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DEFRNG007
Conduct training area inspections

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills required to conduct a formal inspection of a training area. It includes the planning, preparation, conduct and follow up action.

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 direct and indirect supervision, while performing complex tasks, in a small range of familiar 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. Prepare to conduct training area/range inspection

1.1 Establish and confirm statutory requirements relevant to the range, training area and purpose of the inspection with relevant personnel.

1.2 Conduct briefings for users, staff and contractors.

1.3 Obtain clearances for training area access.

1.4 Identify and acquire resources required for inspection.

2. Conduct training area/range inspection

2.1 Undertake inspections in accordance with Range Standing Orders and instructions.

2.2 Apply safety precautions in accordance with Range Standing Orders, instructions and legislation/regulation.

2.3 Apply immediate appropriate action where conditions warranting such action are observed or encountered.

2.4 Check, record and report equipment and infrastructure serviceability according to Range Standing Orders, instructions, manuals and standards.

3. Report on training area/range inspection

3.1 Complete post inspection reports and briefs according to relevant standing orders, instructions and regulation.

3.2 Complete training area contamination records, reports and briefs.

3.3 Initiate equipment and infrastructure maintenance and/or refurbishment.

3.4 Provide briefs to users and other agencies and contractors on serviceability of equipment and infrastructure.

4. Maintain training records

4.1 Complete inspection records.

4.2 Complete contamination plots, charts and records according to relevant standing orders, instructions, policy and procedures.

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 environmental issues relevant to the training area

conducting briefings

liaising and negotiating

exercising tact and judgement in a command and control environment

identifying contaminants

interpreting and applying training area safety requirements

interpreting training area activities

navigating by vehicle and on foot

operating training area communication facilities

reading and interpreting job instructions, workplace documentation and reports

planning and preparing for the training area inspection

identifying the purpose of the inspection

initiating immediate action when required

preparing and presenting relevant inspection reports

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.

environmental issues relevant to the training area

map reading

navigation techniques

planning processes

reporting requirements

training area activities

training area safety requirements

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. Prepare to conduct training area/range inspection

1.1 Establish and confirm statutory requirements relevant to the range, training area and purpose of the inspection with relevant personnel.

1.2 Conduct briefings for users, staff and contractors.

1.3 Obtain clearances for training area access.

1.4 Identify and acquire resources required for inspection.

2. Conduct training area/range inspection

2.1 Undertake inspections in accordance with Range Standing Orders and instructions.

2.2 Apply safety precautions in accordance with Range Standing Orders, instructions and legislation/regulation.

2.3 Apply immediate appropriate action where conditions warranting such action are observed or encountered.

2.4 Check, record and report equipment and infrastructure serviceability according to Range Standing Orders, instructions, manuals and standards.

3. Report on training area/range inspection

3.1 Complete post inspection reports and briefs according to relevant standing orders, instructions and regulation.

3.2 Complete training area contamination records, reports and briefs.

3.3 Initiate equipment and infrastructure maintenance and/or refurbishment.

3.4 Provide briefs to users and other agencies and contractors on serviceability of equipment and infrastructure.

4. Maintain training records

4.1 Complete inspection records.

4.2 Complete contamination plots, charts and records according to relevant standing orders, instructions, policy and procedures.

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 environmental issues relevant to the training area

conducting briefings

liaising and negotiating

exercising tact and judgement in a command and control environment

identifying contaminants

interpreting and applying training area safety requirements

interpreting training area activities

navigating by vehicle and on foot

operating training area communication facilities

reading and interpreting job instructions, workplace documentation and reports

planning and preparing for the training area inspection

identifying the purpose of the inspection

initiating immediate action when required

preparing and presenting relevant inspection reports

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.

environmental issues relevant to the training area

map reading

navigation techniques

planning processes

reporting requirements

training area activities

training area safety requirements

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
Establish and confirm statutory requirements relevant to the range, training area and purpose of the inspection with relevant personnel. 
Conduct briefings for users, staff and contractors. 
Obtain clearances for training area access. 
Identify and acquire resources required for inspection. 
Undertake inspections in accordance with Range Standing Orders and instructions. 
Apply safety precautions in accordance with Range Standing Orders, instructions and legislation/regulation. 
Apply immediate appropriate action where conditions warranting such action are observed or encountered. 
Check, record and report equipment and infrastructure serviceability according to Range Standing Orders, instructions, manuals and standards. 
Complete post inspection reports and briefs according to relevant standing orders, instructions and regulation. 
Complete training area contamination records, reports and briefs. 
Initiate equipment and infrastructure maintenance and/or refurbishment. 
Provide briefs to users and other agencies and contractors on serviceability of equipment and infrastructure. 
Complete inspection records. 
Complete contamination plots, charts and records according to relevant standing orders, instructions, policy and procedures. 
Establish and confirm statutory requirements relevant to the range, training area and purpose of the inspection with relevant personnel. 
Conduct briefings for users, staff and contractors. 
Obtain clearances for training area access. 
Identify and acquire resources required for inspection. 
Undertake inspections in accordance with Range Standing Orders and instructions. 
Apply safety precautions in accordance with Range Standing Orders, instructions and legislation/regulation. 
Apply immediate appropriate action where conditions warranting such action are observed or encountered. 
Check, record and report equipment and infrastructure serviceability according to Range Standing Orders, instructions, manuals and standards. 
Complete post inspection reports and briefs according to relevant standing orders, instructions and regulation. 
Complete training area contamination records, reports and briefs. 
Initiate equipment and infrastructure maintenance and/or refurbishment. 
Provide briefs to users and other agencies and contractors on serviceability of equipment and infrastructure. 
Complete inspection records. 
Complete contamination plots, charts and records according to relevant standing orders, instructions, policy and procedures. 

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