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

DEFCA415B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate anti-personnel weapon

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFCA415B - Operate anti-personnel weapon
Description This unit covers the competency required to operate an antipersonnel weapon, including the M18A1 Claymore.Operating an antipersonnel weapon involves the ability to safely handle, safely maintain, safely operate and safely arm the antipersonnel weapon.Antipersonnel weapons are directional, command detonated, fragmentation devices. 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 operate an anti-personnel weapon in a deployed operational environment but is applicable to any individual in this field of work.Typically, operators work as part of a team under direct supervision, usually under direct orders, use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. 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: Safely handle the anti-personnel weapon
  • Work health and safety (WHS) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation.
  • Anti-personnel weapon is handled and carried safely in accordance with standard procedures.
  • Anti-personnel weapon is secured in accordance with standard procedures.
       
Element: Safely maintain the anti-personnel weapon
  • Anti-personnel weaponand associated equipment are cleaned and serviced as required, in accordance with standard procedures.
  • Defects are identified and rectified within limits of authority or reported to supervisor.
  • Documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures.
       
Element: Safely operate and arm the anti-personnel weapon
  • Weapon drills are conducted in accordance with standard procedures.
  • Aiming of the anti-personnel weapon is conducted in accordance with standard procedures.
  • Weapon equipment is employed as required in accordance with standard procedures.
  • Anti-personnel weapon is safely sighted and armed in accordance with standard procedures.
  • Range Safety Brief and Practice Brief are complied with when using a anti-personnel weapon on a range, in accordance with standard procedures.
       


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 carry out all weapon drills as listed in the Range Statement on a live anti-personnel weapon.

Consistency in performance

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

While it is preferable for an anti-personnel weapon operator to fire a live weapon this is not always possible because of the cost and inherent high-risk associated with the firing. As a minimum the anti-personnel weapon operator must observe a live fire operation.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment using live ammunition on a live firing range.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to an anti-personnel weapon, ammunition and a live firing range.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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

apply recognised safety precautions

Required Knowledge

characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of the anti-personnel weapon and ammunition

WHS requirements

range safety

safety precautions of the anti-personnel weapon

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.

Standard procedures may include:

Australian Standards

defence instructions

doctrine 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 orders

standing operating procedures

written and verbal orders

Defects may include:

corrosion

cracks

damaged sighting system

out of date or missing fully functional classification label

Weapon drills must include:

arming and dis-arming

base testing

deploy and retrieve

immediate action and failure to fire

safety precautions

Weapon equipment may include:

blast cap assembly (e.g. M57)

firing device (e.g. M4)

test set (e.g. M40)

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Work health and safety (WHS) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation. 
Anti-personnel weapon is handled and carried safely in accordance with standard procedures. 
Anti-personnel weapon is secured in accordance with standard procedures. 
Anti-personnel weaponand associated equipment are cleaned and serviced as required, in accordance with standard procedures. 
Defects are identified and rectified within limits of authority or reported to supervisor. 
Documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures. 
Weapon drills are conducted in accordance with standard procedures. 
Aiming of the anti-personnel weapon is conducted in accordance with standard procedures. 
Weapon equipment is employed as required in accordance with standard procedures. 
Anti-personnel weapon is safely sighted and armed in accordance with standard procedures. 
Range Safety Brief and Practice Brief are complied with when using a anti-personnel weapon on a range, in accordance with standard procedures. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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