Application
This unit describes the skills required to locate, identify, isolate and establish safety parameters for contaminants and contamination on training areas and ranges.
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 work independently or as part of a team, under indirect supervision, while performing complex tasks, in a moderate 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 for the location and identification of contaminants | 1.1 Analyse post activity reports and other incident or activity reports for probable contamination and its location. 1.2 Identify on maps probable location(s) of contaminant(s). 1.3 Identify and acquire resources for location/marking of the contaminant. 1.4 Establish plans for searches, confirmation and marking of contaminant. |
2. Confirm locality and identity of contaminants | 2.1 Conduct searches for contaminant. 2.2 Identify and mark contaminant on maps, charts and documentation. |
3. Isolate and determine safety parameters and/or disposal or clearance action | 3.1 Evaluate options and decisions on safety measures, exclusion zones and/or disposal or clearance and action. 3.2 Identify and establish contaminant exclusion zones. 3.3 Record contaminant(s) in relevant logs. 3.4 Prioritise action. 3.5 Arrange destruction/clearances. |
4. Notify users and/or authorities of contaminants | 4.1 Amend briefs for training area/range to reflect status of contaminant. 4.2 Prepare and issue warnings. |
5. Monitor and review training area status | 5.1 Negotiate revised activity plans and bookings. 5.2 Lift, remove or provide waiver restrictions. |
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 the principles of duty of care
conducting briefs
locating and identifying contaminants
interpreting and applying training area safety requirements
interpreting training area activities
operating training area communication facilities
participating as a team member
reading and interpreting job instructions, workplace documentation and reports
researching and analysing
monitoring and reviewing training area status
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.
composition of teams and roles and responsibility of team members
duty of care
type, size and characteristics of explosive ordnance
map reading
navigation techniques
risk assessment processes
risk management procedures
search techniques
techniques for supporting others /team members
training area/range environment and terrain
training area/range user practices
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