ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Safely handle a 22 gauge rifle

1.1 Occupational health and safetyWork health and safety (OH&SWHS) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation.

1.2 22 gauge rifle 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 22 gauge rifle is secured in accordance with standard procedures.

2. Safely maintain a 22 gauge rifle

2.1 22 gauge rifle is stripped and assembled in accordance with standard procedures.

2.2 22 gauge rifle and associated equipment are cleaned and serviced as required, in accordance with standard procedures.

2.3 Defects are identified and rectified within limits of authority or reported to supervisor.

2.4 Documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures.

3. Safely operate the 22 gauge rifle

3.1 Weapon drills are conducted in accordance with standard procedures.

3.2 Marksmanship principles are applied in accordance with standard procedures.

3.3 Weapon equipment is employed as required in accordance with standard procedures.

4. Safely fire a 22 gauge rifle

4.1 22 gauge rifle is safely fired in accordance with standard procedures.

4.2 Range Safety Brief and Practice Brief are complied with when firing a 22 gauge rifle on a range, in accordance with standard procedures.

4.3 Problems are recognised and actions are taken in accordance with standard procedures and when appropriate, are reported to the range safety officer.

4.4 Targets are identified and engaged in accordance with standard procedures.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

apply recognised safety precautions

handle firearms safely

interpret fire control orders

work in a team

Required Knowledge

characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of the rifle and ammunition

degrees of weapon readiness

WHS requirements

marksmanship principles

range safety

safety precautions of the 22 gauge rifle

types of targets

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to conduct all firearm drills as listed in the Range Statement; and to recognise the limit of own authority.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated on a live firing range.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed using live ammunition on a live firing range.

Note: In Defence the assessment and training are conducted in accordance with the current weapons pamphlet. This would include 'dry' assessment to ensure that a safe environment is maintained.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to a 22 gauge rifle, ammunition and a live firing range.

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.

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 bylaws

relevant state/territory or federal legislation

Routine Orders

Standing Orders

Standing Operating Procedures

written and verbal orders

Ammunition may include:

ball

drill

Defects may include:

broken cocking handle

burrs

bulging

corrosion

cracks

damaged firing pin

damaged sighting system

faulty trigger mechanism

incorrect serial numbers

out of date or missing fully functional classification label

Weapon drills must include:

degrees of weapon readiness

immediate action and stoppage

safety precautions (e.g. checking clearances)

Marksmanship principles may include:

aiming must be correct

position and hold must be firm enough to support the weapon

shot must be released and followed through without disturbance to the firers position

weapon must point naturally at the target without undue physical effort

Weapon equipment may include:

Complete Equipment Schedule (CES), such as:

cleaning kit

magazines

slings

weapon sighting systems

Problems may include:

stoppages

unauthorised movement on range

Engaging a target means

the correct target is identified and engaged by fire