Application
This unit describes the skills required to enable officers to correctly and safely take custody of and store firearms and other weapons to ensure compliance with legislation, policy and official directions. It includes taking custody of, securing and maintaining weapons.
This unit applies to those working in public sector roles conducting regulatory activities.
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 independently performing complex tasks in a range of familiar 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. Take custody of weapons | 1.1 Identify and apply safe handling, storage and security requirements for firearms, ammunition and other weapons. 1.2 Identify and apply procedures for making firearms and other weapons safe for processing, transportation or storage. 1.3 Maintain personal safety in relation to handling firearms and other weapons. 1.4 Identify and follow standing procedures relating to accidental discharge of firearms and incidents involving other weapons as required. 1.5 Maintain up-to-date knowledge of procedures for reporting and dealing with injury and apply. 1.6 Identify situations requiring assistance and request support promptly. |
2. Secure and maintain weapons | 2.1 Identify and follow care and storage requirements for firearms, ammunition and other weapons. 2.2 Maintain or dispose of weapons. 2.3 Follow reporting and recordkeeping procedures for firearms, ammunition and other weapons. 2.4 Identify and follow procedures for reporting loss, damage or theft of firearms, ammunition or other weapons. |
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.
rendering safe a variety of weapons and firearm types
applying regulations and codes of practice
reading and applying complex information from legislation and procedures
using communication to confirm information and requirements and seek assistance
recording and reporting weapon movement
Evidence of Knowledge
vidence 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.
a variety of weapons, firearm types and munitions
requirements for handling firearms and other weapons
state/territory and Commonwealth legislation relating to firearms and other weapons
public sector legislation, standards and codes of conduct
safety and environmental procedures relating to firearms, ammunition and other weapons
responsibility as first on the scene for seeking assistance and rendering first aid in the event of incidents causing injury
Assessment Conditions
This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills are embedded within the elements and performance criteria of this unit.
Competency Field
Regulatory