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Construct improvised weapons and equipment in a survival situation

Construct improvised weapons and equipment in a survival situation

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFSUR002
State Code
AVP07
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/10/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit describes the skills required to use traditional techniques to construct and maintain improvised weapons and equipment in a survival situation. The individual is not expected to be an expert tool maker or craftsperson, but rather to have sufficient skills and knowledge to produce functional items of equipment that will increase their chances of survival.This unit was developed for Defence personnel but may be relevant to others.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 act autonomously, while performing concrete tasks, in a broad range of contexts which may be highly unpredictable.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for the construction of improvised weapons and equipment
  • 1.1 Determine required weapons (such as bolas, boomerang, spear) and equipment (such as bed, coolamon, digging stick, rock hammer, seat, table, traps and snares) to increase chances of survival and prioritise as appropriate to the situation.
  • 1.2 Develop a basic plan for construction, including general design, labour and resource requirements of desired items.
  • 1.3 Gather natural resources to meet the concept of design.
  • 1.4 Make twoply string from fibrous material for use in binding and securing.
2. Construct improvised weapons and equipment
  • 2.1 Use heat to shape timber (induce and/or remove bends).
  • 2.2 Cut notches, edges and settings into timber to fit and secure additional items.
  • 2.3 Use heat to harden timber to prevent wearing, blunting and splitting.
  • 2.4 Use knots and lashes to secure additional items.
  • 2.5 Add padding using grasses and barks to survival equipment.
  • 2.6 Weave or assemble baskets using natural resources to store survival items.
  • 2.7 Maintain and preserve weapons and equipment using improvised preservation techniques, including plant and animal oils, saps and smoking.
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State Code National Code Title Type
AD269 DEFSS00011 Survival Skill Set Skill set