Application
The application of this unit in the workplace - the environments, complexities and situations involved - will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package. This text will be useful for the purposes of job descriptions, recruitment advice or job analysis; where possible, it will not be too job specific to allow other industries to import it into other Training Packages, where feasible. | |
Prerequisites
Prerequisite Unit/s | Nil |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Maneuver the weapon | 1.1 Weapon is moved into position as directed 1.2 Weapon is prepared for firing in accordance with standard procedures 1.3 Weapon is prepared for movement in accordance with standard procedures 1.4 Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation in accordance with standard procedures |
2. Aim the weapon | 2.1 Ancillary equipment is prepared for use and operated as required or directed 2.2 Indirect fire weapon is aimed and adjusted as directed and in accordance with standard procedures 2.3 Aiming calculations and recordings are maintained in accordance with standard procedures |
3. Fire the weapon | 3.1 Ammunition is handled under supervision and in accordance with standard procedures 3.2 Ammunition is visually inspected, defects are reported to supervisor and defective ammunition is quarantined as directed 3.3 Ammunition selected by the supervisor is prepared in accordance with orders 3.4 Ammunition is loaded and unloaded as directed 3.5 Gun is fired in accordance with orders 3.6 Misfire drills are completed as directed and in accordance with standard procedures 3.7 Ammunition residue is unloaded or removed after firing |
4. Maintain the serviceability of the weapon | 4.1 Defects are reported to supervisor 4.2 Operating maintenance is conducted in accordance with standard procedures |
Required Skills
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required Skills |
hand eye coordination manual dexterity team work use communication equipment work in a stressful environment |
Required Knowledge |
characteristics and technical capabilities of the system OH&S requirements safety precautions associated with the equipment |
Evidence Required
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Assessment must confirm the ability to work as part of a gun detachment team; to use the ancillary equipment listed in the Range Statement; and to identify all ammunition defects listed in the Range Statement. Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated over a period of time either on operations or in simulated operational environments. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Context of assessment Competency should be assessed in a simulated operational environment due to the high-risk nature of the activity. The simulation should replicate the live environment where stress and fatigue are key features. The individual must be assessed as part of a team carrying out each of the individual functions required to operate an indirect fire weapon. Specific resources for assessment Access to a live fire range, an indirect fire weapon and live ammunition. |
Guidance information for assessment | Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package. |
Range Statement
The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. | |
Manoeuvring the weapon includes | Manhandling the weapon from the transport to the firing platform |
Standard procedures may include | Australian Standards Defence Instructions Doctrinal pamphlets Job guides, other publications Manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions OH&S regulations Organisational policies and procedures Procedure manuals Relevant local government by-laws Relevant state/territory or federal legislation Routine Orders Standing Operating Procedures Standing Orders Written and verbal orders |
Ancillary equipment may include | Collimator/aiming devices Fuse setters Orientation and positioning equipment Weapon sights |
Ammunition may include | Anti personnel Anti tank High explosive Illumination Improved conventional munitions Incendiary Marker Precision guided munitions Smoke base eject/ all colours And may be used with fuse types: delay proximity super quick (point detonating/graze) time |
Defects must (for safety reasons) include | Corrosion Cracks Damage packaging Dented cartridge cases Fluting of the cartridge case Incorrect fuse projectile combinations Incorrect propellants Proud or recessed primer Rust Weeping |
Orders may be | Transmitted electronically Verbal Written |
Operating maintenance may include | Cleaning Lubricating |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Not applicable.