Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

DEFCA410B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Throw grenades on operations

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFCA410B - Throw grenades on operations
Description This unit covers the competency required to effectively throw a grenade on operations in the Australian Defence Force (ADF). No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. In a Defence context, this means that there is no civilian need to hold this unit in order to meet licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This competency was developed for combat arms personnel required to throw grenades on operations in a deployed operational environment but is applicable to any individual in this field of work.The individual will be under supervision, usually as part of a team but if authorised has the ability to act independently in accordance with the Rules of Engagement.All activities are carried out in accordance with relevant organisational policies and procedures.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Handle a grenade
  • Grenade is safely handled and carried in accordance with standard procedures.
  • Grenade is identified and selected according to operational requirements.
  • Throwing positions are adopted as required by environment and threat.
       
Element: Throw a grenade
  • Grenade drills are conducted in accordance with standard procedures.
  • Targets are identified and engaged as required by the operational environment and in accordance with standard procedures.
       
Element: Maintain and stow grenades
  • Grenade and associated equipment are cleaned and serviced in all operational conditions.
  • Defects are identified and reported to supervisor.
       


Evidence Required

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to

complete all grenade drills as listed in the Range Statement

throw the high explosive (HE) grenade from all positions listed in the Range Statement

work as part of a team

recognise limit of own authority

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time and across a range of simulated or actual workplace situations.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed using HE grenades and in a simulated operational threat environment. The assessment is simulated due to the high risk working environment.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to grenades and a simulated operational environment.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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

Required Skills

achieve the required effects

apply battlecraft aggressively

apply fieldcraft skills

apply recognised safety precautions

handle grenades safely in an operational environment

interpret fire control orders

work in a team

Required Knowledge

battlecraft

characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of the grenade

fieldcraft

fire control orders

grenade drills

WHS requirements

recognised safety precautions

target indications

team work

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.

Grenades may include:

drill

fragmentation

high explosive

practice

white phosphorus

Standard procedures may include:

Australian Standards

defence instructions

doctrinal pamphlets

job guides, other publications

manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions

WHS regulations

organisational policies and procedures

procedure manuals

relevant local government by-laws

relevant state/territory or federal legislation

routine orders

standing operating procedures

standing orders

written and verbal orders

Grenade identification may include:

colour

hazard band

markings

shape

Throwing positions must include:

kneeling

lying

standing

Grenade drills must include:

safety precautions

throwing drills

Engagement of the target may include:

destruction

suppression

Operational environment may include:

all seasons weather and terrain

day

extreme stress

night

primitive conditions

under threat

Defects may include:

cracks

faulty pins

incorrect packaging

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Grenade is safely handled and carried in accordance with standard procedures. 
Grenade is identified and selected according to operational requirements. 
Throwing positions are adopted as required by environment and threat. 
Grenade drills are conducted in accordance with standard procedures. 
Targets are identified and engaged as required by the operational environment and in accordance with standard procedures. 
Grenade and associated equipment are cleaned and serviced in all operational conditions. 
Defects are identified and reported to supervisor. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

DEFCA410B - Throw grenades on operations
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