Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

DEFRNG006 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct range inspections

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFRNG006 - Conduct range inspections
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to plan, prepare, conduct and follow up on a range inspection. It includes the requirement to ensure the safety of the range and to identify those aspects that may inhibit or jeopardise the safety of the range including maintenance requirements.This unit was developed for Defence personnel who work in range management and range control but may be relevant to others who work in this field. The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work independently or as part of a team, under indirect supervision, while performing routine tasks, in a small range of familiar contexts. They would use discretion and judgement and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

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.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Range
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare to conduct range inspection
  • Establish and confirm statutory requirements relevant to the range and purpose of the inspection with relevant personnel.
  • Obtain clearances for training area and range access.
  • Identify and acquire resources required for inspection.
  • Conduct inspection of research on the range.
  • Establish detailed plans for the inspection.
       
Element: Conduct range inspection
  • Conduct range inspections.
  • Record observations and apply immediate action when appropriate.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with range staff.
       
Element: Report on range inspection
  • Complete post inspection reports and briefs.
  • Report safety issues related to equipment and infrastructure maintenance and/or works requirements and follow-up.
  • Certify the safety of the range in accordance with statutory requirements.
  • Maintain inspection records and databases.
       
Element: Prepare to conduct range inspection
  • Establish and confirm statutory requirements relevant to the range and purpose of the inspection with relevant personnel.
  • Obtain clearances for training area and range access.
  • Identify and acquire resources required for inspection.
  • Conduct inspection of research on the range.
  • Establish detailed plans for the inspection.
       
Element: Conduct range inspection
  • Conduct range inspections.
  • Record observations and apply immediate action when appropriate.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with range staff.
       
Element: Report on range inspection
  • Complete post inspection reports and briefs.
  • Report safety issues related to equipment and infrastructure maintenance and/or works requirements and follow-up.
  • Certify the safety of the range in accordance with statutory requirements.
  • Maintain inspection records and databases.
       


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.

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. Prepare to conduct range inspection

1.1 Establish and confirm statutory requirements relevant to the range and purpose of the inspection with relevant personnel.

1.2 Obtain clearances for training area and range access.

1.3 Identify and acquire resources required for inspection.

1.4 Conduct inspection of research on the range.

1.5 Establish detailed plans for the inspection.

2. Conduct range inspection

2.1 Conduct range inspections.

2.2 Record observations and apply immediate action when appropriate.

2.3 Establish and maintain relationships with range staff.

3. Report on range inspection

3.1 Complete post inspection reports and briefs.

3.2 Report safety issues related to equipment and infrastructure maintenance and/or works requirements and follow-up.

3.3 Certify the safety of the range in accordance with statutory requirements.

3.4 Maintain inspection records and databases.

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.

applying environmental issues relevant to the training area

exercising judgement in relation to range safety

interpreting and applying range safety requirements

interpreting range specifications and construction requirements

interpreting range user requirements

interpreting weapon and ammunition specifications and effects

operating digital cameras and process images

operating geographical information systems

operating range communication facilities

operating specialist measuring instruments

performing elementary surveying tasks

planning and preparing the conduct of the range inspection

researching the range

inspecting the range

preparing and presenting relevant inspection reports

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.

application of ammunition danger area traces and templates

communications

composition of teams and roles and responsibility of team members

elementary surveying

environmental issues relevant to the range

geographical information systems

map reading

navigation techniques

photography

planning processes

principles of teamwork and team aims and objectives

range safety requirements

range specifications and construction

range user requirements for all services

reporting requirements

trigonometry

weapon and ammunition specifications and effects

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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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. Prepare to conduct range inspection

1.1 Establish and confirm statutory requirements relevant to the range and purpose of the inspection with relevant personnel.

1.2 Obtain clearances for training area and range access.

1.3 Identify and acquire resources required for inspection.

1.4 Conduct inspection of research on the range.

1.5 Establish detailed plans for the inspection.

2. Conduct range inspection

2.1 Conduct range inspections.

2.2 Record observations and apply immediate action when appropriate.

2.3 Establish and maintain relationships with range staff.

3. Report on range inspection

3.1 Complete post inspection reports and briefs.

3.2 Report safety issues related to equipment and infrastructure maintenance and/or works requirements and follow-up.

3.3 Certify the safety of the range in accordance with statutory requirements.

3.4 Maintain inspection records and databases.

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
Establish and confirm statutory requirements relevant to the range and purpose of the inspection with relevant personnel. 
Obtain clearances for training area and range access. 
Identify and acquire resources required for inspection. 
Conduct inspection of research on the range. 
Establish detailed plans for the inspection. 
Conduct range inspections. 
Record observations and apply immediate action when appropriate. 
Establish and maintain relationships with range staff. 
Complete post inspection reports and briefs. 
Report safety issues related to equipment and infrastructure maintenance and/or works requirements and follow-up. 
Certify the safety of the range in accordance with statutory requirements. 
Maintain inspection records and databases. 
Establish and confirm statutory requirements relevant to the range and purpose of the inspection with relevant personnel. 
Obtain clearances for training area and range access. 
Identify and acquire resources required for inspection. 
Conduct inspection of research on the range. 
Establish detailed plans for the inspection. 
Conduct range inspections. 
Record observations and apply immediate action when appropriate. 
Establish and maintain relationships with range staff. 
Complete post inspection reports and briefs. 
Report safety issues related to equipment and infrastructure maintenance and/or works requirements and follow-up. 
Certify the safety of the range in accordance with statutory requirements. 
Maintain inspection records and databases. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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