accordance with standard procedures 1.3 Anti-personnel weapon is secured in accordance with standard procedures |
2. Safely maintain the anti-personnel weapon |
2.1 Anti-personnel weapon and associated equipment are cleaned and serviced as required, in accordance with standard procedures 2.2 Defects are identified and rectified within limits of authority or reported to supervisor 2.3 Documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures |
3. Safely operate and arm the anti-personnel weapon |
3.1 Weapon drills are conducted in accordance with standard procedures 3.2 Aiming of the anti-personnel weapon is conducted in accordance with standard procedures 3.3 Weapon equipment is employed as required in accordance with standard procedures 3.4 Anti-personnel weapon is safely sighted and armed in accordance with standard procedures. 3.5 Range Safety Brief and Practice Brief are complied with when using a anti-personnel weapon on a range, in accordance with standard procedures |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required Skills |
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Required Knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Assessment must confirm the ability to carry out all weapon drills as listed in the Range Statement on a live anti-personnel weapon. Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated on a live firing range. While it is preferable for an anti-personnel weapon operator to fire a live weapon this is not always possible because of the cost and inherent high-risk associated with the firing. As a minimum the anti-personnel weapon operator must observe a live fire operation. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Context of assessment Competency should be assessed using live ammunition on a live firing range. Note: In Defence the assessment and training are conducted in accordance with the current weapons pamphlet. This would include 'dry' assessment to ensure that a safe environment is maintained. Specific resources for assessment Access to an anti-personnel weapon, ammunition and a live firing range. |
Guidance information for assessment |
Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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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Anti-personnel weapon may include |
M18A1 Claymore |
Standard procedures may include |
Australian Standards Defence Instructions Doctrine pamphlets Job guides, other publications Manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions OH&S regulations Organisational policies and procedures Procedure manuals Relevant local government by-laws Relevant state/territory or federal legislation Routine Orders Standing Orders Standing Operating Procedures Written and verbal orders |
Defects may include |
Corrosion Cracks Damaged sighting system Out of date or missing fully functional classification label |
Weapon drills must include |
Arming and dis-arming Base testing Deploy and retrieve Immediate action and failure to fire Safety precautions |
Weapon equipment may include |
Blast cap assembly (e.g. M57) Firing device (e.g. M4) Test set (e.g. M40) |
Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Corequisite Unit/s
Co-requisite Unit /s |
Nil |