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

DEFMIL122 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate anti-personnel weapon

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFMIL122 - Operate anti-personnel weapon
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to operate an antipersonnel weapon, including the M18A1 Claymore. This involves the ability to handle, maintain, operate and arm the antipersonnel weapon. Antipersonnel weapons are directional, command detonated, fragmentation devices.This unit applies to those working as combat arms personnel required to operate an antipersonnel weapon.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 supervision, usually as part of a team and will operate under direct orders. They would use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs while performing specific tasks in a range of 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.

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, 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.

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 and maintain the antipersonnel weapon
  • Handle, carry and secure antipersonnel weapon.
  • Clean and service antipersonnel weapon and associated equipment.
  • Identify and rectify defects within limits of authority or report them to supervisor.
  • Complete documentation.
       
Element: Operate and arm the antipersonnel weapon
  • Conduct weapon drills.
  • Aim the antipersonnel weapon.
  • Employ weapon equipment.
  • Sight and arm antipersonnel weapon.
  • Comply with Range Safety Brief and Practice Brief when using an antipersonnel weapon on a range.
       
Element: Handle and maintain the antipersonnel weapon
  • Handle, carry and secure antipersonnel weapon.
  • Clean and service antipersonnel weapon and associated equipment.
  • Identify and rectify defects within limits of authority or report them to supervisor.
  • Complete documentation.
       
Element: Operate and arm the antipersonnel weapon
  • Conduct weapon drills.
  • Aim the antipersonnel weapon.
  • Employ weapon equipment.
  • Sight and arm antipersonnel weapon.
  • Comply with Range Safety Brief and Practice Brief when using an antipersonnel weapon on a range.
       


Evidence Required

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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 and maintain the antipersonnel weapon

1.1 Handle, carry and secure antipersonnel weapon.

1.2 Clean and service antipersonnel weapon and associated equipment.

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

1.4 Complete documentation.

2. Operate and arm the antipersonnel weapon

2.1 Conduct weapon drills.

2.2 Aim the antipersonnel weapon.

2.3 Employ weapon equipment.

2.4 Sight and arm antipersonnel weapon.

2.5 Comply with Range Safety Brief and Practice Brief when using an antipersonnel weapon on a range.

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.

applying recognised safety precautions

carrying out weapon drills

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 antipersonnel weapon and ammunition

WHS requirements

range safety

safety precautions of the antipersonnel weapon

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

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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 and maintain the antipersonnel weapon

1.1 Handle, carry and secure antipersonnel weapon.

1.2 Clean and service antipersonnel weapon and associated equipment.

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

1.4 Complete documentation.

2. Operate and arm the antipersonnel weapon

2.1 Conduct weapon drills.

2.2 Aim the antipersonnel weapon.

2.3 Employ weapon equipment.

2.4 Sight and arm antipersonnel weapon.

2.5 Comply with Range Safety Brief and Practice Brief when using an antipersonnel weapon on a range.

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, carry and secure antipersonnel weapon. 
Clean and service antipersonnel weapon and associated equipment. 
Identify and rectify defects within limits of authority or report them to supervisor. 
Complete documentation. 
Conduct weapon drills. 
Aim the antipersonnel weapon. 
Employ weapon equipment. 
Sight and arm antipersonnel weapon. 
Comply with Range Safety Brief and Practice Brief when using an antipersonnel weapon on a range. 
Handle, carry and secure antipersonnel weapon. 
Clean and service antipersonnel weapon and associated equipment. 
Identify and rectify defects within limits of authority or report them to supervisor. 
Complete documentation. 
Conduct weapon drills. 
Aim the antipersonnel weapon. 
Employ weapon equipment. 
Sight and arm antipersonnel weapon. 
Comply with Range Safety Brief and Practice Brief when using an antipersonnel weapon on a range. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

DEFMIL122 - Operate anti-personnel weapon
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