Assessor Resource

DEFCM119B
Conduct basic range practices 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 OIC for the conduct of basic range practices within a Defence working environment.

Typically, OIC 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 conduct weapons range practices to support the maintenance of operational readiness in the Australian Defence Force (ADF).

This competency encompasses the safe and efficient planning and conduct of basic range practices as the Officer in Charge (OIC). Conduct in this instance also includes effectively supervising safety, preparing and finalising range practices using weapons and ammunition for which the OIC is qualified to operate.

Range practices may include:

25 metre and 100 metre open ranges

classification range

mobile training range

standard 25 metre range

static mechanical range

weapons training simulation system

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 following on a live firing range:

conduct the appropriate range practice in a safe and competent manner

ensure participants adhere to all words of command, orders and instructions

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated in the conduct of a number of actual range practices in accordance with current regulations while performing the duties of a safety supervisor and the OIC practice.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency must be assessed on an actual live firing 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

command, lead and manage

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

operate relevant weapons and ammunition

review and understand range regulations, relevant publications and instructions

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

Army Shooting Policy

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

range, area and unit standing orders

range regulations 9–2

relevant weapon, ammunition and equipment publications

safety manual

Training Information Bulletin 85

Recognised safety precautions include:

those contained in ADF policy and procedural documents

Control measures may include:

appropriately qualified staff

communications and signals

flags, lights, signage

inspections, declarations and clearances

instructions and briefings

public notification, written or oral

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

identification and implementation of concurrent activity

liaison with range maintenance staff

preparing simulation equipment

preparing targets

reconnaissance

submitting notices to airmen and mariners

Safety is effectively supervised by

adhering to orders and instructions

adhering to weapon and ammunition handling drills

conducting inspections and clearances

maintaining situational awareness

Safety is effectively supervised from

effects bunkers

firing points and butts

moving and static firing points relative to the target area

Safety data may include:

elevation

firing point limitation

firing line limitations

left and right of arc

locations of observation posts

target triangulation

weapons and ammunition types

Incidents may include:

ammunition malfunction

fatality

injury

negligent discharge

unauthorised movement

weapon malfunction

Relevant regulations and safety requirements are complied with include:

efficiently performing OIC duties such as:

developing and implementing range instructions

settingup and conducting range and practice

Refurbishing ranges may include:

cleaning up firing points

cleaning up, repairing or replacing targets and target areas

destructing and/or reporting unexploded ordnance

removing and accounting for range stores, produce and ammunition

Post range practice administration may include:

conducting clearances and inspections

debriefing firers, users and staff

raising of relevant range, training and trade documentation

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. 
Occupational health and safetyWork health and safety (OH&SWHS) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the task. 
Relevant control measures are identified and employed. 
Administrative requirements are completed. 
Safety is effectively supervised for relevant weapons and ammunition types. 
Safety data is identified and applied. 
Incidents are managed in accordance with instructions from supervisor and range instructions. 
Relevant regulations and safety requirements are complied with. 
Range practice is safely conducted in accordance with current publications and the relevant range instruction. 
Ranges are refurbished in accordance with standard procedures. 
Post range practice administration is completed in accordance with standard procedure. 

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