This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to safely and legally carry, operate and maintain shotguns for security purposes.

It includes:

reviewing and complying with range rules and procedures, workplace policies and legal rights and responsibilities including firearms and weapons Acts and workplace health and safety (WHS)

selecting and checking the shotgun, ammunition, duty gear and required personal protective equipment (PPE), and following manufacturers’ specifications to ensure correct and safe operation

operating a shotgun demonstrating correct techniques for loading and unloading, carrying, retention, shooting and discharging multiple shots at the same target and multiple targets to the required standard of accuracy

discharging a shotgun at an approved range following local range rules and instructions from range personnel

cleaning and maintaining shotguns following point, remove, observe, verify and examine (PROVE) safety procedures.

It applies to people working independently or under limited supervision as members of a security team.

This unit may form part of the licensing requirements for people engaged in security operations in those states and territories where these are regulated activities.

Note:

This unit requires appropriate permits to be obtained to conduct firearms training in some states and territories.

This unit does not result in a firearms licence or permit. Refer to the regulatory requirements of individual states and territories.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Review workplace policies and procedures including WHS to ensure compliance with legal rights and responsibilities when carrying and operating shotguns for security purposes.
Select shotgun and correct ammunition and duty gear for shotgun type, and use required personal protective equipment (PPE) and clothing.
Check that equipment is operational following manufacturers’ instructions and rectify or report faults or malfunctions.
Access shotgun from car carry position and load ammunition.
Operate shotgun demonstrating compliance with fundamentals of shooting principles.
Control shotgun to demonstrate correct retention techniques.
Use available cover and concealment, and demonstrate correct techniques for low light shooting.
Discharge multiple shots at the same target and multiple targets to meet the required standard of accuracy.
Perform immediate and remedial actions in the event of shotgun malfunction.
Safely unload, store and secure shotgun in car carry position.
Interpret and comply with local range rules at approved shooting range.
Select and fit PPE including hearing and eye protection, and baseball cap to comply with range rules.
Handle shotgun according to fundamentals of shooting principles.
Follow commands from range personnel or firearms instructors.
Select correct ammunition for shotgun and load as instructed by range personnel or firearms instructor.
Discharge shotgun to meet approved course of fire and achieve required standards.
Complete range register and incident report as required.
Apply PROVE procedures to physically check shotgun is safe and empty of ammunition prior to cleaning.
Select and use correct tools and cleaning kit for shotgun following manufacturers’ instructions.
Access a suitable venue to clean shotgun following WHS procedures.
Disassemble and clean shotgun following manufacturers’ instructions.
Reassemble shotgun and inspect to confirm safety and correct operation.

Assessment Cover Sheet

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