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

PSPBDR013 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Examine and test firearms

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PSPBDR013 - Examine and test firearms
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to identify and classify firearms subject to international trade or travel and to safety test imported firearms. It includes identifying firearms and components, conducting safety tests, maintaining resources, and reviewing and reporting on activities.This unit applies to those working as firearms specialists who can identify, classify and safety test firearms.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 autonomously, consulting others as required, performing routine tasks in a range of familiar 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.

This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Border protection
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: Identify firearms and components
  • Prepare firearms and components for examination.
  • Examine firearms and components in detail to determine relevant features.
  • Research internal resources to confirm observations.
  • Seek advice on obscure or complex items from relevant personnel.
  • Determine classification of firearms and components.
  • Determine the requirement for testing or exemption from safety testing.
       
Element: Conduct safety tests
  • Test firearms against standards specified in legislation, regulations, policies and guidelines.
  • Operate relevant equipment.
  • Identify and action work health and safety issues.
  • Interpret the results of equipment use correctly.
       
Element: Maintain resources
  • Conduct routine maintenance of equipment.
  • Maintain equipment to manufacturers’ specifications and standard operating procedures and guidelines.
  • Organise repairs to equipment as soon as practicable.
       
Element: Review and report on activities
  • Record and disseminate outcomes of firearm identification and safety testing activities.
  • Evaluate the outcomes, procedures and processes used in activities.
  • Identify and action improvements to procedures and processes.
       
Element: Identify firearms and components
  • Prepare firearms and components for examination.
  • Examine firearms and components in detail to determine relevant features.
  • Research internal resources to confirm observations.
  • Seek advice on obscure or complex items from relevant personnel.
  • Determine classification of firearms and components.
  • Determine the requirement for testing or exemption from safety testing.
       
Element: Conduct safety tests
  • Test firearms against standards specified in legislation, regulations, policies and guidelines.
  • Operate relevant equipment.
  • Identify and action work health and safety issues.
  • Interpret the results of equipment use correctly.
       
Element: Maintain resources
  • Conduct routine maintenance of equipment.
  • Maintain equipment to manufacturers’ specifications and standard operating procedures and guidelines.
  • Organise repairs to equipment as soon as practicable.
       
Element: Review and report on activities
  • Record and disseminate outcomes of firearm identification and safety testing activities.
  • Evaluate the outcomes, procedures and processes used in activities.
  • Identify and action improvements to procedures and processes.
       


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. Identify firearms and components

1.1 Prepare firearms and components for examination.

1.2 Examine firearms and components in detail to determine relevant features.

1.3 Research internal resources to confirm observations.

1.4 Seek advice on obscure or complex items from relevant personnel.

1.5 Determine classification of firearms and components.

1.6 Determine the requirement for testing or exemption from safety testing.

2. Conduct safety tests

2.1 Test firearms against standards specified in legislation, regulations, policies and guidelines.

2.2 Operate relevant equipment.

2.3 Identify and action work health and safety issues.

2.4 Interpret the results of equipment use correctly.

3. Maintain resources

3.1 Conduct routine maintenance of equipment.

3.2 Maintain equipment to manufacturers’ specifications and standard operating procedures and guidelines.

3.3 Organise repairs to equipment as soon as practicable.

4. Review and report on activities

4.1 Record and disseminate outcomes of firearm identification and safety testing activities.

4.2 Evaluate the outcomes, procedures and processes used in activities.

4.3 Identify and action improvements to procedures and processes.

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 legislation, regulations and policies relating to firearms examination and testing

operating and maintaining equipment to achieve desired outcomes

accurately interpreting resources and information generated

selecting and using cleaning agents, solvents and lubricants

selecting and using tools and equipment

achieving accuracy in measurement

undertaking analysis and decision making using sound judgment

using written and oral communication including liaison and consultation

planning, prioritising and problem solving

applying procedures relating to work health and safety and environment in the context of firearms examination and testing

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.

public sector legislation including work health and safety and environment, regulations, policies, procedures, guidelines and standard operating procedures relating to examination and testing of firearms in the context of international trade or travel

custodial firearms safe handling procedures

firearms safety issues

firearms and firearms related components recognition indicators

firearms research materials and resources

public sector and organisational values/ethics codes of conduct or service charter

security and reporting procedures

risk management policy and practices

risk assessment techniques

profiles and trends

Australian legal framework

evidence handling and storage

equipment maintenance procedures

equipment operation and usage

workplace and industry environment

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. Identify firearms and components

1.1 Prepare firearms and components for examination.

1.2 Examine firearms and components in detail to determine relevant features.

1.3 Research internal resources to confirm observations.

1.4 Seek advice on obscure or complex items from relevant personnel.

1.5 Determine classification of firearms and components.

1.6 Determine the requirement for testing or exemption from safety testing.

2. Conduct safety tests

2.1 Test firearms against standards specified in legislation, regulations, policies and guidelines.

2.2 Operate relevant equipment.

2.3 Identify and action work health and safety issues.

2.4 Interpret the results of equipment use correctly.

3. Maintain resources

3.1 Conduct routine maintenance of equipment.

3.2 Maintain equipment to manufacturers’ specifications and standard operating procedures and guidelines.

3.3 Organise repairs to equipment as soon as practicable.

4. Review and report on activities

4.1 Record and disseminate outcomes of firearm identification and safety testing activities.

4.2 Evaluate the outcomes, procedures and processes used in activities.

4.3 Identify and action improvements to procedures and processes.

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
Prepare firearms and components for examination. 
Examine firearms and components in detail to determine relevant features. 
Research internal resources to confirm observations. 
Seek advice on obscure or complex items from relevant personnel. 
Determine classification of firearms and components. 
Determine the requirement for testing or exemption from safety testing. 
Test firearms against standards specified in legislation, regulations, policies and guidelines. 
Operate relevant equipment. 
Identify and action work health and safety issues. 
Interpret the results of equipment use correctly. 
Conduct routine maintenance of equipment. 
Maintain equipment to manufacturers’ specifications and standard operating procedures and guidelines. 
Organise repairs to equipment as soon as practicable. 
Record and disseminate outcomes of firearm identification and safety testing activities. 
Evaluate the outcomes, procedures and processes used in activities. 
Identify and action improvements to procedures and processes. 
Prepare firearms and components for examination. 
Examine firearms and components in detail to determine relevant features. 
Research internal resources to confirm observations. 
Seek advice on obscure or complex items from relevant personnel. 
Determine classification of firearms and components. 
Determine the requirement for testing or exemption from safety testing. 
Test firearms against standards specified in legislation, regulations, policies and guidelines. 
Operate relevant equipment. 
Identify and action work health and safety issues. 
Interpret the results of equipment use correctly. 
Conduct routine maintenance of equipment. 
Maintain equipment to manufacturers’ specifications and standard operating procedures and guidelines. 
Organise repairs to equipment as soon as practicable. 
Record and disseminate outcomes of firearm identification and safety testing activities. 
Evaluate the outcomes, procedures and processes used in activities. 
Identify and action improvements to procedures and processes. 

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