ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Take custody of weapons

1.1 Safe handling, storage and security requirements for firearms, ammunition and other weapons are identified and applied.

1.2 Procedures for making firearms and other weapons safe for processing, transportation or storage are identified and applied.

1.3 Personal safety is maintained in relation to handling firearms and other weapons.

1.4 Standing procedures relating to accidental discharge of firearms and incidents involving other weapons are identified and followed as required.

1.5 Up-to-date knowledge of procedures for reporting and dealing with injury is maintained and applied.

1.6 Situations requiring assistance are identified and support is promptly requested in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.

2. Secure and maintain weapons

2.1 Weapons are secured in accordance with legislation, organisational policy and procedures.

2.2 Care and storage requirements for firearms, ammunition and other weapons are identified and followed.

2.3 Weapons are maintained or disposed of in accordance with organisational procedures and legislative requirements.

2.4 Reporting and recordkeeping procedures for firearms, ammunition and other weapons are followed.

2.5 Procedures for reporting loss, damage or theft of firearms, ammunition or other weapons are identified and followed.

This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Skill requirements

Look for evidence that confirms skills in:

rendering safe a variety of weapons and firearm types

undertaking safe handling, transportation and storage of firearms, ammunition and other weapons

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

responding to diversity, including gender and disability

recording and reporting weapon movement

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of:

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

The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole. It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor, Performance Criteria, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package.

Units to be assessed together

Pre-requisite units that must be achieved prior to this unit:Nil

Co-requisite units that must be assessed with this unit:Nil

Co-assessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include, but are not limited to:

PSPETHC401A Uphold and support the values and principles of public service

PSPGOV422A Apply government processes

PSPLEGN401A Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPREG401C Exercise regulatory powers

PSPREG402C Promote client compliance

PSPREG405B Act on non-compliance

Overview of evidence requirements

In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:

the knowledge requirements of this unit

the skill requirements of this unit

application of the Employability Skills as they relate to this unit (see Employability Summaries in Qualifications Framework)

taking custody and storage of weapons in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)

Resources required to carry out assessment

These resources include:

legislation, policy, procedures and protocols relating to handling and storage of weapons

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when taking custody and storing of weapons

Where and how to assess evidence

Valid assessment of this unit requires:

a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when handling and storing weapons, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine

taking custody and storage of weapons in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)

Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, such as literacy, and the needs of particular groups, such as:

people with disabilities

people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

women

young people

older people

people in rural and remote locations

Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of:

demonstration

observation

questioning

scenarios

simulation or role plays

authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses

For consistency of assessment

Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments

The Range Statement provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. The variables cater for differences between States and Territories and the Commonwealth, and between organisations and workplaces. They allow for different work requirements, work practices and knowledge. The Range Statement also provides a focus for assessment. It relates to the unit as a whole. Text in bold italics in the Performance Criteria is explained here.

Firearms may include:

rifles

handguns

shotguns

air firearms

Ammunition may include:

centre fire and rim-fire small arms ammunition

shotgun cartridges

air pellets

Other weapons may include:

knives

swords

bows

crossbows

batons

blowguns and darts

box cutters

wire cutters

scissors

spikes

syringes

skewers

improvised weapons

explosives and improvised explosive devices (rendered safe)

Personal safety issues may include:

where weapons are encountered

whether weapons are legal/licensed

using safe procedures for unloading firearms

the state of firearm readiness in which the firearm is presented for examination

knowledge of firearm safety rules

the provision or creation of a safe direction in which to conduct firearm safe handling procedures

personal protective equipment

Standing procedures may include:

first aid treatment for gunshot wounds and other injuries

preserving a crime scene in an incident involving the discharge or theft of a firearm, or ammunition

procedures for unloading and making firearms safe

Reporting and recordkeeping procedures may include:

procedures for transferring weapons or referring their detection to others