Application
This unit describes the skills required to monitor activities on the range and training area and to control access and activities where coordination and compliance are required.
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 complex tasks, in a range of familiar and unfamiliar 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. Plan and prepare for monitoring training area/range activities | 1.1 Plan visits to range and training area activities in accordance with Range Standing Orders and activity schedules. 1.2 Identify and obtain relevant instructions in accordance with Range Standing Orders. 1.3 Clarify and agree purpose and outcomes of visit and in accordance with Range Standing Orders. 1.4 Establish clearances and access to activities in accordance with Range Standing Orders. |
2. Evaluate compliance of training area/range activities | 2.1 Monitor training area in accordance with Range Standing Orders and relevant instructions. 2.2 Monitor and comply with relevant policies and instructions for training activity. 2.3 Monitor contractor activities in accordance with Range Standing Orders and relevant controls. |
3. Control training area/range activities | 3.3 Resolve coordination issues through direct contact and discussions. 3.4 Control access and exit to training area. 3.5 Establish coordination and compliance between users and landholders on non-Defence property. |
4. Report on training area/range activities | 4.1 Raise post-exercise reports in accordance with Range Standing Orders and relevant instructions. 4.2 Disseminate non-compliance reports to relevant authorities in accordance with Range Standing Orders and relevant contracts. |
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.
accessing, interpreting and applying range and other instructions and policy
accessing, interpreting and applying Range Standing Orders
following instructions/directives and reporting information
reading technical specifications, maps and diagrams
retaining and applying information from briefings
evaluating compliance of training area and range activities
controlling training area and range activities
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
environmental instructions and policy
exercise instructions
post-activity reports
range clearance certificates
range instructions
range practice manuals
Range Standing Orders
standing operating instructions
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