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

Required Skills

handle small arms safely

identify relevant information

prepare and present simple reports

provide and receive feedback in a constructive manner

use appropriate information technology and software

use relevant verbal and nonverbal communication techniques

Required Knowledge

codes of practice

firing operation and effect of small arms

information sources

organisational guidelines and standards

regulatory requirements

relevant legislation

standards relevant to organisational operations

verbal communication techniques

workplace safety in regard to handling small arms

written communication to a level required in the preparation of simple reports

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

safely operate the range of small arms used in the testtrial to conduct all firearm drills

identify all ammunition defects listed in the Range Statement

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a variety of environments and teststrials

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated work environment in accordance with all relevant legislation and organisational requirements

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

live fire range

live ammunition

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed with the following unit

DEFEOD Work safely with explosive ordnance

DEFEO101D Work safely with explosive ordnance.

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision andor mentoring which is typically recorded in a competency workbook

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industryapproved simulated work environment Forms of assessment that are typically used include

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions

Small arms may include:

Standard procedures may include:

Ammunition may include:

Weapons drills may include:

Static fired refers to:

Person fired refers to:

Incidents may include:

Operator maintenance may include:

Defects may include:

Refurbishment may include:

Post range practice administration may include:

Observations may include: