Application
This unit describes the skills required to conduct a formal inspection of a training area. It includes the planning, preparation, conduct and follow up action.
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 direct and indirect supervision, while performing complex 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 training area/range inspection | 1.1 Establish and confirm statutory requirements relevant to the range, training area and purpose of the inspection with relevant personnel. 1.2 Conduct briefings for users, staff and contractors. 1.3 Obtain clearances for training area access. 1.4 Identify and acquire resources required for inspection. |
2. Conduct training area/range inspection | 2.1 Undertake inspections in accordance with Range Standing Orders and instructions. 2.2 Apply safety precautions in accordance with Range Standing Orders, instructions and legislation/regulation. 2.3 Apply immediate appropriate action where conditions warranting such action are observed or encountered. 2.4 Check, record and report equipment and infrastructure serviceability according to Range Standing Orders, instructions, manuals and standards. |
3. Report on training area/range inspection | 3.1 Complete post inspection reports and briefs according to relevant standing orders, instructions and regulation. 3.2 Complete training area contamination records, reports and briefs. 3.3 Initiate equipment and infrastructure maintenance and/or refurbishment. 3.4 Provide briefs to users and other agencies and contractors on serviceability of equipment and infrastructure. |
4. Maintain training records | 4.1 Complete inspection records. 4.2 Complete contamination plots, charts and records according to relevant standing orders, instructions, policy and procedures. |
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
conducting briefings
liaising and negotiating
exercising tact and judgement in a command and control environment
identifying contaminants
interpreting and applying training area safety requirements
interpreting training area activities
navigating by vehicle and on foot
operating training area communication facilities
reading and interpreting job instructions, workplace documentation and reports
planning and preparing for the training area inspection
identifying the purpose of the inspection
initiating immediate action when required
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.
environmental issues relevant to the training area
map reading
navigation techniques
planning processes
reporting requirements
training area activities
training area safety requirements
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