This competency was developed for combat arms personnel required to throw grenades on operations in a deployed operational environment but is applicable to any individual in this field of work.
The individual will be under supervision, usually as part of a team but if authorised has the ability to act independently in accordance with the Rules of Engagement.
All activities are carried out in accordance with relevant organisational policies and procedures.
Not applicable.
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Handle a grenade | 1.1 Grenade is safely handled and carried in accordance with standard procedures. 1.2 Grenade is identified and selected according to operational requirements. 1.3 Throwing positions are adopted as required by environment and threat. |
2. Throw a grenade | 2.1 Grenade drills are conducted in accordance with standard procedures. 2.2 Targets are identified and engaged as required by the operational environment and in accordance with standard procedures. |
3. Maintain and stow grenades | 3.1 Grenade and associated equipment are cleaned and serviced in all operational conditions. 3.2 Defects are identified and reported to supervisor. |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required Skills |
achieve the required effects apply battlecraft aggressively apply fieldcraft skills apply recognised safety precautions handle grenades safely in an operational environment interpret fire control orders work in a team |
Required Knowledge |
battlecraft characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of the grenade fieldcraft fire control orders grenade drills WHS requirements recognised safety precautions target indications team work |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Assessment must confirm the ability to complete all grenade drills as listed in the Range Statement throw the high explosive (HE) grenade from all positions listed in the Range Statement work as part of a team recognise 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 HE grenades and in a simulated operational threat environment. The assessment is simulated due to the high risk working environment. Specific resources for assessment Access to grenades and a simulated operational environment. |
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. | |
Grenades may include: | drill fragmentation high explosive practice white phosphorus |
Standard procedures may include: | Australian Standards defence instructions doctrinal 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 operating procedures standing orders written and verbal orders |
Grenade identification may include: | colour hazard band markings shape |
Throwing positions must include: | kneeling lying standing |
Grenade drills must include: | safety precautions throwing drills |
Engagement of the target may include: | destruction suppression |
Operational environment may include: | all seasons weather and terrain day extreme stress night primitive conditions under threat |
Defects may include: | cracks faulty pins incorrect packaging |
Not applicable.
This unit contains employability skills.
Not applicable.