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Evidence Guide: DEFEO801A - Undertake proof firings of small arms

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DEFEO801A - Undertake proof firings of small arms

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Prepare for firing

  1. Work health and safety (WHS) requirements and recognised safety precautions including those contained in organisational procedures, are applied throughout the task
  2. Small arms are safely handled and carried in accordance with standard procedures
  3. Ammunition is identified, selected and safely handled in accordance with standard procedures
  4. Weapons drills are conducted in accordance with standard procedures
  5. Fire positions are adopted in accordance with the proof or trial requirement, where required
  6. Static fired weapons are safely prepared and secured in accordance with standard procedures
  7. Ammunition is secured in accordance with standard procedures
Work health and safety (WHS) requirements and recognised safety precautions including those contained in organisational procedures, are applied throughout the task

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Small arms are safely handled and carried in accordance with standard procedures

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Ammunition is identified, selected and safely handled in accordance with standard procedures

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Weapons drills are conducted in accordance with standard procedures

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Fire positions are adopted in accordance with the proof or trial requirement, where required

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Static fired weapons are safely prepared and secured in accordance with standard procedures

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Ammunition is secured in accordance with standard procedures

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Fire small arms

  1. Small arms are fired in a person fired or static fired mode in accordance with proof or trial requirements
  2. Weapon sighting systems and associated equipment are employed in accordance with standard procedures
  3. Targets are identified and engaged in accordance with proof or trial requirements
  4. Incidents are reported in accordance with standard procedures
Small arms are fired in a person fired or static fired mode in accordance with proof or trial requirements

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Weapon sighting systems and associated equipment are employed in accordance with standard procedures

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Targets are identified and engaged in accordance with proof or trial requirements

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Incidents are reported in accordance with standard procedures

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Maintain and refurbish stores and equipment

  1. Operator maintenance is undertaken in accordance with standard procedures or in accordance with the proof or trial instruction
  2. Defects are identified and reported in accordance with standard procedures
  3. Refurbishment of ranges is undertaken in accordance with standard procedures
  4. Post range practice administration is completed in accordance with standard procedures
  5. Observations on the firing are reported in accordance with the proof or trial instruction and organisational procedures
Operator maintenance is undertaken in accordance with standard procedures or in accordance with the proof or trial instruction

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Defects are identified and reported in accordance with standard procedures

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Refurbishment of ranges is undertaken in accordance with standard procedures

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Post range practice administration is completed in accordance with standard procedures

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Observations on the firing are reported in accordance with the proof or trial instruction and organisational procedures

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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to

safely operate the range of small arms used in the test/trial to conduct all firearm drills

identify all ammunition defects listed in the Range Statement

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a variety of environments and tests/trials.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated work environment, in accordance with all relevant legislation and organisational requirements.

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to:

live fire range

live ammunition

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed with the following unit:

DEFEO101D Work safely with explosive ordnance.

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industry-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions

Required Skills and Knowledge

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

Required Skills

handle small arms safely

identify relevant information

prepare and present simple reports

provide and receive feedback in a constructive manner

use appropriate information technology and software

use relevant verbal and non-verbal communication techniques

Required Knowledge

codes of practice

firing operation and effect of small arms

information sources

organisational guidelines and standards

regulatory requirements

relevant legislation

standards relevant to organisational operations

verbal communication techniques

workplace safety in regard to handling small arms

written communication to a level required in the preparation of simple reports

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.

Small arms may include:

Personal weapons up to 0.5 inch calibre

Standard procedures may include:

Australian Standards

International standards

Job guides and other publications

Manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions

Organisational policies and procedures

WHS regulations

Procedure manuals

Relevant local government by-laws

Relevant state/territory or federal legislation

Standard operating procedures

Verbal or written directions

Ammunition may include:

Ball

Blank

Drill

Trace

Weapons drills may include:

Checking clearances

Degrees of weapon readiness

Immediate action and stoppage

Safety precautions

Stripping and assembling

Static fired refers to:

The firing of the weapon or munition using a remote firing arrangement and/or holding device

Person fired refers to:

The firing of a weapon with the firer holding the weapon and firing it in its design mode

Incidents may include:

Equipment malfunction or damage

Procedure difficulty

Safety breaches

Target malfunction

Weapon or munition malfunction

Operator maintenance may include:

Cleaning

Lubricating

Defects may include:

Corrosion

Cracks

Damaged packing

Damaged weapon parts

Dented cartridge cases

Fluting on cartridge case

Incorrect propellants

Proud or recessed primer

Rust

Weeping

Refurbishment may include:

Cleaning up of firing points

Removing and accounting for range stores, produce and ammunition

Post range practice administration may include:

Complete range clearance

Debriefing

Raising of relevant range, training and trade documentation

Submitting reports, returns and evaluations

Undertaking clearances and inspections

Observations may include:

Defects observed

Difficulties or positive occurrences relating to the trial or proof test

Procedural difficulties