Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
DEFMIL004 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate a light support weapon
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
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Unit of Competency | DEFMIL004 - Operate a light support weapon |
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Employability Skills | |||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit describes the skills required to operate a light support weapon. This includes handling, maintaining, operating and firing the light support weapon and obtaining satisfactory engagement accuracy. The light support weapon would usually be carried and fired from the shoulder.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 that could be unpredictable, 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. |
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Competency Field | Military Skills |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Handle a light support weapon |
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Element: Maintain a light support weapon |
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Element: Operate a light support weapon |
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Element: Fire a light support weapon |
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Element: Handle a light support weapon |
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Element: Maintain a light support weapon |
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Element: Operate a light support weapon |
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Element: Fire a light support weapon |
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