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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

achieve the required effects of fire

apply recognised safety precautions

Required Knowledge

characteristics technical capabilities effects employment and limitations of the service hand grenade

OHampS requirements

recognised safety precautions

Evidence Required

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 grenade drills as listed in the Range Statement

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 a live grenade usually 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 hand grenade

live firing range

Method of assessment

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

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.
Service hand grenade may include	Drill High explosive Practice
Grenade identification may include	Colour Hazard band Markings Shape
Standard procedures may include	Australian Standards Defence Instructions Doctrine pamphlets Job guides, other publications Manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions OH&S regulations Organisational policies and procedures Procedure manuals Relevant local government by laws Relevant state/territory or federal legislation Routine Orders Standing Orders Standing Operating Procedures Written and verbal orders
Defects may include	Corrosion Cracks Faulty pins Incorrect packaging Incorrect pin configuration Out of date or missing fully functional classification label
Grenade drills may include	Dropped grenade Safety precautions Ready Throw
Throwing positions may include	Standing Kneeling Lying Sitting
Grenade equipment may include	Grenade pouch