Assessor Resource

PUADEFCA415B
Operate anti-personnel weapon

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 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 an anti-personnel weapon.

Operating an anti-personnel weapon involves the ability to safely handle, safely maintain, safely operate and safely arm the anti-personnel weapon.

Anti-personnel weapons are directional, command detonated, fragmentation devices.

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

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to carry out all weapon drills as listed in the Range Statement on a live anti-personnel weapon.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated on a live firing range.

While it is preferable for an anti-personnel weapon operator to fire a live weapon this is not always possible because of the cost and inherent high-risk associated with the firing. As a minimum the anti-personnel weapon operator must observe a live fire operation.

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 an anti-personnel weapon, 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

apply recognised safety precautions

Required Knowledge

characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of the anti-personnel weapon and ammunition

OH&S requirements

range safety

safety precautions of the anti-personnel weapon

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.

Anti-personnel weapon may include

M18A1 Claymore

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

Defects may include

Corrosion

Cracks

Damaged sighting system

Out of date or missing fully functional classification label

Weapon drills must include

Arming and dis-arming

Base testing

Deploy and retrieve

Immediate action and failure to fire

Safety precautions

Weapon equipment may include

Blast cap assembly (e.g. M57)

Firing device (e.g. M4)

Test set (e.g. M40)

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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 
Anti-personnel weapon is handled and carried safely in accordance with standard procedures 
Anti-personnel weapon is secured in accordance with standard procedures 
Anti-personnel weapon and associated equipment are cleaned and serviced as required, 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 
Aiming of the anti-personnel weapon is conducted in accordance with standard procedures 
Weapon equipment is employed as required in accordance with standard procedures 
Anti-personnel weapon is safely sighted and armed in accordance with standard procedures. 
Range Safety Brief and Practice Brief are complied with when using a anti-personnel weapon on a range, in accordance with standard procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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