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CPPSEC3114 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Control security risk situations using firearms

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency CPPSEC3114 - Control security risk situations using firearms
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to control security risk situations using a firearm.It includes: reviewing and complying with work instructions, procedures, workplace policies and legal rights and responsibilities including workplace health and safety (WHS) to discharge a firearm in response to a life-threatening situation within specified legal and strategic limitsselecting and using protective and communication equipment, firearm and ammunition to meet work instructionsidentifying security threats and assessing the need and opportunity to present a firearm, and formulating response options that allow for changing risk circumstancesusing firearm control and tactical positioning techniques, discharging the firearm with consistent accuracy, and unloading, inspecting and storing the firearm after use.It applies to people working independently or under limited supervision as members of a security team.This unit may form part of the licensing requirements for people engaged in security operations in those states and territories where these are regulated activities.Note:This unit requires appropriate permits to be obtained to conduct firearms training in some states and territories. This unit does not result in a firearms licence or permit. Refer to the regulatory requirements of individual states and territories.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
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Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for security response using a firearm.
  • Review work instructions to ensure compliance with workplace policies and legal rights and responsibilities when using a firearm to respond to a security risk situation.
  • Select and use protective and communication equipment to meet work instructions and WHS requirements.
  • Select firearm and conduct pre-operational checks to confirm safe and continuing operation of firearm.
  • Obtain ammunition appropriate to type of firearm according to manufacturers’ instructions.
  • Load firearm with correct ammunition following manufacturers’ specifications.
  • Carry firearm in a manner that ensures it is secure, protected and accessible for security response.
       
Element: Identify need for security response and draw firearm.
  • Identify security threat and assess need and opportunity to present firearm.
  • Formulate response options that allow for changing risk circumstances.
  • Identify personal safety needs and use communication equipment to request assistance from relevant persons.
  • Negotiate with subject of threat to defuse conflict, and maintain communication that reflects sensitivity to individual social and cultural differences.
  • Use interpersonal techniques to provide clear warnings and instructions that are legally justifiable.
  • Draw firearm in a positive and controlled manner.
       
Element: Evaluate threat and response options and discharge firearm.
  • Use personal positioning, stance and grip to maintain control of firearm.
  • Continually monitor threat to assess risk and evaluate response options.
  • Select response option that accounts for safety needs of self and others that may be at risk from firearm discharge.
  • Use fluid tactical positioning to access available cover and protection during incident.
  • Discharge firearm to respond to life-threatening situation when it is the only reasonable option to remove threat within legal and strategic limits.
  • Maintain consistent accuracy when discharging firearm and react promptly to terminate force when threat ceases.
       
Element: Finalise armed response and complete documentation.
  • Unload, inspect and store firearm, and report damage or faults.
  • Review presentation and discharge of firearm against circumstances of incident.
  • Identify improvements to procedures for future security response using firearms.
  • Complete and securely maintain operational documentation in accordance with workplace requirements.
  • Recognise effects of stress and manage own well-being using stress management techniques.
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Review work instructions to ensure compliance with workplace policies and legal rights and responsibilities when using a firearm to respond to a security risk situation. 
Select and use protective and communication equipment to meet work instructions and WHS requirements. 
Select firearm and conduct pre-operational checks to confirm safe and continuing operation of firearm. 
Obtain ammunition appropriate to type of firearm according to manufacturers’ instructions. 
Load firearm with correct ammunition following manufacturers’ specifications. 
Carry firearm in a manner that ensures it is secure, protected and accessible for security response. 
Identify security threat and assess need and opportunity to present firearm. 
Formulate response options that allow for changing risk circumstances. 
Identify personal safety needs and use communication equipment to request assistance from relevant persons. 
Negotiate with subject of threat to defuse conflict, and maintain communication that reflects sensitivity to individual social and cultural differences. 
Use interpersonal techniques to provide clear warnings and instructions that are legally justifiable. 
Draw firearm in a positive and controlled manner. 
Use personal positioning, stance and grip to maintain control of firearm. 
Continually monitor threat to assess risk and evaluate response options. 
Select response option that accounts for safety needs of self and others that may be at risk from firearm discharge. 
Use fluid tactical positioning to access available cover and protection during incident. 
Discharge firearm to respond to life-threatening situation when it is the only reasonable option to remove threat within legal and strategic limits. 
Maintain consistent accuracy when discharging firearm and react promptly to terminate force when threat ceases. 
Unload, inspect and store firearm, and report damage or faults. 
Review presentation and discharge of firearm against circumstances of incident. 
Identify improvements to procedures for future security response using firearms. 
Complete and securely maintain operational documentation in accordance with workplace requirements. 
Recognise effects of stress and manage own well-being using stress management techniques. 

Forms

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