DEFEXO142 Undertake firings of small arms

Release: 2

DEFEXO142 Undertake firings of small arms

Modification History

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 DEFEO801A Undertake proof firings of small arms. Unit code updated Content and formatting updated to comply with the new standards All PC transitioned from passive to active voice PC 1.1 removed

Application

This unit describes the skills required to undertake proof, trial and experimental firings of small arms. This unit was developed for 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 team 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
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1	Prepare for firing	1.1	Carry and handle small arms weapon system
1.2	Identify, select and handle ammunition
1.3	Conduct weapons drills
1.4	Adopt fire positions in accordance with the proof, trial and experimental requirement
1.5	Prepare and secure static fired weapons
1.6	Secure ammunition
2	Fire small arms	2.1	Fire small arms in a person fired or static fired mode
2.2	Employ weapon sighting systems and associated equipment
2.3	Identify and engage targets
2.4	Report incidents
3	Finalise firing and maintain stores and equipment	3.1	Undertake operator maintenance
3.2	Identify and report defects
3.3	Refurbish ranges
3.4	Complete post-range practice administration
3.5	Record and report observations on the firing

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 DEFEO801A Undertake proof firings of small arms.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9