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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for proof or trial firing
  2. Establish firing point
  3. Monitor firing point equipment
  4. Recondition firing point

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

analyse and evaluate information

communicate with stakeholders

identify relevant information

liaise effectively with stakeholders

prepare and present simple reports

provide and receive feedback in a constructive manner

review literature

use appropriate information technology and software

use a variety of verbal and nonverbal communication techniques

Required Knowledge

analysis process

effect of small arms other calibre and explosive firedetonation

information sources

licensing requirements

organisational guidelines and standards

proof and trial tests involving explosive ordnance

regulatory requirements

relevant codes of practice

relevant legislation

simple research techniques

standards relevant to organisational operations

verbal communication techniques

workplace safety including the handling of explosive ordnance

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

Evidence Required

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

prepare install and recondition the equipment necessary to prepare proof firing points

monitor these during proof firings

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a variety of environments and teststrials

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 and live ammunition

pyrotechnics

explosives

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 andor 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 industryapproved 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


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.

Proof or trial instruction may include:

Proof or trial mounting instructions

Relevant technical publications or attachments

Sponsor proof or trial objectives

Technical policy or instructions relevant to the proof or trial

Range regulations may include:

Ammunition technical instructions

Range, area and organisational standing orders

Relevant weapon, ammunition and equipment publications

Safety manual

Equipment may include:

Devices/equipment supporting measurement at firing points

Devices to support static or person fired tests/trials and may include custom made weapon holding/firing structures

Devices supporting test/trial initiation at firing points

Relevant parties may include:

Ammunition preparation staff

Data acquisition personnel

Range staff including:

range conducting officer

range environmental staff

range maintenance staff

range safety staff

Stakeholders

Monitoring performance of equipment may include:

Observation of equipment and site during test directly

Remote monitoring