Application
This unit describes the skills required to operate a service pistol. Operating a service pistol involves the ability to safely handle, safely maintain, safely operate and safely fire the service pistol.
This unit applies to those working as combat arms personnel required to operate a service pistol.
The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.
Those undertaking this unit would work independently or as part of a group usually in self-defence. They would work under direct and/or indirect supervision, use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs while performing specific tasks in a range of contexts.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Handle a service pistol | 1.1 Identify, select and safely handle ammunition. 1.2 Secure, handle and carry service pistol. |
2. Maintain a service pistol | 2.1 Strip and assemble service pistol. 2.2 Clean and maintain pistol and associated equipment. 2.3 Clean, inspect, carry and secure ammunition. 2.4 Identify and rectify defects within limits of authority or report them to supervisor. 2.5 Complete documentation. |
3. Operate a service pistol | 3.1 Fill and empty service pistol magazine. 3.2 Conduct weapon drills. 3.3 Apply marksmanship principles. 3.4 Adopt fire positions as required by environment and threat. 3.5 Employ weapon equipment. |
4. Fire a service pistol | 4.1 Identify and engage targets to fire a service pistol. 4.2 Comply with Range Safety Brief and Practice Brief when firing a service pistol on a range. |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.
achieving the required effects of fire
applying recognised safety precautions
conducting weapon drills including:
safety precautions
degrees of weapon readiness
immediate action and stoppage
recognising the limit of own authority
Evidence of Knowledge
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.
characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of the pistol and ammunition
WHS requirements
Practice Brief
Range Safety Brief
recognised safety precautions
weapon drills
Assessment Conditions
Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Foundation Skills
The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.
Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.
Competency Field
Military Skills