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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

apply the relevant OHampS requirements

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 OHampS 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

weapon malfunction

unauthorised movement

negligent discharge

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated during a 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

Guidance information for assessment

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

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

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.
Duties of a range safety officer may include	Butts supervisor Firing point supervisor
Range practices may include	25 metre and 100 metre open ranges Classification range Standard 25 metre range Static mechanical range Mobile training range Weapons training simulation system
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
Recognised safety precautions 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 includes confirming	Adherence to orders and instructions Adherence to weapon and ammunition handling drills Conduct of inspections and clearances Maintenance of situational awareness
Standard procedures may include	Australian Standards Defence Instructions Doctrinal pamphlets Job guides, other publications Manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions OH&S 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
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