Application
This unit describes the skills required to operate an antipersonnel weapon, including the M18A1 Claymore. This involves the ability to handle, maintain, operate and arm the antipersonnel weapon. Antipersonnel weapons are directional, command detonated, fragmentation devices.
This unit applies to those working as combat arms personnel required to operate an antipersonnel weapon.
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 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. Handle and maintain the antipersonnel weapon | 1.1 Handle, carry and secure antipersonnel weapon. 1.2 Clean and service antipersonnel weapon and associated equipment. 1.3 Identify and rectify defects within limits of authority or report them to supervisor. 1.4 Complete documentation. |
2. Operate and arm the antipersonnel weapon | 2.1 Conduct weapon drills. 2.2 Aim the antipersonnel weapon. 2.3 Employ weapon equipment. 2.4 Sight and arm antipersonnel weapon. 2.5 Comply with Range Safety Brief and Practice Brief when using an antipersonnel weapon on a range. |
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
carrying out weapon drills
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 antipersonnel weapon and ammunition
WHS requirements
range safety
safety precautions of the antipersonnel weapon
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