PSPBDR018 Examine and test firearms

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PSPBDR018 Examine and test firearms

Modification History

Supersedes and is equivalent to PSPBDR013 Examine and test firearms.

Application

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify and classify firearms subject to international trade or travel, and to safety test imported firearms.

This unit applies to those working autonomously as firearms specialists performing routine tasks in familiar contexts.

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Competency Field

Border protection

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. Identify firearms and components.	1.1. Prepare firearms and components for examination. 1.2. Examine firearms and components to determine features. 1.3. Research internal resources to confirm observations. 1.4. Seek advice on obscure or complex items from relevant personnel. 1.5. Determine classification of firearms and components based on examination. 1.6. Determine the requirement for, or exemption from, safety testing.
2. Conduct safety tests.	2.1. Test firearms against standards specified in legislation, regulations, policies and guidelines. 2.2. Operate relevant equipment. 2.3. Identify and action work health and safety issues. 2.4. Interpret the results of equipment use correctly.
3. Maintain resources.	3.1. Maintain equipment to manufacturer specifications and in accordance with standard operating procedures and guidelines. 3.2. Organise repairs to equipment as soon as practicable.
4. Review and report on activities.	4.1. Record outcomes of firearm identification and safety testing activities and disseminate information to relevant personnel. 4.2. Evaluate the outcomes, procedures and processes used. 4.3. Identify and action improvements to procedures and processes in accordance with scope of own job role.

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance in this unit, but not explicit in the performance criteria are listed here, along with a brief context statement.
SKILLS	DESCRIPTION
Reading skills to:	interpret user manuals for implementation of maintenance procedures.
Writing skills to:	document maintenance performed in accordance with organisational templates and requirements report factual findings with organisations or individuals.
Numeracy skills to:	use measuring equipment to achieve accuracy in measurement. plan and prioritise work.
Problem-solving skills to:	undertake routine analysis and decision-making using sound judgment within defined parameters.

Unit Mapping Information

Supersedes and is equivalent to PSPBDR013 Examine and test firearms.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=bebbece7-ff48-4d2c-8876-405679019623