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. | |
Prerequisite Unit/s | Nil |
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Safely handle a shotgun | 1.1 Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation 1.2 Shotgun is handled and carried safely in accordance with standard procedures 1.3 Ammunition is identified and selected, and safely handled in accordance with standard procedures 1.4 Shotgun is secured in accordance with standard procedures |
2. Safely maintain a shotgun | 2.1 Shotgun is stripped and assembled in accordance with standard procedures 2.2 Shotgun and associated equipment are cleaned and serviced as required, in accordance with standard procedures 2.3 Ammunition is cleaned, inspected, carried and secured in accordance with standard procedures 2.4 Defects are identified and rectified within limits of authority or reported to supervisor 2.5 Documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures |
3. Safely operate the shotgun | 3.1 Shotgun magazine is filled and emptied in accordance with standard procedures 3.2 Weapon drills are conducted in accordance with standard procedures 3.3 Marksmanship principles are applied in accordance with standard procedures 3.4 Fire positions are adopted as required by environment and threat 3.5 Weapon equipment is employed as required in accordance with standard procedures |
4. Safely fire a shotgun | 4.1 Shotgun is safely fired in accordance with standard procedures. 4.2 Range Safety Brief and Practice Brief are complied with when firing a shotgun on a range, in accordance with standard procedures 4.3 Targets are identified and engaged in accordance with standard procedures |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required Skills |
adopt appropriate firing position aim the shotgun apply immediate action and stoppage drills apply recognised safety precautions |
Required Knowledge |
characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of the shotgun and ammunition cycle of operation of the shotgun degrees of weapon readiness OH&S requirements marksmanship principles range safety safety precautions of the shotgun types of targets |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Assessment must confirm the ability to conduct all weapon drills as listed in the Range Statement; to fire the weapon; and to recognise the limit of own authority. Assessment must also confirm that operators meet the specified minimum requirements as laid down by the relevant Service Chief. Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated on a live firing range. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Context of assessment Competency should be assessed using live ammunition on a live firing range. Note: In Defence the assessment and training are conducted in accordance with the current weapons pamphlet. This would include 'dry' assessment to ensure that a safe environment is maintained. Specific resources for assessment Access to a shotgun, ammunition and a live firing range. |
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. |
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. | |
Shotgun may include | Remington 870 |
Standard procedures may include | Australian Standards Defence Instructions Doctrine 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 Orders Standing Operating Procedures Written and verbal orders |
Ammunition may include | Blank Ball Dummy Tracer |
Defects may include | Broken cocking handle Burrs Bulging Corrosion Cracks Damaged firing pin Damaged sighting system Faulty trigger mechanism Incorrect serial numbers Out of date or missing fully functional classification label |
Weapon drills must include | Safety precautions (e.g. checking clearances) Degrees of weapon readiness Immediate action and stoppage |
Marksmanship principles may include | Position and hold must be firm enough to support the weapon Weapon must point naturally at the target without undue physical effort Shot must be released and followed through without disturbance to the firer's position Aiming must be correct |
Fire positions may include | Kneeling Prone Sitting Squatting Standing Supported or unsupported |
Weapon equipment may include | Complete Equipment Schedule (CES), such as: magazines slings Weapon sighting systems |
Engaging a target means | The correct target is identified and engaged by fire |
Not applicable.
This unit contains employability skills. |
Not applicable.