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

DEFEXO142 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Undertake firings of small arms

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFEXO142 - Undertake firings of small arms
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to undertake proof, trial and experimental firings of small arms.This unit was developed for specialists working within proof, trial and experimental organisations, but may be applicable to any individual in this field of work.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work independently or as part of a team under direct and/or indirect supervision, and would use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their output. They would perform routine tasks in known contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Candidates must complete assessment using live explosives.

This unit must be assessed in an authorised and licensed potential explosion site.

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises and case studies

applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

relevant materials, tools, equipment and PPE currently used in industry.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Explosive Ordnance
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: Prepare for firing
  • Carry and handle small arms weapon system.
  • Identify, select and handle ammunition.
  • Conduct weapons drills.
  • Adopt fire positions in accordance with the proof, trial and experimental requirement.
  • Prepare and secure static fired weapons.
  • Secure ammunition.
       
Element: Fire small arms
  • Fire small arms in a person fired or static fired mode.
  • Employ weapon sighting systems and associated equipment.
  • Identify and engage targets.
  • Report incidents.
       
Element: Finalise firing and maintain stores and equipment
  • Undertake operator maintenance.
  • Identify and report defects.
  • Refurbish ranges.
  • Complete post-range practice administration.
  • Record and report observations on the firing.
       
Element: Prepare for firing
  • Carry and handle small arms weapon system.
  • Identify, select and handle ammunition.
  • Conduct weapons drills.
  • Adopt fire positions in accordance with the proof, trial and experimental requirement.
  • Prepare and secure static fired weapons.
  • Secure ammunition.
       
Element: Fire small arms
  • Fire small arms in a person fired or static fired mode.
  • Employ weapon sighting systems and associated equipment.
  • Identify and engage targets.
  • Report incidents.
       
Element: Identify, select and handle ammunition
       
Element: Conduct weapons drills
       
Element: Adopt fire positions in accordance with the proof, trial and experimental requirement
       
Element: Prepare and secure static fired weapons
  • Fire small arms in a person fired or static fired mode
       
Element: Employ weapon sighting systems and associated equipment
       
Element: Identify and engage targets
       
Element: Finalise firing and maintain stores and equipment
  • Undertake operator maintenance
       
Element: Identify and report defects
       
Element: Complete post-range practice administration
       
Element: Record and report observations on the firing
       


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.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least two occasions and includes:

completing at least one assessment with person fired and one assessment with static fired

handling and operating small arms weapons systems

identifying ammunition defects (including corrosion, cracks, damaged packing, damaged weapon parts, dented cartridge cases, fluting on cartridge case, incorrect propellants, proud or recessed primer, rust, weeping)

operating the range of small arms used in the test/trial to conduct all firearm drills

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and includes:

operational knowledge of:

firing operation and effect of small arms weapon systems

organisational guidelines and standards

range safety

small arms ballistics


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.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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
Carry and handle small arms weapon system. 
Identify, select and handle ammunition. 
Conduct weapons drills. 
Adopt fire positions in accordance with the proof, trial and experimental requirement. 
Prepare and secure static fired weapons. 
Secure ammunition. 
Fire small arms in a person fired or static fired mode. 
Employ weapon sighting systems and associated equipment. 
Identify and engage targets. 
Report incidents. 
Undertake operator maintenance. 
Identify and report defects. 
Refurbish ranges. 
Complete post-range practice administration. 
Record and report observations on the firing. 
Carry and handle small arms weapon system. 
Identify, select and handle ammunition. 
Conduct weapons drills. 
Adopt fire positions in accordance with the proof, trial and experimental requirement. 
Prepare and secure static fired weapons. 
Secure ammunition. 
Fire small arms in a person fired or static fired mode. 
Employ weapon sighting systems and associated equipment. 
Identify and engage targets. 
Report incidents. 
 
 
 
Fire small arms in a person fired or static fired mode 
 
 
Undertake operator maintenance 
 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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