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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Safely handle a 22 gauge rifle
  2. Safely maintain a 22 gauge rifle
  3. Safely operate the 22 gauge rifle
  4. Safely fire a 22 gauge rifle

Evidence Required

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to conduct all firearm drills as listed in the Range Statement and to recognise the limit of own authority

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated on a live firing range

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 a gauge rifle 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.

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 bylaws

relevant state/territory or federal legislation

Routine Orders

Standing Orders

Standing Operating Procedures

written and verbal orders

Ammunition may include:

ball

drill

Defects may include:

broken cocking handle

burrs

bulging

corrosion

cracks

damaged firing pin

damaged sighting system

faulty trigger mechanism

incorrect serial numbers

out of date or missing fully functional classification label

Weapon drills must include:

degrees of weapon readiness

immediate action and stoppage

safety precautions (e.g. checking clearances)

Marksmanship principles may include:

aiming must be correct

position and hold must be firm enough to support the weapon

shot must be released and followed through without disturbance to the firers position

weapon must point naturally at the target without undue physical effort

Weapon equipment may include:

Complete Equipment Schedule (CES), such as:

cleaning kit

magazines

slings

weapon sighting systems

Problems may include:

stoppages

unauthorised movement on range

Engaging a target means

the correct target is identified and engaged by fire