Undertake proof firings of small arms

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Registered Training Organisations
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare for firing

1.1 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements and recognised safety precautions including those contained in organisational procedures, are applied throughout the task

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

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

1.4 Weapons drills are conducted in accordance with standard procedures

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

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

1.7 Ammunition is secured in accordance with standard procedures

2. Fire small arms

2.1 Small arms are fired in a person fired or static fired mode in accordance with proof or trial requirements

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

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

2.4 Incidents are reported in accordance with standard procedures

3. Maintain and refurbish stores and equipment

3.1 Operator maintenance is undertaken in accordance with standard procedures or in accordance with the proof or trial instruction

3.2 Defects are identified and reported in accordance with standard procedures

3.3 Refurbishment of ranges is undertaken in accordance with standard procedures

3.4 Post range practice administration is completed in accordance with standard procedures

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


Qualifications and Skillsets

DEFEO801A appears in the following qualifications:

  • PUA32510 - Certificate III in Public Safety (Explosive Ordnance Proof and Experimental)
  • DEF32512 - Certificate III in Explosive Ordnance Proof and Experimental