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.
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. 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 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 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 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.
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
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.
ACSF levels indicative of performance:
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
Range