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

DEFMIL003 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate a service rifle

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFMIL003 - Operate a service rifle
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit covers the competency required to operate any current in service rifle. Operating a service rifle involves the ability to safely handle, maintain, operate and fire the service rifle.This unit applies to those working as a member of the Australian Defence Force.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 under direct supervision, in accordance with the Rules of Engagement. They would perform specific tasks, in a broad range of contexts, focussing on applying safety requirements.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.

Competency should be assessed using live ammunition on a live firing range, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations in accordance with the current weapons pamphlet. This would include ‘dry’ assessment to ensure that a safe environment is maintained.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Military Skills
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 service rifle
  • Handle and carry service rifle.
  • Identify, select and handle ammunition.
       
Element: Maintain a service rifle
  • Strip and assemble service rifle.
  • Clean and service rifle and associated equipment as required.
  • Clean, inspect, carry and secure ammunition.
  • Identify and rectify defects within limits of authority or report to supervisor.
  • Complete documentation.
       
Element: Operate a service rifle
  • Fill and empty service rifle magazine.
  • Conduct weapon drills.
  • Apply marksmanship principles.
  • Adopt fire positions as required by environment and threat.
  • Employ weapon equipment.
       
Element: Fire a service rifle
  • Fire service rifle complying with Range Safety Brief and Practice Brief.
  • Identify and engage targets.
       
Element: Handle a service rifle
  • Handle and carry service rifle.
  • Identify, select and handle ammunition.
       
Element: Maintain a service rifle
  • Strip and assemble service rifle.
  • Clean and service rifle and associated equipment as required.
  • Clean, inspect, carry and secure ammunition.
  • Identify and rectify defects within limits of authority or report to supervisor.
  • Complete documentation.
       
Element: Operate a service rifle
  • Fill and empty service rifle magazine.
  • Conduct weapon drills.
  • Apply marksmanship principles.
  • Adopt fire positions as required by environment and threat.
  • Employ weapon equipment.
       
Element: Fire a service rifle
  • Fire service rifle complying with Range Safety Brief and Practice Brief.
  • Identify and engage targets.
       


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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Handle a service rifle

1.1 Handle and carry service rifle.

1.2 Identify, select and handle ammunition.

2. Maintain a service rifle

2.1 Strip and assemble service rifle.

2.2 Clean and service rifle and associated equipment as required.

2.3 Clean, inspect, carry and secure ammunition.

2.4 Identify and rectify defects within limits of authority or report to supervisor.

2.5 Complete documentation.

3. Operate a service rifle

3.1 Fill and empty service rifle magazine.

3.2 Conduct weapon drills.

3.3 Apply marksmanship principles.

3.4 Adopt fire positions as required by environment and threat.

3.5 Employ weapon equipment.

4. Fire a service rifle

4.1 Fire service rifle complying with Range Safety Brief and Practice Brief.

4.2 Identify and engage targets.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

operating the weapon without any safety breaches

adopting appropriate firing position

aiming the service rifle

applying immediate action and stoppage drills

applying recognised safety precautions

conducting weapon drills

firing the weapon using, as a minimum, ball ammunition

recognising the limit of own authority

passing weapons training test

firing the weapon qualification practice

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of the rifle and ammunition

cycle of operation of the service rifle

degrees of weapon readiness

WHS requirements

marksmanship principles

range safety

safety precautions of the service rifle

types of targets

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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Handle a service rifle

1.1 Handle and carry service rifle.

1.2 Identify, select and handle ammunition.

2. Maintain a service rifle

2.1 Strip and assemble service rifle.

2.2 Clean and service rifle and associated equipment as required.

2.3 Clean, inspect, carry and secure ammunition.

2.4 Identify and rectify defects within limits of authority or report to supervisor.

2.5 Complete documentation.

3. Operate a service rifle

3.1 Fill and empty service rifle magazine.

3.2 Conduct weapon drills.

3.3 Apply marksmanship principles.

3.4 Adopt fire positions as required by environment and threat.

3.5 Employ weapon equipment.

4. Fire a service rifle

4.1 Fire service rifle complying with Range Safety Brief and Practice Brief.

4.2 Identify and engage targets.

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
Handle and carry service rifle. 
Identify, select and handle ammunition. 
Strip and assemble service rifle. 
Clean and service rifle and associated equipment as required. 
Clean, inspect, carry and secure ammunition. 
Identify and rectify defects within limits of authority or report to supervisor. 
Complete documentation. 
Fill and empty service rifle magazine. 
Conduct weapon drills. 
Apply marksmanship principles. 
Adopt fire positions as required by environment and threat. 
Employ weapon equipment. 
Fire service rifle complying with Range Safety Brief and Practice Brief. 
Identify and engage targets. 
Handle and carry service rifle. 
Identify, select and handle ammunition. 
Strip and assemble service rifle. 
Clean and service rifle and associated equipment as required. 
Clean, inspect, carry and secure ammunition. 
Identify and rectify defects within limits of authority or report to supervisor. 
Complete documentation. 
Fill and empty service rifle magazine. 
Conduct weapon drills. 
Apply marksmanship principles. 
Adopt fire positions as required by environment and threat. 
Employ weapon equipment. 
Fire service rifle complying with Range Safety Brief and Practice Brief. 
Identify and engage targets. 

Forms

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