Carry, operate and maintain shotguns for security purposes

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver CPPSEC3117, 'Carry, operate and maintain shotguns for security purposes'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Carry, operate and maintain shotguns for security purposes' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe what needs to be done to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare to carry and operate shotgun.

1.1 Review workplace policies and procedures including WHS to ensure compliance with legal rights and responsibilities when carrying and operating shotguns for security purposes.

1.2 Select shotgun and correct ammunition and duty gear for shotgun type, and use required personal protective equipment (PPE) and clothing.

1.3 Check that equipment is operational following manufacturers’ instructions and rectify or report faults or malfunctions.

2. Operate a shotgun.

2.1 Access shotgun from car carry position and load ammunition.

2.2 Operate shotgun demonstrating compliance with fundamentals of shooting principles.

2.3 Control shotgun to demonstrate correct retention techniques.

2.4 Use available cover and concealment, and demonstrate correct techniques for low light shooting.

2.5 Discharge multiple shots at the same target and multiple targets to meet the required standard of accuracy.

2.6 Perform immediate and remedial actions in the event of shotgun malfunction.

2.7 Safely unload, store and secure shotgun in car carry position.

3. Discharge shotgun at approved range.

3.1 Interpret and comply with local range rules at approved shooting range.

3.2 Select and fit PPE including hearing and eye protection, and baseball cap to comply with range rules.

3.3 Handle shotgun according to fundamentals of shooting principles.

3.4 Follow commands from range personnel or firearms instructors.

3.5 Select correct ammunition for shotgun and load as instructed by range personnel or firearms instructor.

3.6 Discharge shotgun to meet approved course of fire and achieve required standards.

3.7 Complete range register and incident report as required.

4. Clean and maintain shotgun.

4.1 Apply PROVE procedures to physically check shotgun is safe and empty of ammunition prior to cleaning.

4.2 Select and use correct tools and cleaning kit for shotgun following manufacturers’ instructions.

4.3 Access a suitable venue to clean shotgun following WHS procedures.

4.4 Disassemble and clean shotgun following manufacturers’ instructions.

4.5 Reassemble shotgun and inspect to confirm safety and correct operation.