ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Safely handle a service rifle

1.1 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation.

1.2 Service 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 Service rifle is secured in accordance with standard procedures.

2. Safely maintain a service rifle

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

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

2.3 Ammnition 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 rifle

3.1 Service rifle 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 rifle

4.1 Service rifle is safely fired in accordance with standard procedures.

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

4.3 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

adopt appropriate firing position

aim the service rifle

apply immediate action and stoppage drills

apply recognised safety precautions

Required Knowledge

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

cycle of operation of the service rifle

degrees of weapon readiness

whs requirements

marksmanship principles

range safety

safety precautions of the service rifle

types of targets

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

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

fire the weapon using, as a minimum, ball ammunition

act as part of a team

recognise the limit of own authority

Assessment must also confirm that operators meet the specified minimum requirements as laid down by the relevant Service Chief.

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 is required to:

service rifle

ammunition

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 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:

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 may include:

degrees of weapon readiness

immediate action and stoppage

safety precautions (e.g. checking clearances)

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 firers 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), such as:

bayonet

blank firing attachment

magazines

slings

Weapon sighting systems; such as:

electronic aiming devices

night sights

optical

thermal/infrared

Engaging a target means

Correct target is identified and engaged by fire