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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

adopt appropriate firing position

aim the direct fire support weapon

apply immediate action and stoppage drills

apply recognised safety precautions

Required Knowledge

characteristics technical capabilities effects employment and limitations of the direct fire support weapon and ammunition

degrees of weapon readiness

OHampS requirements

marksmanship principles

safety precautions of the direct fire support weapon

types of targets

Evidence Required

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 to fire the weapon to act as part of a team and to 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 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 to a direct fire support weapon ammunition and a live firing range

Guidance information for assessment

Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA Public Safety Training Package

Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

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.
Direct fire support weapon may include	Any in service 66 mm or 84 mm direct fire support weapon
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	Dummy High explosive High explosive anti tank High explosive dual purpose Illumination Smoke Practice Sub calibre
Defects may include	Broken firing pin Broken cocking rod Burrs Bulging Corrosion Cracks Damaged sighting system Faulty extension system Faulty firing mechanism Incorrect serial numbers Out of date or missing fully functional classification label
Weapon drills must include	Safety precautions (e.g. checking clearances) Degrees of weapon readiness Immediate action and stoppage
Marksmanship principles may include	Position and hold must be firm enough to support the weapon Weapon must point naturally at the target without undue physical effort Shot must be released and followed through without disturbance to the firers position Aiming must be correct
Fire positions may include	Kneeling Prone Sitting Squatting Standing Supported or unsupported
Weapon equipment may include	Complete Equipment Schedule (CES), such as: cleaning equipment slings Weapon sighting systems
Engaging a target means	The correct target is identified and engaged by fire