Application
This unit describes the skills required to audit weapons and range qualifications, to confirm the accuracy and safety of range instructions and to issue range qualifications within the level of authority in the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
This unit was developed for Defence personnel required to manage range practices and range qualifications within a Defence working environment.
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 typically work independently under indirect supervision. They use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. They would perform specific tasks in a range of known contexts.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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. Audit range practice documentation | 1.1 Identify areas to be audited. 1.2 Select and inspect documentation to be audited to confirm currency and accuracy. 1.3 Prepare relevant reports and recommend remedial action where appropriate. 1.4 Review audit recommendations to ensure that action has been implemented. |
2. Manage range safety | 2.1 Inspect safety traces to confirm and approve accuracy. 2.2 Review safety instructions to ensure compliance with standard procedures. 2.3 Inspect range practices to ensure compliance with standard procedures. |
3. Issue clearances to conduct range practices | 3.1 Confirm ability of range conducting officers. 3.2 Issue and record authority to conduct relevant range practices. |
Evidence of Performance
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 weapon and ammunition safety
operating relevant weapons and ammunition
auditing weapons and range qualifications
confirming accuracy and safety of range instructions
issuing range qualifications within the scope of their authority
implementing current range regulations, policies and procedures
Evidence of Knowledge
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.
characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of relevant weapons, simulation and ammunition
command, management and leadership principles
operational safety
risk identification and management
Assessment Conditions
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.
Foundation Skills
The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.
Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.
Competency Field
Military Skills