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

Required Skills

achieve the required effects of fire

apply battlecraft aggressively

apply fieldcraft skills

apply recognised safety precautions

hand eye coordination

handle weapon safely in an operational environment

manual dexterity

use binoculars

work in a team

Required Knowledge

battlecraft

characteristics technical capabilities effects employment and limitations of the weapon

characteristics technical capabilities of the system

fieldcraft

fire control orders

WHS requirements

safety precautions associated with the equipment

target identification

team work

weapon drills

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

accurately identify the target type

fire the weapon using high explosive ammunition

achieve the desired effect destruction obscuration illumination fire from any supported and unsupported position

recognise limit of own authority

Consistency in performance

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment Competency should be assessed using live ammunition

Specific resources for assessment

Access to a direct fire support system ammunition and a live firing range

Standard procedures may include:

Ammunition may include:

Weapon drills must include:

Fire positions may include:

Weapon sighting systems may include:

Associated equipment may include:

Identification of the target must may include:

Engagement of the target may include:

Defects may include: