Assessor Resource

PUADEFCA423B
Manage range practices and qualifications

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


The application of this unit in the workplace - the environments, complexities and situations involved - will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

This text will be useful for the purposes of job descriptions, recruitment advice or job analysis; where possible, it will not be too job specific to allow other industries to import it into other Training Packages, where feasible.

This unit covers the competency 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).

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Prerequisite Unit/s

PUADEFCA422B Conduct range practices


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.




Evidence Required

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.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to implement current regulations.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over a range of actual range practices in accordance with current regulations.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed on an actual live firing range.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to purpose built and field firing ranges, relevant weapons, ammunition and equipment.

Guidance information for assessment

Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

apply the relevant OH&S requirements

command, lead and manage

apply weapon and ammunition safety

operate relevant weapons and ammunition

use simulation systems

Required Knowledge

characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of relevant weapons, simulation and ammunition

command, management and leadership principles

operational safety

relevant occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements

risk identification and management

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.

Documentation may include

Ammunition technical instructions

Computer records

Course reports

Orders

Records of attainment

Relevant weapon

Standard procedures may include

Ammunition technical instructions

Army shooting policy

Defence instructions (Army)

Operations 25-2 range incidents and reporting

Range, area and unit standing orders

Range regulations 9-2

Relevant weapon, ammunition and equipment publications

Safety manual

Training information bulletin 85

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
Areas to be audited are identified 
Appropriate documentation to be audited is selected and inspected to confirm currency and accuracy 
Relevant reports are prepared and remedial action is recommended where appropriate 
Audit recommendations are reviewed to ensure that action has been implemented 
Safety traces are inspected and accuracy is confirmed and approved in accordance with standard procedures 
Safety instructions are reviewed to ensure compliance with standard procedures 
Range practices are inspected to ensure compliance with standard procedures 
Ability of range conducting officers is confirmed 
Authority to conduct relevant range practices is issued and recorded in accordance with standard procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

PUADEFCA423B - Manage range practices and qualifications
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Assessment Record Sheet

PUADEFCA423B - Manage range practices and qualifications

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