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Prepare and carry out shotgun training

URN: LANGa32
Business Sectors (Suites): Game and Wildlife Management
Developed by: Lantra
Approved on: 2022

Overview

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This standard is about preparing and carrying out shotgun training and is suitable for those working in the active role of a shooting instructor/coach.

The delivery of a shotgun training session in this instructing/coaching role relates to a variety of shooting skills across a range of clients from novice to advanced
level. You are expected to be operating under the control and commercially appropriate context of a shooting ground or school environment.

The delivery of the shotgun training session is done to a set format, appropriate to this level, that is both sequential and structured around accepted industry norms but which recognises and incorporates, where appropriate, individual client requirements.

In order to meet this occupational standard you must:
• prepare for the effective delivery of the shotgun training across a range of clients’ experience
• deliver shotgun training across this range meeting individual client requirements
• conclude shotgun training across this range giving effective feedback to enable progression
• display suitable knowledge and understanding appropriate to this  level of instruction.

Performance criteria

You must be able to:

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  1. carry out work in line with health and safety requirements associated with the use of shotguns
  2. contribute to a risk assessment relating to the delivery of the shotgun training
  3. prepare for the instruction/coaching of shotgun training
  4. select suitable equipment for shotgun training
  5. ensure an appropriate training environment is accessed and maintained relative to the shotgun training requirement and level of delivery
  6. assess the level of client experience and establish the training objectives
  7. introduce the shotgun within the training context and assess safe handling and mount
  8. conduct accommodation of the shotgun within the training context and relate to gun fit
  9. ensure the correct shooting stance is adopted by the client
  10. ensure an accepted test for master/dominant eye is conducted
  11. interpret targets relating to set up position and communicate these to the client within the training context
  12. check that the client understands the theory to intercept the target
  13. instruct/coach on how to intercept using the accepted method
  14. interpret client's shot and give active feedback
  15. appropriately conclude live firing observing the relevant safety procedures
  16. ensure the shotgun is safely secured once shotgun training is concluded
  17. give positive feedback to the client within the context of shotgun training
  18. review training objectives in the context of shotgun training
  19. conclude shotgun training

Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

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  1. the specific responsibilities of the instructor/coach related to health and safety procedures associated with the handling and use of shotguns in the context of shotgun training
  2. the legal requirements associated with shotgun use
  3. how to carry out a risk assessment related to the shotgun training environment
  4. the importance of effective planning and implementation of a structured shotgun teaching and learning programme
  5. the importance of selecting appropriate equipment relevant to the shotgun training and its level of delivery
  6. the requirements of an appropriate shooting location/stand in relation to shotgun training and its level of delivery
  7. the clay target setup in relation to shotgun training
  8. the use of a trap/clay launcher in relation to shotgun training
  9. the importance of developing coaching techniques to meet the demands of clients
  10. the technical shotgun and cartridge operation and performance involving a range of shotgun and ammunition types
  11. how to structure a shotgun training session and the value of such a framework in promoting training objectives
  12. master eye theory and its practical implementation
  13. the accepted shooting theories and relative technical merits in the context of shotgun training
  14. shotgun accommodation in relation to teaching and its relative contribution to gun fitting, and its potential advantages related to individual client, context and/or target discipline
  15. the importance of allowing for deviation from the planned training relative to client requirements
  16. the importance of feedback in the context of shotgun training
  17. the importance of reflecting on the individual instructing/coaching experience
  18. the appropriate techniques for cleaning and general maintenance of a shotgun
  19. the role of the shotgun instructor/coach and the associated etiquette in the training environment
  20. the gun accommodation/gun fitting appropriate to this level of instruction

Scope/range

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Ensure an appropriate training environment relevant to the training context:
• shooting stand/position
• appropriate teaching targets
• field or target discipline as required

Deliver instruction/coaching within the context of a basic or intermediate shooting lesson:
• target discipline
• field based shooting

Deliver shotgun training across range:
• novice
• intermediate
• male and female
• juvenile
• cross dominance
• use of side by side and over and under
• use of small gauge
• use of a fixed barrel

Assess level of client experience appropriate to a basic shooting lesson:
• no prior shotgun shooting experience (novice client)
• limited prior shotgun shooting experience

Correctly determine master eye relating to:
• left master/dominant eye
• right master/dominant eye
• central visions
• cross dominance

Undertake basic accommodation of the shotgun within the training context and relate to gun fit:
• assessment of stock length
• assessment of comb height
• judgement on permanent gun fitting

Observe and assess theory to intercept target based on client performance:
• promotes improvement of interception technique
• promotes client understanding of interception technique

Scope Performance

Scope Knowledge

Values

Behaviours

Skills

Glossary

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Suitable equipment relevant to the instructing/coaching task:
• clothing
• comb raisers
• stock boot
• snap caps
• recoil attenuator

Links To Other NOS

External Links

Version Number

3

Indicative Review Date

2027

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

Lantra

Original URN

LANGa32

Relevant Occupations

Coach / Instructor

SOC Code

5119

Keywords

shotgun; training; instruction, coaching