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

Required Skills

adopt appropriate firing position

aim the service rifle

apply immediate action and stoppage drills

apply recognised safety precautions

Required Knowledge

characteristics technical capabilities effects employment and limitations of the rifle and ammunition

cycle of operation of the service rifle

degrees of weapon readiness

whs requirements

marksmanship principles

range safety

safety precautions of the service rifle

types of targets

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

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

fire the weapon using as a minimum ball ammunition

act as part of a team

recognise the limit of own authority

Assessment must also confirm that operators meet the specified minimum requirements as laid down by the relevant Service Chief

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 is required to

service rifle

ammunition

live firing range

Standard procedures may include:

Ammunition may include:

Defects may include:

Weapon drills may include:

Marksmanship principles may include:

Fire positions may include:

Weapon equipment may include:

Engaging a target means