This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to safely and legally carry, operate and maintain shotguns for security purposes.

It includes:

• reviewing and complying with range rules and procedures, workplace policies and legal rights and responsibilities including firearms and weapons Acts and workplace health and safety (WHS)
• selecting and checking the shotgun, ammunition, duty gear and required personal protective equipment (PPE), and following manufacturers’ specifications to ensure correct and safe operation
• operating a shotgun demonstrating correct techniques for loading and unloading, carrying, retention, shooting and discharging multiple shots at the same target and multiple targets to the required standard of accuracy
• discharging a shotgun at an approved range following local range rules and instructions from range personnel
• cleaning and maintaining shotguns following point, remove, observe, verify and examine (PROVE) safety procedures.

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.