This unit describes the skills required to operate a direct fire support weapon, including any in service 66 mm or 84 mm direct fire support weapon. Operating a direct fire support weapon involves the ability to handle, maintain, operate and fire the direct fire support weapon. The weapon is designed to be carried by a person.

This unit applies to those working as combat arms personnel required to operate direct fire support weapons.

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 under supervision, usually as part of a team and will operate under direct orders. They would use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs while performing specific tasks in a range of contexts.

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

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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 direct fire support weapon	1.1 Identify, select and safely handle ammunition. 1.2 Secure, handle and carry direct fire support weapon.
2. Maintain a direct fire support weapon	2.1 Strip and assemble direct fire support weapon. 2.2 Clean and service direct fire support weapon and associated equipment. 2.3 Clean, inspect, carry and secure ammunition. 2.4 Identify and rectify defects within limits of authority or report them to supervisor. 2.5 Complete documentation.
3. Operate a direct fire support weapon	3.1 Conduct weapon drills. 3.2 Apply marksmanship principles. 3.3 Adopt fire positions as required by environment and threat. 3.4 Employ weapon equipment.
4. Fire a direct fire support weapon	4.1 Identify and engage target to fire direct fire support weapon. 4.2 Comply with Range Safety Brief and Practice Brief when firing a direct fire support weapon on a range.

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.

adopting appropriate firing position

aiming the direct fire support weapon

applying immediate action and stoppage drills

applying recognised safety precautions

conducting weapon drills

firing the weapon

recognising the limit of own authority

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 direct fire support weapon and ammunition

degrees of weapon readiness

WHS requirements

marksmanship principles

range safety

safety precautions of the direct fire support weapon

types of targets

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, 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.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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 direct fire support weapon	1.1 Identify, select and safely handle ammunition. 1.2 Secure, handle and carry direct fire support weapon.
2. Maintain a direct fire support weapon	2.1 Strip and assemble direct fire support weapon. 2.2 Clean and service direct fire support weapon and associated equipment. 2.3 Clean, inspect, carry and secure ammunition. 2.4 Identify and rectify defects within limits of authority or report them to supervisor. 2.5 Complete documentation.
3. Operate a direct fire support weapon	3.1 Conduct weapon drills. 3.2 Apply marksmanship principles. 3.3 Adopt fire positions as required by environment and threat. 3.4 Employ weapon equipment.
4. Fire a direct fire support weapon	4.1 Identify and engage target to fire direct fire support weapon. 4.2 Comply with Range Safety Brief and Practice Brief when firing a direct fire support weapon on a range.

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.

adopting appropriate firing position

aiming the direct fire support weapon

applying immediate action and stoppage drills

applying recognised safety precautions

conducting weapon drills

firing the weapon

recognising the limit of own authority

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 direct fire support weapon and ammunition

degrees of weapon readiness

WHS requirements

marksmanship principles

range safety

safety precautions of the direct fire support weapon

types of targets

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, 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.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Identify, select and safely handle ammunition.
Secure, handle and carry direct fire support weapon.
Strip and assemble direct fire support weapon.
Clean and service direct fire support weapon and associated equipment.
Clean, inspect, carry and secure ammunition.
Identify and rectify defects within limits of authority or report them to supervisor.
Complete documentation.
Conduct weapon drills.
Apply marksmanship principles.
Adopt fire positions as required by environment and threat.
Employ weapon equipment.
Identify and engage target to fire direct fire support weapon.
Comply with Range Safety Brief and Practice Brief when firing a direct fire support weapon on a range.
Identify, select and safely handle ammunition.
Secure, handle and carry direct fire support weapon.
Strip and assemble direct fire support weapon.
Clean and service direct fire support weapon and associated equipment.
Clean, inspect, carry and secure ammunition.
Identify and rectify defects within limits of authority or report them to supervisor.
Complete documentation.
Conduct weapon drills.
Apply marksmanship principles.
Adopt fire positions as required by environment and threat.
Employ weapon equipment.
Identify and engage target to fire direct fire support weapon.
Comply with Range Safety Brief and Practice Brief when firing a direct fire support weapon on a range.

Assessment Cover Sheet

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