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Evidence Guide: PUADEFCM102C - Operate a light support weapon

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PUADEFCM102C - Operate a light support weapon

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

Safely handle a light support weapon

  1. Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation
  2. Light support weapon is handled and carried safely in accordance with standard procedures
  3. Ammunition is identified and selected, and safely handled in accordance with standard procedures
  4. Light support weapon is secured in accordance with standard procedures
Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation

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Light support weapon is handled and carried safely in accordance with standard procedures

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

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Light support weapon is secured in accordance with standard procedures

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Safely maintain a light support weapon

  1. Light support weapon is stripped and assembled in accordance with standard procedures
  2. Light support weapon and associated equipment are cleaned and serviced as required, in accordance with standard procedures
  3. Ammunition is cleaned, inspected, carried and secured in accordance with standard procedures
  4. Defects are identified and rectified within limits of authority or reported to supervisor
  5. Documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures
Light support weapon is stripped and assembled in accordance with standard procedures

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Light support weapon and associated equipment are cleaned and serviced as required, in accordance with standard procedures

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Ammunition is cleaned, inspected, carried and secured in accordance with standard procedures

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Defects are identified and rectified within limits of authority or reported to supervisor

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Documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures

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Safely operate a light support weapon

  1. Light support weapon magazine is filled and emptied in accordance with standard procedures
  2. Weapon drills are conducted in accordance with standard procedures
  3. Marksmanship principles are applied in accordance with standard procedures
  4. Fire positions are adopted as required by environment and threat
  5. Weapon equipment is employed as required in accordance with standard procedures
Light support weapon magazine is filled and emptied in accordance with standard procedures

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Weapon drills are conducted in accordance with standard procedures

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Marksmanship principles are applied in accordance with standard procedures

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Fire positions are adopted as required by environment and threat

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Weapon equipment is employed as required in accordance with standard procedures

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Safely fire a light support weapon

  1. Light support weapon is safely fired in accordance with standard procedures.
  2. Range Safety Brief and Practice Brief are complied with when firing a light support weapon on a range, in accordance with standard procedures
  3. Targets are identified and engaged in accordance with standard procedures
Light support weapon is safely fired in accordance with standard procedures.

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Range Safety Brief and Practice Brief are complied with when firing a light support weapon on a range, in accordance with standard procedures

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Targets are identified and engaged in accordance with standard procedures

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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:

conduct all weapon drills as listed in the Range Statement

fire the weapon from the shoulder using, as a minimum, ball ammunition

act as part of a team

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 usually 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 is required to:

light support weapon

ammunition

live firing range.

Method of assessment

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

adopt appropriate firing position

aim the light support weapon

apply immediate action and stoppage drills

apply recognised safety precautions

Required Knowledge

characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of the light support weapon and ammunition

cycle of operation of the light support weapon

degrees of weapon readiness

OH&S requirements

marksmanship principles

range safety

safety precautions of the service rifle

types of targets

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.

Light support weapon may include

F89 Minimi

GSMG Mag 58

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

Cleaning and servicing may include

Cleaning belts

Linking and de linking belts

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 may include

Degrees of weapon readiness

Immediate action and stoppage

Safety precautions (e.g. checking clearances)

Marksmanship principles may include

Aiming must be correct

Position and hold must be firm enough to support the weapon

Shot must be released and followed through without disturbance to the firers position

Weapon must point naturally at the target without undue physical effort

Fire positions may include

Kneeling

Prone

Sitting

Squatting

Standing

Supported or unsupported

Weapon equipment may include

Complete equipment schedule (CES), such as:

blank firing barrel

magazines

slings

Weapon sighting systems; such as:

electronic aiming devices

iron

night sights

optical

thermal/infra red

Engaging a target means

Correct target is identified and engaged by fire