DEFSEA004 — Defend persons using firearms

1 Perform pre-operational checks

• 1.1Perform firearm checks by drawing, inspecting and proofing weapon.
• 1.2Issue ammunition.
• 1.3Receive and acknowledge an operational brief.

2 Assess the need to use firearms

• 2.1Evaluate use of firearm against Use of force guidelines, legal requirements and organisational policy and procedures.
• 2.2Determine person’s intentions by assessing risk factors and opportunities.
• 2.3Consider capacity to complete action prior to commencement and assess viability of alternative actions.

3 Use firearms

• 3.1Identify situations requiring assistance and request support.
• 3.2Secure, protect and provide access to firearm carriage.
• 3.3Maintain tactical positioning consistent with the assessment of person’s intentions and anticipated range of possible actions.
• 3.4Maintain weapons.
• 3.5Justify judgements on the use of firearms.
• 3.6Select ammunition.
• 3.7Select protective equipment.
• 3.8Discharge firearm only to stop the progress of life-threatening situations.

4 Contain incident

• 4.1Adjust or discontinue response with changing circumstances.
• 4.2Confirm resolution and isolation of threat by constantly monitoring person’s positions and behaviour.
• 4.3Detain persons.
• 4.4Monitor and provide adequate aftercare to persons injured by firearms discharge.

5 Evaluate response

• 5.1Review and evaluate effectiveness of response by providing observations of the incident.
• 5.2Maintain system, records and reporting procedures.
• 5.3Recognise effects of stress on self and use stress management techniques to diffuse.

What does an assessment tool for DEFSEA004 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for DEFSEA004 needs to address all 32 unit components: 5 elements with 21 performance criteria, 9 performance evidence requirements, 2 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for DEFSEA004?

Auditori pulls the current release of DEFSEA004 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

Yes. Every new account includes one free credit — enough to generate the complete assessment tool for DEFSEA004 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing DEFSEA004 assessment instead of generating a new one?

Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of DEFSEA004, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.