This unit was developed for range management and range control work within Defence but may be applicable to work in this field.

Typically, people who or apply this unit would work independently or as part of a team under direct and indirect supervision, use discretion and judgement and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. All activities are carried out in accordance with relevant organisational policies and procedures.

Prerequisite Unit/s

Nil

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Identify and analyse the issue(s)

1.1 The circumstances that require the provision of advice are observed, received and clarified

1.2 The issues are identified and confirmed if necessary through consultation with relevant personnel

1.3 The circumstances are analysed and the issue(s) are interpreted and clearly defined

1.4 Research related to the issue(s) is conducted and the advice of relevant personnel is sought to clarify findings that are unclear

2. Formulate options

2.1 Options related to the provision of advice are identified and evaluated

2.2 Options are prioritised and the preferred option(s) is chosen

3. Provide advice

3.1 Advice is formulated and discussed with stakeholders

3.2 Stakeholders' requirements are negotiated, documented and incorporated within the proposed advice

3.3 Concluding advice is provided in accordance with ethical and practical guidelines and within specified time and budget

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

Required Skills

analyse and evaluate information

communication and interpersonal

identify information

liaison

prepare and present reports

provide and receive feedback in a constructive manner

review literature

use a variety of verbal and non-verbal communication techniques

use appropriate information technology and software

Required Knowledge

analysis process

Code of behaviour

Duty of care

ethical standards

information sources

organisation guidelines and standards

Professional codes of practice

Range Standing Orders

range use procedures

research techniques

verbal communication techniques

written communication to a level required in the preparation of letters and reports

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to identify the issues surrounding the provision of advice, the conduct of research into those issues, the selection of the most appropriate option and the actual presentation of the advice.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated in a range of actual or simulated advisory contexts.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed by observing an individual in an advisory role within the workplace or simulated environment.

Specific resources for assessment

There are no specific resource requirements for this unit.

Guidance information for assessment

In all cases assessment should be supported by questions to assess knowledge and those aspects of competency which are difficult to assess directly.

Questioning techniques should suit the language and literacy levels of the candidate.

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.

Ranges may include

All air, land and/or sea areas used for Defence live-firing weapons practices, tests or operations

Training areas may include

Any area of land, sea, undersea, or air used for any military manoeuvres or simulated wartime operations involving planning, preparation and execution, carried out for the purpose of training and evaluation

Combined, joint or single service exercises

Advice may include

By request

Formal or informal

Spontaneous

Verbal or written

and may include advice relating to:

application of range safety procedures

range boards

range use and facilities

suitability of training areas

the establishment and disestablishment of purpose built ranges

Ethical and practical guidelines must may include

Comply with professional codes of practice (as applicable)

This unit contains employability skills.