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

PSPREG019 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Take custody of and store weapons

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PSPREG019 - Take custody of and store weapons
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to enable officers to correctly and safely take custody of and store firearms and other weapons to ensure compliance with legislation, policy and official directions. It includes taking custody of, securing and maintaining weapons.This unit applies to those working in public sector roles conducting regulatory activities. 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 performing complex 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 Regulatory
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: Take custody of weapons
  • Identify and apply safe handling, storage and security requirements for firearms, ammunition and other weapons.
  • Identify and apply procedures for making firearms and other weapons safe for processing, transportation or storage.
  • Maintain personal safety in relation to handling firearms and other weapons.
  • Identify and follow standing procedures relating to accidental discharge of firearms and incidents involving other weapons as required.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of procedures for reporting and dealing with injury and apply.
  • Identify situations requiring assistance and request support promptly.
       
Element: Secure and maintain weapons
  • Identify and follow care and storage requirements for firearms, ammunition and other weapons.
  • Maintain or dispose of weapons.
  • Follow reporting and recordkeeping procedures for firearms, ammunition and other weapons.
  • Identify and follow procedures for reporting loss, damage or theft of firearms, ammunition or other weapons.
       
Element: Take custody of weapons
  • Identify and apply safe handling, storage and security requirements for firearms, ammunition and other weapons.
  • Identify and apply procedures for making firearms and other weapons safe for processing, transportation or storage.
  • Maintain personal safety in relation to handling firearms and other weapons.
  • Identify and follow standing procedures relating to accidental discharge of firearms and incidents involving other weapons as required.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of procedures for reporting and dealing with injury and apply.
  • Identify situations requiring assistance and request support promptly.
       
Element: Secure and maintain weapons
  • Identify and follow care and storage requirements for firearms, ammunition and other weapons.
  • Maintain or dispose of weapons.
  • Follow reporting and recordkeeping procedures for firearms, ammunition and other weapons.
  • Identify and follow procedures for reporting loss, damage or theft of firearms, ammunition or other weapons.
       


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. Take custody of weapons

1.1 Identify and apply safe handling, storage and security requirements for firearms, ammunition and other weapons.

1.2 Identify and apply procedures for making firearms and other weapons safe for processing, transportation or storage.

1.3 Maintain personal safety in relation to handling firearms and other weapons.

1.4 Identify and follow standing procedures relating to accidental discharge of firearms and incidents involving other weapons as required.

1.5 Maintain up-to-date knowledge of procedures for reporting and dealing with injury and apply.

1.6 Identify situations requiring assistance and request support promptly.

2. Secure and maintain weapons

2.1 Identify and follow care and storage requirements for firearms, ammunition and other weapons.

2.2 Maintain or dispose of weapons.

2.3 Follow reporting and recordkeeping procedures for firearms, ammunition and other weapons.

2.4 Identify and follow procedures for reporting loss, damage or theft of firearms, ammunition or other weapons.

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.

rendering safe a variety of weapons and firearm types

applying regulations and codes of practice

reading and applying complex information from legislation and procedures

using communication to confirm information and requirements and seek assistance

recording and reporting weapon movement

vidence 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.

a variety of weapons, firearm types and munitions

requirements for handling firearms and other weapons

state/territory and Commonwealth legislation relating to firearms and other weapons

public sector legislation, standards and codes of conduct

safety and environmental procedures relating to firearms, ammunition and other weapons

responsibility as first on the scene for seeking assistance and rendering first aid in the event of incidents causing injury


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. Take custody of weapons

1.1 Identify and apply safe handling, storage and security requirements for firearms, ammunition and other weapons.

1.2 Identify and apply procedures for making firearms and other weapons safe for processing, transportation or storage.

1.3 Maintain personal safety in relation to handling firearms and other weapons.

1.4 Identify and follow standing procedures relating to accidental discharge of firearms and incidents involving other weapons as required.

1.5 Maintain up-to-date knowledge of procedures for reporting and dealing with injury and apply.

1.6 Identify situations requiring assistance and request support promptly.

2. Secure and maintain weapons

2.1 Identify and follow care and storage requirements for firearms, ammunition and other weapons.

2.2 Maintain or dispose of weapons.

2.3 Follow reporting and recordkeeping procedures for firearms, ammunition and other weapons.

2.4 Identify and follow procedures for reporting loss, damage or theft of firearms, ammunition or other weapons.

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
Identify and apply safe handling, storage and security requirements for firearms, ammunition and other weapons. 
Identify and apply procedures for making firearms and other weapons safe for processing, transportation or storage. 
Maintain personal safety in relation to handling firearms and other weapons. 
Identify and follow standing procedures relating to accidental discharge of firearms and incidents involving other weapons as required. 
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of procedures for reporting and dealing with injury and apply. 
Identify situations requiring assistance and request support promptly. 
Identify and follow care and storage requirements for firearms, ammunition and other weapons. 
Maintain or dispose of weapons. 
Follow reporting and recordkeeping procedures for firearms, ammunition and other weapons. 
Identify and follow procedures for reporting loss, damage or theft of firearms, ammunition or other weapons. 
Identify and apply safe handling, storage and security requirements for firearms, ammunition and other weapons. 
Identify and apply procedures for making firearms and other weapons safe for processing, transportation or storage. 
Maintain personal safety in relation to handling firearms and other weapons. 
Identify and follow standing procedures relating to accidental discharge of firearms and incidents involving other weapons as required. 
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of procedures for reporting and dealing with injury and apply. 
Identify situations requiring assistance and request support promptly. 
Identify and follow care and storage requirements for firearms, ammunition and other weapons. 
Maintain or dispose of weapons. 
Follow reporting and recordkeeping procedures for firearms, ammunition and other weapons. 
Identify and follow procedures for reporting loss, damage or theft of firearms, ammunition or other weapons. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

PSPREG019 - Take custody of and store weapons
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Assessment Record Sheet

PSPREG019 - Take custody of and store weapons

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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