PUADEFCM118B - Act as a range safety officer on a permanent range

PUADEFCM118B
Act as a range safety officer on a permanent range

This unit covers the competency required to perform the duties of a range safety officer during the conduct of range practices on permanent ranges. Supervising safety on a permanent range includes safe handling and operation of weapons and ammunition for which the range safety officer has been assessed as qualified to operate.Range practices are potentially high-risk activities consequently applying, implementing and supervising safety precautions underpins all aspects of this competency.This Unit of Competency does not cover the requirements to act as a safety officer on a grenade range.

Application

The application of this unit in the workplace - the environments, complexities and situations involved - will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

This text will be useful for the purposes of job descriptions, recruitment advice or job analysis; where possible, it will not be too job specific to allow other industries to import it into other Training Packages, where feasible.

Prerequisites

Prerequisite Unit/s

Nil

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
1. Prepare for range practices	1.1 Relevant range regulations are identified and applied in accordance with standard procedures 1.2 Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the task 1.3 Relevant control measures are employed 1.4 Administrative requirements are completed
2. Supervise safety on a range	2.1 Range is monitored to ensure a safe environment 2.2 Communications are maintained with range supervisor 2.3 Unsafe practices are identified and corrections are applied in accordance with standard procedures 2.4 Incidents are managed in accordance with instructions from supervisor and range regulations
3. Finalise a range practice	3.1 Ranges are refurbished in accordance with standard procedures 3.2 Post range practice administration is completed in accordance with standard procedures

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

apply the relevant OH&S requirements

apply weapon and ammunition safety

operate relevant weapons and ammunition

supervision

use simulation systems

Required Knowledge

characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of relevant weapons, simulation and ammunition

command, management and leadership principles

operational safety

relevant OH&S requirements

risk identification and management

Evidence Required



Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessment must confirm the ability to perform the role of firing point supervisor on a live range and to take the correct action in response to: ammunition malfunction weapon malfunction unauthorised movement injury fatality negligent discharge. Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated during a live fire range practice.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Context of assessment Competency must be assessed on an actual live firing range. Where possible the assessment should be conducted on a classification range. Specific resources for assessment Access to purpose built ranges, relevant weapons, ammunition and equipment.
Guidance information for assessment	Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

Range Statement


The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Duties of a range safety officer may include	Butts supervisor Firing point supervisor
Range practices may include	25 metre and 100 metre open ranges Classification range Standard 25 metre range Static mechanical range Mobile training range Weapons training simulation system
Range regulations may include	Ammunition technical instructions DI(A) OPS 25-2 Range Incidents and Reporting Range, area and unit standing orders Range regulations manual 9-2 Relevant weapon, ammunition and equipment publications Safety manuals Shooting policy Training information bulletins
Recognised safety precautions include	Those contained in Australian Defence Force (ADF) policy and procedural documents
Control measures may include	Briefings (written or oral) Communications and signals Flags, lights, signage Inspections, declarations and clearances Instructions and briefings Range boundaries, template, arc, lane and target markers Rehearsals Sentries
Administrative requirements may include	Acquiring and preparing range stores Acquiring medical staff and stores Acquiring, testing and issuing communications equipment Arranging catering Arranging transport Collecting and transporting ammunition Identifying weapons, complete equipment schedule (CES) and sub-calibre devices Liaising with range staff Preparing targets Preparing simulation equipment Reconnaissance Submitting notices to airmen and mariners Understanding and reviewing range regulations, relevant publications and instructions
Monitoring the range includes confirming	Adherence to orders and instructions Adherence to weapon and ammunition handling drills Conduct of inspections and clearances Maintenance of situational awareness
Standard procedures may include	Australian Standards Defence Instructions Doctrinal pamphlets Job guides, other publications Manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions OH&S regulations Organisational policies and procedures Procedure manuals Relevant local government by-laws Relevant state/territory or federal legislation Routine Orders Standing Operating Procedures Standing Orders Written and verbal orders
Incidents may include	Ammunition malfunction Fatality Injury Negligent discharge Unauthorised movement Weapon malfunction
Refurbishing ranges may include	Cleaning up firing points Cleaning up, repairing or replacing targets and target areas Destroying and/or reporting unexploded ordnance Removing and accounting for range stores, produce and ammunition
Post range practice administration may include	Completing relevant training and/or trade documentation Conducting clearances and inspections Debriefing firers, range users and staff Submitting reports, returns and evaluations

Sectors

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Licensing Information

Not applicable.