Application
This unit describes the skills required to throw a grenade on operations in the Defence Force.
This unit applies to those working as combat arms personnel required to throw grenades in a deployed operational environment.
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 usually under direct orders. They would use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs while performing specific tasks in a broad range of unpredictable 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 grenade | 1.1 Identify and select grenade. 1.2 Handle and carry grenade. 1.3 Adopt throwing positions as required by environment and threat. |
2. Throw a grenade | 2.1 Conduct grenade drills. 2.2 Identify and engage targets as required by the operational environment. |
3. Maintain and stow grenades | 3.1 Clean and service grenade and associated equipment in all operational conditions. 3.2 Identify defects and report to supervisor. 3.3 Complete documentation. |
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.
interpreting fire control orders
completing grenade drills including:
safety precautions
throwing drills
throwing the high explosive (HE) grenade from various positions including at least one of:
kneeling
lying
standing
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.
battle craft
characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of the grenade
fieldcraft
fire control orders
grenade drills
recognised safety precautions
target indications
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