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

Required Skills

apply recognised safety precautions

Required Knowledge

characteristics technical capabilities effects employment and limitations of the antipersonnel weapon and ammunition

OHampS requirements

range safety

safety precautions of the antipersonnel weapon

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 on a live antipersonnel weapon

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated on a live firing range

While it is preferable for an antipersonnel weapon operator to fire a live weapon this is not always possible because of the cost and inherent highrisk associated with the firing As a minimum the antipersonnel weapon operator must observe a live fire operation

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 an antipersonnel weapon ammunition and a live firing range

Guidance information for assessment

Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA Public Safety Training Package

Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

Anti-personnel weapon may include

Standard procedures may include

Defects may include

Weapon drills must include

Weapon equipment may include