PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

This unit standard applies to persons who will, through the application of knowledge of the current legislation, carry, handle, shoot and maintain a shotgun for business purposes. A person credited with this unit standard will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of safe handling principles in a business environment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the mechanical functioning of the shotgun.
• Demonstrate knowledge of shotgun use under adverse conditions.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

• 117705: Demonstrate knowledge of the Firearms Control Act (Act No. 60 of 2000)
• 119652: Handle and use a shotgun.
• Communication at NQF level 02.