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

DEFRNG014 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Monitor training area and range activities

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFRNG014 - Monitor training area and range activities
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to monitor training area and range (TAR) activities to ensure those activities comply with Standing Orders, relevant policy and instructions.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 complex tasks, in a range of familiar and unfamiliar contexts. They would use discretion and judgement and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations, current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations, current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulations

relevant and appropriate materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) currently used in industry

applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

acceptable means of simulated assessment.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Range Management
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 for monitoring TAR activities
  • Plan to view TAR activities in accordance with TAR Standing Orders and activity schedules
  • Clarify purpose and outcomes of activities in accordance with TAR Standing Orders
  • Establish clearances and access to activities in accordance with TAR Standing Orders
       
Element: Monitor compliance of TAR activities
  • Monitor TAR activities to ensure compliance with relevant policies and instructions
  • Regulate non-compliant activities
       
Element: Monitor contractor activities
  • Establish and maintain communications and working relations with contractors
  • Monitor contractor activities in accordance with relevant controls
  • Report non-compliance in accordance with relevant instructions
       
Element: Contribute to and monitor emergency plans
  • Contribute to the maintenance of emergency plans related to the TAR
  • Implement and maintain emergency plans
  • Monitor the application of emergency plans related to the TAR
       


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.

1

Prepare for monitoring TAR activities

1.1

Plan to view TAR activities in accordance with TAR Standing Orders and activity schedules

1.2

Clarify purpose and outcomes of activities in accordance with TAR Standing Orders

1.3

Establish clearances and access to activities in accordance with TAR Standing Orders

2

Monitor compliance of TAR activities

2.1

Monitor TAR activities to ensure compliance with relevant policies and instructions

2.2

Regulate non-compliant activities

3

Monitor contractor activities

3.1

Establish and maintain communications and working relations with contractors

3.2

Monitor contractor activities in accordance with relevant controls

3.3

Report non-compliance in accordance with relevant instructions

4

Contribute to and monitor emergency plans

4.1

Contribute to the maintenance of emergency plans related to the TAR

4.2

Implement and maintain emergency plans

4.3

Monitor the application of emergency plans related to the TAR

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

accessing, interpreting and applying relevant legislation and training area and range (TAR) guidance, including at least two of the following:

Defence policy

work health and safety (WHS) legislation

TAR Standing Orders

TAR Operating Plans

emergency plans

environmental plans

following instructions/directives and reporting information

monitoring and supporting emergency plans

monitoring compliance of TAR activities

monitoring contractor activities

reading technical specifications, maps and diagrams.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

communication techniques

emergency plans

exercise instructions

post-activity reports

range clearance certificates

range instructions

range practices

standing operating instructions

TAR Operating Plans

TAR Standing Orders

weapon systems characteristics.

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.

1

Prepare for monitoring TAR activities

1.1

Plan to view TAR activities in accordance with TAR Standing Orders and activity schedules

1.2

Clarify purpose and outcomes of activities in accordance with TAR Standing Orders

1.3

Establish clearances and access to activities in accordance with TAR Standing Orders

2

Monitor compliance of TAR activities

2.1

Monitor TAR activities to ensure compliance with relevant policies and instructions

2.2

Regulate non-compliant activities

3

Monitor contractor activities

3.1

Establish and maintain communications and working relations with contractors

3.2

Monitor contractor activities in accordance with relevant controls

3.3

Report non-compliance in accordance with relevant instructions

4

Contribute to and monitor emergency plans

4.1

Contribute to the maintenance of emergency plans related to the TAR

4.2

Implement and maintain emergency plans

4.3

Monitor the application of emergency plans related to the TAR

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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
Plan to view TAR activities in accordance with TAR Standing Orders and activity schedules 
Clarify purpose and outcomes of activities in accordance with TAR Standing Orders 
Establish clearances and access to activities in accordance with TAR Standing Orders 
Monitor TAR activities to ensure compliance with relevant policies and instructions 
Regulate non-compliant activities 
Establish and maintain communications and working relations with contractors 
Monitor contractor activities in accordance with relevant controls 
Report non-compliance in accordance with relevant instructions 
Contribute to the maintenance of emergency plans related to the TAR 
Implement and maintain emergency plans 
Monitor the application of emergency plans related to the TAR 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

DEFRNG014 - Monitor training area and range activities
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