This unit describes the skills required to audit weapons and range qualifications, to confirm the accuracy and safety of range instructions and to issue range qualifications within the level of authority in the Australian Defence Force (ADF).

This unit was developed for Defence personnel required to manage range practices and range qualifications 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 typically work independently under indirect supervision. They use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. They would perform specific tasks in a range of known 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. Audit range practice documentation	1.1 Identify areas to be audited. 1.2 Select and inspect documentation to be audited to confirm currency and accuracy. 1.3 Prepare relevant reports and recommend remedial action where appropriate. 1.4 Review audit recommendations to ensure that action has been implemented.
2. Manage range safety	2.1 Inspect safety traces to confirm and approve accuracy. 2.2 Review safety instructions to ensure compliance with standard procedures. 2.3 Inspect range practices to ensure compliance with standard procedures.
3. Issue clearances to conduct range practices	3.1 Confirm ability of range conducting officers. 3.2 Issue and record authority to conduct relevant range practices.

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.

applying weapon and ammunition safety

operating relevant weapons and ammunition

auditing weapons and range qualifications

confirming accuracy and safety of range instructions

issuing range qualifications within the scope of their authority

implementing current range regulations, policies and procedures

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

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.

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:

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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. Audit range practice documentation	1.1 Identify areas to be audited. 1.2 Select and inspect documentation to be audited to confirm currency and accuracy. 1.3 Prepare relevant reports and recommend remedial action where appropriate. 1.4 Review audit recommendations to ensure that action has been implemented.
2. Manage range safety	2.1 Inspect safety traces to confirm and approve accuracy. 2.2 Review safety instructions to ensure compliance with standard procedures. 2.3 Inspect range practices to ensure compliance with standard procedures.
3. Issue clearances to conduct range practices	3.1 Confirm ability of range conducting officers. 3.2 Issue and record authority to conduct relevant range practices.

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.

applying weapon and ammunition safety

operating relevant weapons and ammunition

auditing weapons and range qualifications

confirming accuracy and safety of range instructions

issuing range qualifications within the scope of their authority

implementing current range regulations, policies and procedures

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

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.

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 areas to be audited.
Select and inspect documentation to be audited to confirm currency and accuracy.
Prepare relevant reports and recommend remedial action where appropriate.
Review audit recommendations to ensure that action has been implemented.
Inspect safety traces to confirm and approve accuracy.
Review safety instructions to ensure compliance with standard procedures.
Inspect range practices to ensure compliance with standard procedures.
Confirm ability of range conducting officers.
Issue and record authority to conduct relevant range practices.
Identify areas to be audited.
Select and inspect documentation to be audited to confirm currency and accuracy.
Prepare relevant reports and recommend remedial action where appropriate.
Review audit recommendations to ensure that action has been implemented.
Inspect safety traces to confirm and approve accuracy.
Review safety instructions to ensure compliance with standard procedures.
Inspect range practices to ensure compliance with standard procedures.
Confirm ability of range conducting officers.
Issue and record authority to conduct relevant range practices.

Assessment Cover Sheet

DEFMIL128 - Manage range practices and qualifications

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DEFMIL128 - Manage range practices and qualifications

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