Assessor Resource

DEFCM118B
Act as a range safety officer on a permanent range

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This competency was developed for Defence personnel required to perform the duties of a range safety officer, including butts or firing point supervisor, during the conduct of range practices on permanent ranges within a Defence working environment.

Typically, a range safety officers work independently under indirect supervision, use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. All activities are carried out safely in accordance with relevant organisational policies and procedures.

This unit covers the competency required to perform the duties of a range safety officer during the conduct of range practices on permanent ranges. Supervising safety on a permanent range includes safe handling and operation of weapons and ammunition for which the range safety officer has been assessed as qualified to operate.

Range practices are potentially highrisk activities consequently applying, implementing and supervising safety precautions underpins all aspects of this competency. The include:

25 metre and 100 metre open ranges

classification range

mobile training range

standard 25 metre range

static mechanical range

weapons training simulation system

This Unit of Competency does not cover the requirements to act as a safety officer on a grenade range.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. In a Defence context, this means that there is no civilian need to hold this unit in order to meet licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.

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Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to perform the role of firing point supervisor on a live range and to take the correct action in response to:

safe handling of ammunition

ammunition malfunctions

safe operation of weapons

weapon malfunctions

unauthorised movement

injury

fatality

negligent discharge of weapons

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated during an actual live fire range practice.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency must be assessed on an actual live firing range. Where possible the assessment should be conducted on a classification range.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to purpose built ranges, relevant weapons, ammunition and equipment.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

apply the relevant WHS requirements

apply weapon and ammunition safety

operate relevant weapons and ammunition

supervision

use simulation systems

Required Knowledge

characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of relevant weapons, simulation and ammunition

command, management and leadership principles

operational safety

relevant WHS requirements

risk identification and management

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Range regulations may include:

ammunition technical instructions

DI(A) OPS 25-2 Range Incidents and Reporting

range, area and unit standing orders

range regulations manual 9–2

relevant weapon, ammunition and equipment publications

safety manuals

shooting policy

training information bulletins

Standard procedures may include:

Australian Standards

defence instructions

doctrinal pamphlets

job guides, other publications

manufacturers’ handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions

WHS regulations

organisational policies and procedures

procedure manuals

relevant local government by-laws

relevant state/territory or federal legislation

routine orders

standing operating procedures

standing orders

written and verbal orders

Recognised safety precautions may include:

those contained in Australian Defence Force (ADF) policy and procedural documents

Control measures may include:

briefings (written or oral)

communications and signals

flags, lights, signage

inspections, declarations and clearances

instructions and briefings

range boundaries, template, arc, lane and target markers

rehearsals

sentries

Administrative requirements may include:

acquiring and preparing range stores

acquiring medical staff and stores

acquiring, testing and issuing communications equipment

arranging catering

arranging transport

collecting and transporting ammunition

identifying weapons, complete equipment schedule (CES) and sub-calibre devices

liaising with range staff

preparing targets

preparing simulation equipment

reconnaissance

submitting notices to airmen and mariners

understanding and reviewing range regulations, relevant publications and instructions

Monitoring the range may include:

confirming:

adherence to orders and instructions

adherence to weapon and ammunition handling drills

conduct of inspections and clearances

maintenance of situational awareness

Incidents may include:

ammunition malfunction

fatality

injury

negligent discharge

unauthorised movement

weapon malfunction

Refurbishing ranges may include:

cleaning up firing points

cleaning up, repairing or replacing targets and target areas

destroying and/or reporting unexploded ordnance

removing and accounting for range stores, produce and ammunition

Post range practice administration may include:

completing relevant training and/or trade documentation

conducting clearances and inspections

debriefing firers, range users and staff

submitting reports, returns and evaluations

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Relevant range regulations are identified and applied in accordance with standard procedures. 
Work health and safety (WHS) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the task. 
Relevant control measures are employed. 
Administrative requirements are completed. 
Range is monitored to ensure a safe environment. 
Communications are maintained with range supervisor. 
Unsafe practices are identified and corrections are applied in accordance with standard procedures. 
Incidents are managed in accordance with instructions from supervisor and range regulations. 
Ranges are refurbished in accordance with standard procedures. 
Post range practice administration is completed in accordance with standard procedures. 

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