List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
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. Handle a service rifle | 1.1 Handle and carry service rifle. 1.2 Identify, select and handle ammunition. |
2. Maintain a service rifle | 2.1 Strip and assemble service rifle. 2.2 Clean and service rifle and associated equipment as required. 2.3 Clean, inspect, carry and secure ammunition. 2.4 Identify and rectify defects within limits of authority or report to supervisor. 2.5 Complete documentation. |
3. Operate a service rifle | 3.1 Fill and empty service rifle magazine. 3.2 Conduct weapon drills. 3.3 Apply marksmanship principles. 3.4 Adopt fire positions as required by environment and threat. 3.5 Employ weapon equipment. |
4. Fire a service rifle | 4.1 Fire service rifle complying with Range Safety Brief and Practice Brief. 4.2 Identify and engage targets. |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.
operating the weapon without any safety breaches
adopting appropriate firing position
aiming the service rifle
applying immediate action and stoppage drills
applying recognised safety precautions
conducting weapon drills
firing the weapon using, as a minimum, ball ammunition
recognising the limit of own authority
passing weapons training test
firing the weapon qualification practice
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.
characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of the rifle and ammunition
cycle of operation of the service rifle
degrees of weapon readiness
WHS requirements
marksmanship principles
range safety
safety precautions of the service rifle
types of targets
Competency should be assessed using live ammunition on a live firing range, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations in accordance with the current weapons pamphlet. This would include ‘dry’ assessment to ensure that a safe environment is maintained.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.