(1 day: Safety; theory; and, practical course)
Sessions:
Theory (am)
- The sporting rifle – component parts and their function
- The rifle cartridge – component parts and their function
- Legislation and the use of firearms – rifles
- Basic health and safety and rifle use
- The storage and transportation of rifles
- The benefits of shooting sports
Practical (pm)
- Rifle – safe handling and use in the field (practical 100m range) Prone; kneeling; standing positions
- Scopes; range; zeroing
- Cleaning and maintenance
Relative to the following NOS units:
National Occupational Standards | NOS Unit | NOS Unit Title |
Gamekeeping and Wildlife Management (Sept 2008) | CU27 | Maintain equipment and machines |
Common Unit | CU1 | Maintain safe and effective working practices |