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DEFRM206B
Conduct range inspections

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit was developed for range management and range control work within Defence but may be applicable to work in this field.

Typically, people who or apply this unit would work independently or as part of a team under direct and indirect supervision, use discretion and judgement and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. All activities are carried out in accordance with relevant organisational policies and procedures.

This unit covers the competency required to plan, prepare, conduct and follow-up on a range inspection. It includes the requirement to ensure the safety of the range and to identify those aspects that may inhibit or jeopardise the safety of the range including maintenance requirements.

Designated range inspectors in the Department of Defence conduct these technical range inspections. Inspections are a statutory requirement and may be scheduled, special or follow-up. They include the inspection requirements of a Range Safety Board.

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Prerequisites

Prerequisite Unit/s

Nil

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: plan and prepare the conduct of the range inspection, research the range, inspect the range, exercise judgement on the safety of the range, and prepare and present relevant inspection reports.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated in a range of actual or simulated range Inspection contexts.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated work environment, in accordance with all relevant statutory and organisation requirements. A portfolio of a range of appropriate reports should be submitted as evidence for assessment.

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to an operating range.

Guidance information for assessment

In all cases assessment should be supported by questions to assess knowledge and those aspects of competency which are difficult to assess directly.

Questioning techniques should suit the language and literacy levels of the candidate.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required Skills

apply environmental issues relevant to the training area

apply interpersonal techniques

conduct liaison

exercise judgement in relation to range safety

interpret and apply range safety requirements

interpret range specifications and construction requirements

interpret range user requirements

interpret weapon and ammunition specifications and effects

operate digital cameras and process images

operate geographical information systems

operate range communication facilities

operate specialist measuring instruments

participate as a team member

perform elementary surveying tasks

use a variety of verbal and non-verbal communication techniques

write at the level required to complete workplace documentation and reports

Required Knowledge

application of ammunition danger area traces and templates

communications

composition of teams and roles and responsibility of team members

elementary surveying

environmental issues relevant to the range

geographical information systems

map reading

navigation techniques

photography

planning processes

principles of teamwork and teams aims and objectives

range safety requirements

range specifications and construction

range user requirements for all services

reporting requirements

trigonometry

verbal and non-verbal communication techniques including language style, active listening

weapon and ammunition specifications and effects

written communication to a level required to complete workplace documentation and reports

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.

A range may include

All air, land and/or sea areas used for Defence live-firing weapons practices, tests or operations

Inspections may include

Access constraints

Boundary security and signs

Cultural/heritage constraints

Environmental impact/degradation/damage

Evidence of contravention of safety practices and area/range

Placement of targets and suitability for use

Prohibited and/or controlled hazardous materials, chemicals, plants and animals

Serviceability of:

contamination of stop butts with heavy metals

control towers, firing platforms and infrastructure

erosion

firing points

flag poles and warning lights

impact and demolition areas

protective structures including bunkers and waiting bays

stop butts, bullet catchers, mantlets and bunds

targets (including mechanical/electronic)

Standing orders

Visibility and lines of fire in relation to firing points, targets and stop butts

Instructions may include

Memorandums of understanding

Protocols

Resources may include

Batteries

Compass

Computers

Digital cameras

Geographical information systems

Global positioning system receivers

Maps and digital geographic information

Measuring instruments

Radios

Vehicles

Research may include

Complaints about the range

Database information reports

Maintenance on the range

Previous inspection reports

Previous range safety and siting boards

Restrictions on the range

Detailed plans may include

Inspection process

Liaison with range staff

Travel and accommodation arrangements

Appropriate action may include

Ceasing of activities

Check fire

Range closures

Range staff may include

Contract staff

Contractors

Range control officer

Range manager

And may also include range users

Post inspection reports and briefs may include

Application of judgement to decide on the safety of the range

And may include:

certifying current usage requirements

confirmation of original approval requirements

restrictions on usage

Certification may include

Closure

Limitations

Restrictions

Maintenance of safety records may include

Distribution

Entry into databases

Filing

Producing reports from databases

Searching databases

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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
Statutory requirements relevant to the range and purpose of the inspection are established and confirmed with relevant personnel 
Training area and range access and relevant clearances are obtained as required by Range Standing Orders and instructions 
Resources required for inspection are identified and acquired where appropriate 
Research on the range to be inspected is conducted in accordance with standard procedures 
Detailed plans for the inspection are established in accordance with standard procedures 
Inspections are undertaken in accordance with relevant statutory requirements, range construction specifications and instructions 
All appropriate safety precautions are applied in accordance with range construction specifications, instructions and legislation/regulation 
Appropriate action is applied immediately conditions are observed or encountered warranting such action 
Observations are made and recorded in accordance with statutory requirements 
Liaison is established and maintained with range staff as required 
Post inspection reports and briefs are completed as required by relevant instructions 
Equipment and infrastructure maintenance and/or works requirements affecting safety are reported in accordance with relevant policy and procedures 
Safety of the range is certified in accordance with statutory requirements 
Follow-up on reports and maintenance/works requirements is conducted as required 
Inspection records and databases are maintained in accordance with relevant orders, instructions, policy and procedures 

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