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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Manoeuvre the weapon
  2. Aim the weapon
  3. Fire the weapon
  4. Maintain the serviceability of the weapon

Evidence Required

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to

work as part of a gun detachment team

use the ancillary equipment listed in the Range Statement

identify all ammunition defects listed in the Range Statement

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over a period of time in either simulated or actual workplace situations

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in a simulated operational environment due to the high risk nature of the activity The individual must be assessed as part of a team carrying out each of the individual functions required to operate an indirect fire weapon

Specific resources for assessment

Access to a live fire range an indirect fire weapon and live ammunition


Range Statement

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.

Standard procedures may include:

Australian Standards

defence instructions

doctrinal pamphlets

job guides, other publications

manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions

WHS regulations

organisational policies and procedures

procedure manuals

relevant local government by-laws

relevant state/territory or federal legislation

routine orders

standing operating procedures

standing orders

written and verbal orders

Ancillary equipment may include:

collimator/aiming devices

fuse setters

orientation and positioning equipment

weapon sights

Ammunition may include:

anti personnel

anti tank

high explosive

illumination

improved conventional munitions

incendiary

marker

precision guided munitions

smoke base eject/ all colours

and may be used with fuse types:

delay

proximity

super quick (point detonating/graze)

time

Defects must include:

corrosion

cracks

damage packaging

dented cartridge cases

fluting of the cartridge case

incorrect fuse projectile combinations

incorrect propellants

proud or recessed primer

rust

weeping

Orders may include:

transmitted electronically

verbal

written

Operating maintenance may include:

cleaning

lubricating