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

DEFCM103C Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate a service hand grenade

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFCM103C - Operate a service hand grenade
Description This unit covers the competency required to operate a service hand grenade, which may include drill, high explosive, and practice grenades.Operating a service hand grenade involves the ability to safely handle, safely maintain, safely throw the grenade and obtain a satisfactory throwing accuracy in accordance with organisational standards. The assessment is to include the handling and throwing of live HE grenades and to achieve blast effect on the targets. 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 unit of competency would typically apply to a member of the Australian Defence Force.The individual will operate independently or as part of a team and will normally operate under orders and in accordance with the Rules of Engagement.All aspects of this units must be carried out in accordance with legislation, standards, and organisational polices 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 a service hand grenade
  • Work health and safety (WHS) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation.
  • Service hand grenade is identified and selected in accordance with supervisor’s instructions and operational requirements.
  • Service hand grenade is safely handled and carried.
  • Service hand grenade is secured.
       
Element: Safely maintain a service hand grenade
  • Service hand grenade and associated equipment are cleaned and serviced as required.
  • Defects are identified and rectified within limits of authority or reported to supervisor.
  • Documentation is completed.
       
Element: Safely operate a service hand grenade
  • Grenade drills are conducted.
  • Throwing position is adopted as required.
  • Throwing principles are applied.
  • Grenade equipment is employed as required.
  • Service hand grenade is safely thrown.
  • Range Safety Brief and Practice Brief are complied with when throwing a service hand grenade on a range.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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

ammunition

live firing range

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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

WHS requirements

range safety

recognised safety precautions

weapon drills

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.

Grenade identification may include:

colour

hazard band

markings

shape

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

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
Work health and safety (WHS) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation. 
Service hand grenade is identified and selected in accordance with supervisor’s instructions and operational requirements. 
Service hand grenade is safely handled and carried. 
Service hand grenade is secured. 
Service hand grenade and associated equipment are cleaned and serviced as required. 
Defects are identified and rectified within limits of authority or reported to supervisor. 
Documentation is completed. 
Grenade drills are conducted. 
Throwing position is adopted as required. 
Throwing principles are applied. 
Grenade equipment is employed as required. 
Service hand grenade is safely thrown. 
Range Safety Brief and Practice Brief are complied with when throwing a service hand grenade on a range. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

DEFCM103C - Operate a service hand grenade
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Assessment Record Sheet

DEFCM103C - Operate a service hand grenade

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