• 123515 – HANDLE AND USE A HANDGUN FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES
• 123511 – HANDLE AND USE A SELF-LOADING RIFLE OR CARBINE FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES
• 123519 – HANDLE AND USE A MANUALLY OPERATED RIFLE OR CARBINE FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES
• 123514 – HANDLE AND USE A SHOTGUN FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES

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 handgun 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 handgun; shotgun; manually operated rifle and self loading rifle.
• Demonstrate knowledge of handgun; shotgun; manually operated rifle and self loading rifle 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)
• 119649: Handle and use a handgun.
• 119650: Handle and use a self loading rifle.
• 119651: Handle and use a manually operated rifle.
• 119652: Handle and use a shotgun.
• Communication at NQF level 02.

All training is subject to terms and conditions (refer to link). DefenceStore markets and promotes firearm-related services but does not offer these services directly. All firearm sales and training are managed and facilitated by ERSC Training & Tactics (Pty) Ltd (ERSC), a licensed and accredited provider and dealer. All sales and services are subject to ERSC's terms and conditions.

PROCESS FOR OBTAINING BUSINESS PURPOSES

• NB: Ensure you have completed or are in the process of completing the basic unit standard for the same firearm discipline
• STEP 1: Pay for and collect manuals from us in-store @ 111 5th Avenue, Northmead, Benoni.
• STEP 2: Study & complete in-book tests in your own time at home.
• STEP 3: Complete 1 lecture day (held on Tuesdays excl. public holidays from 09H00 to 15H00) and write an exam at the end of the day. 
• STEP 4: Provided you’ve passed all your written tests, you’ll be booked for your shooting practical (held Fridays and Saturdays for about an hour)
• STEP 5: Once ready and notified as such, you’ll collect your document pack.