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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Safely handle a service pistol
  2. Safely maintain a service pistol
  3. Safely operate a service pistol
  4. Safely fire a service pistol

Evidence Required

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 and to recognise the limit of own authority

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time and across a range of simulated or actual workplace situations

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

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

Specific resources for assessment

Access to a service pistol ammunition and a live firing range


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.

Service pistol may include:

9MM Browning

H&K

Service automatic pistol or revolver

Standard procedures may include:

Australian Standards

defence instructions

doctrine 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 orders

standing operating procedures

written and verbal orders

Ammunition may include:

blank

ball

dummy

tracer

Defects may include:

burrs

bulging

corrosion

cracks

damaged sighting system

out of date or missing fully functional classification label

Weapon drills must 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:

kneeling

prone

sitting

squatting

standing

supported or unsupported

Weapon equipment may include:

Complete Equipment Schedule (CES)