Unit of competency details

Release 

TP Version 

Comments 

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DEF12 V2

Application added. Minor Range Statement change. Evidence Guide updated.

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DEF1 2V1

First release

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.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

1. Safely handle a service pistol 

1.1 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation.

1.2 Service pistol  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 Service pistol is secured in accordance with standard procedures.

2. Safely maintain a service pistol 

2.1 Service pistol is stripped and assembled in accordance with standard procedures.

2.2 Service pistol and associated equipment are cleaned and serviced as required.

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 service pistol 

3.1 Service pistol magazine is filled and emptied in accordance with standard procedures

3.2 Weapon drills  are conducted in accordance with standard procedures.

3.3 Marksmanship principles  are applied in accordance with standard procedures.

3.4 Fire positions  are adopted as required by environment and threat.

3.5 Weapon equipment  is employed as required in accordance with standard procedures.

4. Safely fire a service pistol 

4.1 Service pistol is safely fired in accordance with standard procedures.

4.2 Range Safety Brief and Practice Brief are complied with when firing a service pistol on a range, in accordance with standard procedures.

4.3 Targets are identified and engaged in accordance with standard procedures.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills 

• achieve the required effects of fire
• apply recognised safety precautions

Required Knowledge 

• characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of the pistol and ammunition
• WHS requirements
• practice brief
• range safety brief
• recognised safety precautions
• weapon drills

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit 

Assessment must confirm the ability to conduct all weapon drills as listed in the Range Statement and to recognise the limit of own authority.

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 using live ammunition usually on a live firing range.

Specific resources for assessment 

Access to a service pistol, ammunition and a live firing range.

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.

Service pistol  may include:

• 9MM Browning
• H&K
• Service automatic pistol or revolver

Standard procedures  may include:

• Australian Standards
• defence instructions
• doctrine pamphlets
• job guides, other publications
• manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions
• WHS 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

Ammunition  may include:

• blank
• ball
• dummy
• tracer

Defects  may include:

• burrs
• bulging
• corrosion
• cracks
• damaged sighting system
• out of date or missing fully functional classification label

Weapon drills  must include:

• safety precautions (e.g.: checking clearances)
• degrees of weapon readiness
• immediate action and stoppage

Marksmanship principles  may include:

• position and hold must be firm enough to support the weapon
• weapon must point naturally at the target without undue physical effort
• shot must be released and followed through without disturbance to the firer's position
• aiming must be correct

Fire positions  may include:

• kneeling
• prone
• sitting
• squatting
• standing
• supported or unsupported

Weapon equipment  may include:

Complete Equipment Schedule (CES)