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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for range practices
  2. Supervise safety on a range
  3. Finalise a range practice

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

apply the relevant WHS requirements

apply weapon and ammunition safety

operate relevant weapons and ammunition

supervision

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 WHS requirements

risk identification and management

Evidence Required

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to perform the role of firing point supervisor on a live range and to take the correct action in response to

safe handling of ammunition

ammunition malfunctions

safe operation of weapons

weapon malfunctions

unauthorised movement

injury

fatality

negligent discharge of weapons

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated during an actual live fire range practice

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency must be assessed on an actual live firing range Where possible the assessment should be conducted on a classification range

Specific resources for assessment

Access to purpose built ranges relevant weapons ammunition and equipment


Range Statement

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.

Range regulations may include:

ammunition technical instructions

DI(A) OPS 25-2 Range Incidents and Reporting

range, area and unit standing orders

range regulations manual 9–2

relevant weapon, ammunition and equipment publications

safety manuals

shooting policy

training information bulletins

Standard procedures may include:

Australian Standards

defence instructions

doctrinal pamphlets

job guides, other publications

manufacturers’ handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions

WHS regulations

organisational policies and procedures

procedure manuals

relevant local government by-laws

relevant state/territory or federal legislation

routine orders

standing operating procedures

standing orders

written and verbal orders

Recognised safety precautions may include:

those contained in Australian Defence Force (ADF) policy and procedural documents

Control measures may include:

briefings (written or oral)

communications and signals

flags, lights, signage

inspections, declarations and clearances

instructions and briefings

range boundaries, template, arc, lane and target markers

rehearsals

sentries

Administrative requirements may include:

acquiring and preparing range stores

acquiring medical staff and stores

acquiring, testing and issuing communications equipment

arranging catering

arranging transport

collecting and transporting ammunition

identifying weapons, complete equipment schedule (CES) and sub-calibre devices

liaising with range staff

preparing targets

preparing simulation equipment

reconnaissance

submitting notices to airmen and mariners

understanding and reviewing range regulations, relevant publications and instructions

Monitoring the range may include:

confirming:

adherence to orders and instructions

adherence to weapon and ammunition handling drills

conduct of inspections and clearances

maintenance of situational awareness

Incidents may include:

ammunition malfunction

fatality

injury

negligent discharge

unauthorised movement

weapon malfunction

Refurbishing ranges may include:

cleaning up firing points

cleaning up, repairing or replacing targets and target areas

destroying and/or reporting unexploded ordnance

removing and accounting for range stores, produce and ammunition

Post range practice administration may include:

completing relevant training and/or trade documentation

conducting clearances and inspections

debriefing firers, range users and staff

submitting reports, returns and evaluations