Assessor Resource

DEFRNG003
Approve training area and range activities

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills required to analyse proposed range and training area activities, including the management of a booking system, reading and interpreting traces and templates and promulgating activities.

This unit was developed for Defence personnel who work in range management and range control but may be relevant to others who work in this field.

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, or as part of a team, under indirect supervision, while performing routine tasks, in a variety of different contexts. They would use discretion and judgement and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs.

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

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Evidence Required

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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. Conduct booking/ confirmation of conferences

1.1 Promulgate and organise booking the conferences in accordance with Range Standing Orders.

1.2 Identify and resolve booking conflicts.

1.3 Process supplementary bids in accordance with Range Standing Orders.

2. Confirm range instructions conform to Range Standing Orders

2.1 Confirm the authority for weapons and ammunition to be fired on the requested range.

2.2 Conduct gross error checks on traces and templates.

2.3 Confirm contingency plans and safety requirements.

3. Ensure activities are safe and deconflicted

3.1 Identify and resolve conflict between separate activities on the range.

3.2 Coordinate activity phases to ensure there is no conflict between phases.

3.3 Appoint a Director of Practice where more than one activity is being conducted concurrently on the range.

4. Brief stakeholders

4.1 Brief stakeholders on training area and range activities in accordance with Range Standing Orders.

4.2 Raise and forward notifications in accordance with Range Standing Orders as required.

5. Approve and record use of training area and/or activity

5.1 Sign authorised traces and templates in accordance with Range Standing Orders.

5.2 Notify applicant units and authorities in accordance with Range Standing Orders.

5.3 Record activities in accordance with Range Standing Orders.

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.

conducting briefings

liaising and negotiating

exercising tact and judgement in a command and control environment

interpreting and applying technical information

checking safety traces and danger area templates

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.

ammunition danger area templates

composition of teams and roles and responsibility of team members

negotiation techniques

range danger area traces

range practices

relevant policies, publications, legislation and regulation

teamwork principles and strategies

training objectives and activities

weapons/systems characteristics

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.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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. Conduct booking/ confirmation of conferences

1.1 Promulgate and organise booking the conferences in accordance with Range Standing Orders.

1.2 Identify and resolve booking conflicts.

1.3 Process supplementary bids in accordance with Range Standing Orders.

2. Confirm range instructions conform to Range Standing Orders

2.1 Confirm the authority for weapons and ammunition to be fired on the requested range.

2.2 Conduct gross error checks on traces and templates.

2.3 Confirm contingency plans and safety requirements.

3. Ensure activities are safe and deconflicted

3.1 Identify and resolve conflict between separate activities on the range.

3.2 Coordinate activity phases to ensure there is no conflict between phases.

3.3 Appoint a Director of Practice where more than one activity is being conducted concurrently on the range.

4. Brief stakeholders

4.1 Brief stakeholders on training area and range activities in accordance with Range Standing Orders.

4.2 Raise and forward notifications in accordance with Range Standing Orders as required.

5. Approve and record use of training area and/or activity

5.1 Sign authorised traces and templates in accordance with Range Standing Orders.

5.2 Notify applicant units and authorities in accordance with Range Standing Orders.

5.3 Record activities in accordance with Range Standing Orders.

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.

conducting briefings

liaising and negotiating

exercising tact and judgement in a command and control environment

interpreting and applying technical information

checking safety traces and danger area templates

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.

ammunition danger area templates

composition of teams and roles and responsibility of team members

negotiation techniques

range danger area traces

range practices

relevant policies, publications, legislation and regulation

teamwork principles and strategies

training objectives and activities

weapons/systems characteristics

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.
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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
Promulgate and organise booking the conferences in accordance with Range Standing Orders. 
Identify and resolve booking conflicts. 
Process supplementary bids in accordance with Range Standing Orders. 
Confirm the authority for weapons and ammunition to be fired on the requested range. 
Conduct gross error checks on traces and templates. 
Confirm contingency plans and safety requirements. 
Identify and resolve conflict between separate activities on the range. 
Coordinate activity phases to ensure there is no conflict between phases. 
Appoint a Director of Practice where more than one activity is being conducted concurrently on the range. 
Brief stakeholders on training area and range activities in accordance with Range Standing Orders. 
Raise and forward notifications in accordance with Range Standing Orders as required. 
Sign authorised traces and templates in accordance with Range Standing Orders. 
Notify applicant units and authorities in accordance with Range Standing Orders. 
Record activities in accordance with Range Standing Orders. 
Promulgate and organise booking the conferences in accordance with Range Standing Orders. 
Identify and resolve booking conflicts. 
Process supplementary bids in accordance with Range Standing Orders. 
Confirm the authority for weapons and ammunition to be fired on the requested range. 
Conduct gross error checks on traces and templates. 
Confirm contingency plans and safety requirements. 
Identify and resolve conflict between separate activities on the range. 
Coordinate activity phases to ensure there is no conflict between phases. 
Appoint a Director of Practice where more than one activity is being conducted concurrently on the range. 
Brief stakeholders on training area and range activities in accordance with Range Standing Orders. 
Raise and forward notifications in accordance with Range Standing Orders as required. 
Sign authorised traces and templates in accordance with Range Standing Orders. 
Notify applicant units and authorities in accordance with Range Standing Orders. 
Record activities in accordance with Range Standing Orders. 

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