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Control security risk situations using firearms

Control security risk situations using firearms

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPSEC3114
State Code
OAP89
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/03/2020
Field of Education
091105 - Police Studies
Original Release Date
18/03/2020
Nominal Hours
20
Description
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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for security response using a firearm.
  • 1.1 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.
  • 1.2 Select and use protective and communication equipment to meet work instructions and WHS requirements.
  • 1.3 Select firearm and conduct pre-operational checks to confirm safe and continuing operation of firearm.
  • 1.4 Obtain ammunition appropriate to type of firearm according to manufacturers’ instructions.
  • 1.5 Load firearm with correct ammunition following manufacturers’ specifications.
  • 1.6 Carry firearm in a manner that ensures it is secure, protected and accessible for security response.
2. Identify need for security response and draw firearm.
  • 2.1 Identify security threat and assess need and opportunity to present firearm.
  • 2.2 Formulate response options that allow for changing risk circumstances.
  • 2.3 Identify personal safety needs and use communication equipment to request assistance from relevant persons.
  • 2.4 Negotiate with subject of threat to defuse conflict, and maintain communication that reflects sensitivity to individual social and cultural differences.
  • 2.5 Use interpersonal techniques to provide clear warnings and instructions that are legally justifiable.
  • 2.6 Draw firearm in a positive and controlled manner.
3. Evaluate threat and response options and discharge firearm.
  • 3.1 Use personal positioning, stance and grip to maintain control of firearm.
  • 3.2 Continually monitor threat to assess risk and evaluate response options.
  • 3.3 Select response option that accounts for safety needs of self and others that may be at risk from firearm discharge.
  • 3.4 Use fluid tactical positioning to access available cover and protection during incident.
  • 3.5 Discharge firearm to respond to life-threatening situation when it is the only reasonable option to remove threat within legal and strategic limits.
  • 3.6 Maintain consistent accuracy when discharging firearm and react promptly to terminate force when threat ceases.
4. Finalise armed response and complete documentation.
  • 4.1 Unload, inspect and store firearm, and report damage or faults.
  • 4.2 Review presentation and discharge of firearm against circumstances of incident.
  • 4.3 Identify improvements to procedures for future security response using firearms.
  • 4.4 Complete and securely maintain operational documentation in accordance with workplace requirements.
  • 4.5 Recognise effects of stress and manage own well-being using stress management techniques.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1409 CPPSEC3008A Control security risk situations using firearms Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AD893 CPPSS00063 Firearms Skill set
BEG6 CPP31318 Certificate III in Security Operations Qualification