PSPREG019 Take custody of and store weapons

Release: 1

PSPREG019 Take custody of and store weapons

Modification History

Release	Comments
1	This unit was released in PSP Public Sector Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages. This unit supersedes and is equivalent to PSPREG421A Take custody of and store weapons. Unit code updated Content and formatting updated to comply with the new standards All PC transitioned from passive to active voice

Application

This unit describes the skills required to enable officers to correctly and safely take custody of and store firearms and other weapons to ensure compliance with legislation, policy and official directions. It includes taking custody of, securing and maintaining weapons.

This unit applies to those working in public sector roles conducting regulatory activities.

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 performing complex tasks in a range of familiar contexts.

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

Competency Field

Regulatory

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.
1. Take custody of weapons	1.1 Identify and apply safe handling, storage and security requirements for firearms, ammunition and other weapons. 1.2 Identify and apply procedures for making firearms and other weapons safe for processing, transportation or storage. 1.3 Maintain personal safety in relation to handling firearms and other weapons. 1.4 Identify and follow standing procedures relating to accidental discharge of firearms and incidents involving other weapons as required. 1.5 Maintain up-to-date knowledge of procedures for reporting and dealing with injury and apply. 1.6 Identify situations requiring assistance and request support promptly.
2. Secure and maintain weapons	2.1 Identify and follow care and storage requirements for firearms, ammunition and other weapons. 2.2 Maintain or dispose of weapons. 2.3 Follow reporting and recordkeeping procedures for firearms, ammunition and other weapons. 2.4 Identify and follow procedures for reporting loss, damage or theft of firearms, ammunition or other weapons.

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills are embedded within the elements and performance criteria of this unit.

Unit Mapping Information

This unit supersedes and is equivalent to PSPREG421A Take custody of and store weapons.

Links

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

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

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

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