Application
This unit describes the skills required to operate a shotgun, such as the Remington 870. Operating a shotgun involves the ability to safely handle, safely maintain, safely operate and safely fire it.
This unit applies to those working in Defence as combat arms personnel required to operate a shotgun.
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, usually as part of a team and will operate under direct orders. They would use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs while performing specific tasks in a range of contexts.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this 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. Handle a shotgun | 1.1 Identify shotgun safety requirements. 1.2 Carry and handle shotgun. 1.3 Identify, select and handle ammunition. 1.4 Secure shotgun. |
2. Maintain a shotgun | 2.1 Strip and assemble shotgun. 2.2 Clean and service shotgun and associated equipment. 2.3 Clean inspect and carry ammunition. 2.4 Identify and rectify defects within limits of authority or report to supervisor. 2.5 Complete relevant documentation. |
3. Operate a shotgun | 3.1 Fill shotgun magazine. 3.2 Conduct weapon drills. 3.3 Apply marksmanship principles. 3.4 Adopt fire positions as required by environment and threat. 3.5 Employ weapon equipment. 3.6 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.
adopting appropriate firing position
aiming the shotgun
applying immediate action and stoppage drills
applying recognised safety precautions
conducting weapon drills including:
safety precautions
degrees of weapon readiness
immediate action and stoppage
firing the weapon
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 shotgun and ammunition
cycle of operation of the shotgun
degrees of weapon readiness
marksmanship principles
safety precautions of the shotgun
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.
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