DEFMIL010
Operate a 22 gauge rifle


Application

This unit describes the skills required to operate a single bolt action 22 calibre long rifle on a legal range. Operating a 22 gauge rifle involves the ability to safely handle, maintain, operate and fire the 22 gauge rifle. The operator must be familiar with the characteristics and capabilities of the rifle.

This unit applies to those required to operate a 22 gauge rifle.

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 under supervision and will always operate under direct orders. They would perform specific tasks in a known context.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.


Elements and Performance Criteria

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. Safely handle a 22 gauge rifle

1.1 Handle and carry a 22 gauge rifle.

1.2 Identify, select and handle ammunition.

1.3 Secure a 22 gauge rifle.

2. Safely maintain a 22 gauge rifle

2.1 Strip and assemble a 22 gauge rifle.

2.2 Clean and service a 22 gauge rifle and associated equipment.

2.3 Identify and rectify defects within limits of authority or report to supervisor.

2.4 Complete documentation.

3. Safely operate a 22 gauge rifle

3.1 Conduct weapon drills.

3.2 Apply marksmanship principles.

3.3 Employ weapon equipment.

3.4 Fire a 22 gauge rifle

3.5 Comply with range safety brief and practice brief when firing a 22 gauge rifle.

3.6 Recognise problems and take actions.

3.7 Identify and engage targets.

Evidence of Performance

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.

applying recognised safety precautions

interpreting fire control orders

conducting the following firearm drills:

degrees of weapon readiness

immediate action and stoppage

safety precautions including checking clearances

recognising the limit of own authority


Evidence of Knowledge

Evidence 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.

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

degrees of weapon readiness

marksmanship principles

safety precautions of the 22 gauge rifle

types of targets


Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.

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

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.


Foundation Skills

The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.

Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.


Competency Field

Military Skills