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. Manage training area and range activities | 1.1 Identify the responsibilities associated with the management of training area and range activities. 1.2 Identify and implement plans and instructions for the efficient operation of the training area/range. 1.3 Identify resources and report shortfalls. 1.4 Identify stakeholders and forward relevant information to them. 1.5 Control and coordinate training area and range activities to ensure safe and sustainable operations. |
2. Manage training area and range security | 2.1 Identify security processes, procedures and plans. 2.2 Promulgate, monitor and adjust access, egress and circulate changes. 2.3 Identify and report unauthorised access and security breaches. |
3. Facilitate investigations | 3.1 Identify and report incidents and accidents. 3.2 Conduct investigations. 3.3 Implement recommendations for changes to policy and procedures resulting from investigations. |
4. Monitor and maintain training area and range facilities | 4.1 Monitor training area and range facilities. 4.2 Identify and report maintenance requirements. 4.3 Identify and report facility improvements and upgrades. |
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.
accessing interpreting and applying Range Standing Orders and other instructions and policy
liaising and negotiating
developing, implementing and modifying plans
directing and controlling all aspects of range management
exercising Defence regulations relevant to Defence practice areas
exercising tact and judgement in a command and control environment
interpreting and applying technical information
reading and understanding technical specifications, maps, diagrams, traces
representing mathematical ideas in appropriate format
solving problems and making decisions
managing training area and range security
monitoring and maintaining training areas and ranges
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.
communications equipment and systems
composition of teams and roles and responsibilities of team members
Defence practice areas (DPA) – areas of land, sea or air declared for the purpose of conducting Defence operations or practices under Defence Force Regulations (DFR) Part XI, by the Minister for Defence and notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette
local alert and warning systems
locally available resources, their capabilities and access to them
nature of local hazards and plans, including effects on the provision of communications
principles of risk assessment and risk management
range danger area traces
Range Standing Orders, instructions, clearance certificates and standard operating procedures (SOP) relevant policies, publications, legislation and regulations
team work principles and strategies
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.