Application
This competency was developed for combat arms personnel required to operate a service pistol in a deployed operational environment but is applicable to any individual in this field of work.
Typically, operators work independently and as part of a team under direct and/or indirect supervision, use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. All activities are carried out in accordance with relevant organisational policies and procedures.
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Safely handle a service pistol | 1.1 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation. 1.2 Service pistol is handled and carried safely in accordance with standard procedures. 1.3 Ammunition is identified and selected, and safely handled in accordance with standard procedures. 1.4 Service pistol is secured in accordance with standard procedures. |
2. Safely maintain a service pistol | 2.1 Service pistol is stripped and assembled in accordance with standard procedures. 2.2 Service pistol and associated equipment are cleaned and serviced as required. 2.3 Ammunition is cleaned, inspected, carried and secured in accordance with standard procedures. 2.4 Defects are identified and rectified within limits of authority or reported to supervisor. 2.5 Documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures. |
3. Safely operate a service pistol | 3.1 Service pistol magazine is filled and emptied in accordance with standard procedures 3.2 Weapon drills are conducted in accordance with standard procedures. 3.3 Marksmanship principles are applied in accordance with standard procedures. 3.4 Fire positions are adopted as required by environment and threat. 3.5 Weapon equipment is employed as required in accordance with standard procedures. |
4. Safely fire a service pistol | 4.1 Service pistol is safely fired in accordance with standard procedures. 4.2 Range Safety Brief and Practice Brief are complied with when firing a service pistol on a range, in accordance with standard procedures. 4.3 Targets are identified and engaged in accordance with standard procedures. |
Required Skills
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required Skills |
achieve the required effects of fire apply recognised safety precautions |
Required Knowledge |
characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of the pistol and ammunition WHS requirements practice brief range safety brief recognised safety precautions weapon drills |
Evidence Required
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Assessment must confirm the ability to conduct all weapon drills as listed in the Range Statement and to recognise the limit of own authority. Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated over time and across a range of simulated or actual workplace situations |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Context of assessment Competency should be assessed using live ammunition usually on a live firing range. Specific resources for assessment Access to a service pistol, ammunition and a live firing range. |
Range Statement
The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. | |
Service pistol may include: | 9MM Browning H&K Service automatic pistol or revolver |
Standard procedures may include: | Australian Standards defence instructions doctrine pamphlets job guides, other publications manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions WHS regulations organisational policies and procedures procedure manuals relevant local government by-laws relevant state/territory or federal legislation routine orders standing orders standing operating procedures written and verbal orders |
Ammunition may include: | blank ball dummy tracer |
Defects may include: | burrs bulging corrosion cracks damaged sighting system out of date or missing fully functional classification label |
Weapon drills must include: | safety precautions (e.g.: checking clearances) degrees of weapon readiness immediate action and stoppage |
Marksmanship principles may include: | position and hold must be firm enough to support the weapon weapon must point naturally at the target without undue physical effort shot must be released and followed through without disturbance to the firer's position aiming must be correct |
Fire positions may include: | kneeling prone sitting squatting standing supported or unsupported |
Weapon equipment may include: | Complete Equipment Schedule (CES) |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
Not applicable.