This unit describes the skills 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. Ranges 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

This unit applies to 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.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.

Those undertaking this unit would work independently, under indirect supervision, use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. They would perform routine tasks in a range of highly unpredictable contexts

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.
1. Prepare for range practices	1.1 Identify and apply relevant range regulations, WHS requirements and safety precautions. 1.2 Employ relevant control measures. 1.3 Complete administrative requirements.
2. Supervise safety on a range	2.1 Monitor range to ensure a safe environment. 2.2 Maintain communications with range supervisor. 2.3 Identify unsafe practices and apply corrections. 2.4 Manage incidents in accordance with instructions from supervisor and range regulations.
3. Finalise a range practice	3.1 Refurbish ranges. 3.2 Complete post range practice administration.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

completing documentation

applying the relevant WHS requirements

applying weapon and ammunition safety

operating relevant weapons and ammunition

using simulation systems

applying corrective actions in response to:

handling ammunition

ammunition malfunctions

safe operation of weapons

weapon malfunctions

unauthorised movement

injury

fatality

negligent discharge of weapons

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

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

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.

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

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.
1. Prepare for range practices	1.1 Identify and apply relevant range regulations, WHS requirements and safety precautions. 1.2 Employ relevant control measures. 1.3 Complete administrative requirements.
2. Supervise safety on a range	2.1 Monitor range to ensure a safe environment. 2.2 Maintain communications with range supervisor. 2.3 Identify unsafe practices and apply corrections. 2.4 Manage incidents in accordance with instructions from supervisor and range regulations.
3. Finalise a range practice	3.1 Refurbish ranges. 3.2 Complete post range practice administration.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

completing documentation

applying the relevant WHS requirements

applying weapon and ammunition safety

operating relevant weapons and ammunition

using simulation systems

applying corrective actions in response to:

handling ammunition

ammunition malfunctions

safe operation of weapons

weapon malfunctions

unauthorised movement

injury

fatality

negligent discharge of weapons

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

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

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.

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

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Identify and apply relevant range regulations, WHS requirements and safety precautions.
Employ relevant control measures.
Complete administrative requirements.
Monitor range to ensure a safe environment.
Maintain communications with range supervisor.
Identify unsafe practices and apply corrections.
Manage incidents in accordance with instructions from supervisor and range regulations.
Refurbish ranges.
Complete post range practice administration.
Identify and apply relevant range regulations, WHS requirements and safety precautions.
Employ relevant control measures.
Complete administrative requirements.
Monitor range to ensure a safe environment.
Maintain communications with range supervisor.
Identify unsafe practices and apply corrections.
Manage incidents in accordance with instructions from supervisor and range regulations.
Refurbish ranges.
Complete post range practice administration.

Assessment Cover Sheet

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