Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CSCSAS035 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Use firearms

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CSCSAS035 - Use firearms
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application
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
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Assess the need to use firearms
  • Assess the need for the use of firearms against the degree and nature of risk to people, legislation, the organisation’s use of force guidelines, and emergency response procedures
       
Element: Anticipate risk, based on assessment of information available, observation of the hazards in the situation and likely consequences of events
       
Element: Assess and select options for action on the basis of capacity to complete the actions and suitability of response to the degree of risk
       
Element: Identify situations requiring assistance and request support
       
Element: Select personal protective equipment according to the requirements of the situation and use it according to organisational procedures
       
Element: Handle and discharge firearms
  • Select ammunition appropriate to firearm that complies with manufacturer specifications and legislation requirements
       
Element: Check that grip, handling, and presentation of firearms comply with legislative requirements and ensure retention and continued control
       
Element: Load and carry firearms in a secure and accessible manner that complies with legislative requirements and organisational procedures
       
Element: Employ positioning that is consistent with assessment of intentions and risks
       
Element: Make appropriate judgements about the decision to use the firearm according to use of force guidelines and legislative requirements
       
Element: Discharge firearms according to legislation and organisational policy and procedures
       
Element: Maintain consistency of accuracy in the discharge of firearms as defined by organisational standards and procedures
  • Evaluate and review effectiveness of responses according to information, observation, and outcomes of events
       
Element: Provide accurate and constructive observations of incidents in review and debriefing
       
Element: Complete records and reports that comply with organisational procedures
       
Element: Recognise and manage the effects of stress and trauma on self and of others affected
       

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
Assess the need for the use of firearms against the degree and nature of risk to people, legislation, the organisation’s use of force guidelines, and emergency response procedures 
 
 
 
 
Select ammunition appropriate to firearm that complies with manufacturer specifications and legislation requirements 
 
 
 
 
 
Evaluate and review effectiveness of responses according to information, observation, and outcomes of events 
 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

CSCSAS035 - Use firearms
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Assessment Record Sheet

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