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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

access interpret and apply Range Standing Orders and other instructions and policy

apply interpersonal techniques

apply verbal and nonverbal communication techniques

communicate verbally and in writing

conduct and critique briefings

conduct and participate in investigations

conduct liaison and negotiations

conduct risk assessment and develop and implement risk management plans

develop implement and modify operational and security plans associated with the operation of a training area and range

direct and control all aspects of range management

exercise Defence regulations relevant to Defence practice areas

exercise tact and judgement in a command and control environment

interpret and apply technical information

manage communications within and between training area and range groups and external agencies contractors emergency response etc

provide leadership as a member of a team

read and understand technical specifications maps diagrams traces

represent mathematical ideas in appropriate format

solve problems and make decisions

write at a level to complete all reporting requirements

Required Knowledge

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

emergency plans and procedures

environmental instructions and policy post activity reporting

facility management processes and procedures

investigation processes and procedures

local alert and warning systems

local documentation requirements

local operational briefing and debriefing procedures

locally available resources their capabilities and access to them

locally used information management and communications systems

maintenance processes and procedures

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 practice manuals

Range Standing Orders instructions clearance certificates and standard operating proceduresSOP

relevant OHampS and regulatory requirements

relevant policies publications legislation and regulations

relevant security instructions requirements and reporting

team work principles and strategies

verbal and nonverbal communication techniques

weaponssystems characteristics

written communication to a level required to complete workplace documentation and reports

Evidence Required

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to

prepare for and manage training area and range activities

manage training area and range security

facilitate the conduct of investigations

monitor and maintain training areas and ranges

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated in a range of actual or simulated training area and range management contexts

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated work environment in accordance with all relevant legislation and Defence

Specific resources for assessment

Access to an operating training area and range

Guidance information for assessment

In all cases assessment should be supported by questions to assess knowledge and those aspects of competency which are difficult to assess directly

Questioning techniques should suit the language and literacy levels of the candidate

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.
Responsibilities of training area and range management may include	Activities which may be conducted All requirements of legislation, regulation and instructions for the location of and safe operation of training areas and ranges Conduct of briefings Coordination and de-conflicting of use Delegations and authorisations Emergency management Environmental planning, monitoring and implementation Liaison with units, local authorities and neighbouring property owners/residents Maintenance of training areas, ranges, facilities, equipment and plant Management of contractors Physical extent of training areas and ranges Processes and procedures for operation Resources allocated Safety requirements for their operation Staff development and training
Training areas may include	Any area of land, sea, undersea, or air used for any military manoeuvres or simulated wartime operations involving planning, preparation and execution, carried out for the purpose of training and evaluation And may include defence practice areas combined, joint or single service exercises depending on participating organisation
Ranges may include	All air, land and/or sea areas used for Defence live-firing weapons practices, tests or operations
Relevant regulations and instructions may include	Part XI - Defence Practice Areas, Regulations 51 and 52 Standing Orders related to the training area/range SOP
Plans and instructions may include	Contracts Environmental instructions/policy Exercise instructions Plans to be implemented to meet specific threats or conditions e.g. environmental, emergency response Post activity reports Range clearance certificates Range instructions Range practice manuals Range Standing Orders Safety traces Standing operating instructions
Resources may include	Contractors/representatives for training area and range support, operation and maintenance Finance allocated for operation of training areas and ranges facilities, equipment and plant allocated for operation of training areas and ranges Staff allocated either permanently or temporarily for operations
Stakeholders may include	ADF ships, bases, formations and users Authorised external agencies such as other nations Defence forces and AFP Contractors Local communities
Relevant information may include	Closures and restrictions Details of briefings, communications and coordination/reporting requirements Emergency procedures Hazards, both physical and environmental Information and advice on training area and range conditions, usage, bookings, requirements of users and activities to be conducted Requirements of users Security and safety requirements
Processes, procedures and plans may include	Regional, state/territory or national plans Security plans specific to a specific activity within a training area or range Those promulgated in range standing orders User formation or unit security instructions
Reports may include	Debrief reports Maintenance/condition reports Organisational reports Periodic or as-required security reports Reports required for coronial or other legal proceedings
Incidents may include	Accidents Any hazardous matter identified in instructions Conflict between users Fire Security breaches Storm damage
Investigations may include	Formal or informal Investigations under Defence (Inquiry) Regulations conducted by training area and range personnel or external agency Quick assessments Routine inquiry