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

Required Skills

apply battlecraft aggressively

apply navigation techniques

apply operational safety

apply recognised safety precautions

assimilate orders

handle weapons safely in an operational environment

interpret fire control orders

work in a team

Required Knowledge

battlecraft

characteristics technical capabilities effects employment and limitations of equipment

cultural awareness

fire control orders

navigation techniques

WHS requirements

Orders for Opening Fire

recognised safety precautions

team work

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to perform

sniper tasks as listed in the Range Statement

drills and procedures as listed in the Range Statement

sniper techniques as listed in the Range Statement

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 in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment The context of assessment would usually be simulated due to the nature of this high risk environment

Specific resources for assessment

Access to a team weapons and ammunition and a variety of equipment as listed in the Range Statement

Equipment may include:

Sniper patrol techniques must include:

Standard procedures may include:

Drills and procedures must include:

Sniper tasks must include: