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PUADEFCA407B
Operate a sustained fire machine gun

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


The application of this unit in the workplace - the environments, complexities and situations involved - will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

This text will be useful for the purposes of job descriptions, recruitment advice or job analysis; where possible, it will not be too job specific to allow other industries to import it into other Training Packages, where feasible.

This unit covers the competency required to operate a sustained fire machine gun.

Operating a sustained fire machine gun involves the ability to safely handle, safely maintain, safely operate and safely fire the sustained fire machine gun.

A sustained fire machine gun is normally fired from a tripod utilising a sighting system enabling direct and indirect fire.

The individual will be under supervision, usually as part of a team and will usually operate under direct orders.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Prerequisite Unit/s

Nil

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to conduct all weapon drills as listed in the Range Statement; to fire the weapon using, as a minimum, ball ammunition; to fire the weapon mounted on a tripod; and to recognise the limit of own authority.

Assessment must also confirm that operators meet the specified minimum requirements as laid down by the relevant Service Chief.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated on a live firing range.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed using live ammunition on a live firing range.

Note: In Defence the assessment and training are conducted in accordance with the current weapons pamphlet. This would include 'dry' assessment to ensure that a safe environment is maintained.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to a sustained fire machine gun, ammunition and a live firing range.

Guidance information for assessment

Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

aim the sustained fire machine gun

apply immediate action and stoppage drills

apply recognised safety precautions

Required Knowledge

characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of the sustained fire machine gun and ammunition

degrees of weapon readiness

OH&S requirements

marksmanship principles

range safety

safety precautions of the sustained fire machine gun

types of targets

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Sustained fire machine gun may include

MAG 58

12.7 Quick Change Barrel (QCB)

Standard procedures may include

Australian Standards

Defence Instructions

Doctrine pamphlets

Job guides, other publications

Manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions

OH&S regulations

Organisational policies and procedures

Procedure manuals

Relevant local government by-laws

Relevant state/territory or federal legislation

Routine Orders

Standing Orders

Standing Operating Procedures

Written and verbal orders

Ammunition may include

Armour piercing

Blank

Ball

Dummy

Incendiary

Tracer

Defects may include

Cracks

Damaged feeding mechanism

Damaged sighting system

Faulty trigger mechanism

Incorrect serial numbers

Out of date or missing fully functional classification label

Weapon drills may include

Safety precautions (e.g. checking clearances)

Degrees of weapon readiness

Immediate action and stoppage

Marksmanship principles may include

Position and hold must be firm enough to support the weapon

Weapon must point naturally at the target without undue physical effort

Shot must be released and followed through without disturbance to the firer's position

Aiming must be correct

Fire positions may include

Pintle mounted

Tripod mounted

Weapon equipment may include

Complete Equipment Schedule (CES)

Tripod

Weapon sighting systems; such as:

C2 sight

night sights

thermal/infra-red

Engaging a target means

The correct target is identified and engaged by fire

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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
Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation 
Sustained fire machine gun is handled and carried safely in accordance with standard procedures 
Ammunition is identified and selected, and safely handled in accordance with standard procedures 
Sustained fire machine gun is secured in accordance with standard procedures 
Sustained fire machine gun is stripped and assembled in accordance with standard procedures 
Sustained fire machine gun and associated equipment are cleaned and serviced as required and in accordance with standard procedures 
Ammunition is cleaned, inspected, carried and secured in accordance with standard procedures 
Defects are identified and rectified within limits of authority or reported to supervisor 
Documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures 
Weapon drills are conducted in accordance with standard procedures 
Marksmanship principles are applied in accordance with standard procedures 
Fire positions are adopted as required by environment and threat 
Weapon equipment is employed as required in accordance with standard procedures 
Sustained fire machine gun is safely fired in accordance with standard procedures. 
Range Safety Brief and Practice Brief are complied with when firing a sustained fire machine gun on a range, in accordance with standard procedures 
Targets are identified and engaged in accordance with standard procedures 

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