PUADEFRM212A - Manage training areas and ranges

PUADEFRM212A
Manage training areas and ranges

This unit covers the competency required to manage Defence training areas and ranges. Defence training areas and ranges are areas prescribed for the conduct of Defence activities and exercises. Their management is a process requiring a range of functions including the management of the activities being conducted on these training areas and ranges, the security of facilities and personnel, the investigation of incidents and accidents, and the maintenance and upgrading of the facilities

Application

This unit was developed for range management and range control work within Defence but may also be applicable to other workers.

Typically people who 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.

Prerequisites

Prerequisite Unit/s

Nil

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
1. Manage training area and range activities	1.1 Responsibilities associated with the management of training area and range activities are identified from relevant regulationsand instructions 1.2 Plans and instructions for the efficient operation of the training area/range are identified and implemented 1.3 Adequacy and suitability of resources are identified, with shortfalls being reported in accordance with Range Standing Orders, policy and procedures, regulations and instructions 1.4 Stakeholders are identified and relevant information is forwarded to them in accordance with Range Standing Orders, policy and procedures, regulations and instructions 1.5 Training area and range activities are controlled and coordinated to ensure safe and sustainable operations
2. Manage training area and range security	2.1 Currency and adequacy of current security processes, procedures and plans are identified in accordance with Range Standing Orders, policy and procedures, regulations and instructions 2.2 Access and egress are monitored, adjusted and changes are promulgated in accordance with Range Standing Orders, instructions, policy and procedures regulations and instructions 2.3 Unauthorised access and security breaches are identified and reported in accordance with Range Standing Orders, policy and procedures, regulations and instructions
3. Facilitate investigations	3.1 Incidents and accidents are identified and reported in accordance with Range Standing Orders, policy and procedures, regulations and instructions 3.2 Investigations are conducted in accordance with Range Standing Orders, policy and procedures, regulations and instructions 3.3 Recommendations for changes to policy and procedures resulting from investigations are implemented in accordance with Range Standing Orders, policy and procedures, regulations and instructions
4. Monitor and maintain training area and range facilities	4.1 Training area and range facilities are monitored in training area in accordance with Range Standing Orders, policy and range facilities procedures, regulations and instructions 4.2 Maintenance requirements are identified and reported in accordance with Range Standing Orders, policy and procedures, regulations and instructions 4.3 Facility improvements and upgrades are identified and reported in accordance with Range Standing Orders, policy and procedures, regulations and instructions

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

access, interpret and apply Range Standing Orders and other instructions and policy

apply interpersonal techniques

apply verbal and non-verbal communication techniques

communicate verbally and in writing

conduct and critique briefings

conduct and participate in investigations

conduct liaison and negotiations

conduct risk assessment, and develop and implement risk management plans

develop, implement and modify operational and security plans associated with the operation of a training area and range

direct and control all aspects of range management

exercise Defence regulations relevant to Defence practice areas

exercise tact and judgement in a command and control environment

interpret and apply technical information

manage communications within and between training area and range groups and external agencies (contractors, emergency response etc.)

provide leadership as a member of a team

read and understand technical specifications, maps, diagrams, traces

represent mathematical ideas in appropriate format

solve problems and make decisions

write at a level to complete all reporting requirements

Required Knowledge

communications equipment and systems

composition of teams and roles and responsibilities of team members

Defence practice areas (DPA) - areas of land, sea or air declared for the purpose of conducting Defence operations or practices under Defence Force Regulations (DFR) Part XI, by the Minister for Defence and notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette

emergency plans and procedures

environmental instructions and policy post activity reporting

facility management processes and procedures

investigation processes and procedures

local alert and warning systems

local documentation requirements

local operational briefing and debriefing procedures

locally available resources, their capabilities and access to them

locally used information management and communications systems

maintenance processes and procedures

nature of local hazards and plans, including effects on the provision of communications

principles of risk assessment and risk management

range danger area traces

range practice manuals

Range Standing Orders, instructions, clearance certificates and standard operating procedures(SOP)

relevant OH&S and regulatory requirements

relevant policies, publications, legislation and regulations

relevant security instructions, requirements and reporting

team work principles and strategies

verbal and non-verbal communication techniques

weapons/systems characteristics

written communication to a level required to complete workplace documentation and reports

Evidence Required



Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessment must confirm the ability to: prepare for and manage training area and range activities manage training area and range security facilitate the conduct of investigations monitor and maintain training areas and ranges. Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated in a range of actual or simulated training area and range management contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Context of assessment Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated work environment in accordance with all relevant legislation and Defence. Specific resources for assessment Access to an operating training area and range.
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.

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.
Responsibilities of training area and range management may include	Activities which may be conducted All requirements of legislation, regulation and instructions for the location of and safe operation of training areas and ranges Conduct of briefings Coordination and de-conflicting of use Delegations and authorisations Emergency management Environmental planning, monitoring and implementation Liaison with units, local authorities and neighbouring property owners/residents Maintenance of training areas, ranges, facilities, equipment and plant Management of contractors Physical extent of training areas and ranges Processes and procedures for operation Resources allocated Safety requirements for their operation Staff development and training
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 And may include defence practice areas combined, joint or single service exercises depending on participating organisation
Ranges may include	All air, land and/or sea areas used for Defence live-firing weapons practices, tests or operations
Relevant regulations and instructions may include	Part XI - Defence Practice Areas, Regulations 51 and 52 Standing Orders related to the training area/range SOP
Plans and instructions may include	Contracts Environmental instructions/policy Exercise instructions Plans to be implemented to meet specific threats or conditions e.g. environmental, emergency response Post activity reports Range clearance certificates Range instructions Range practice manuals Range Standing Orders Safety traces Standing operating instructions
Resources may include	Contractors/representatives for training area and range support, operation and maintenance Finance allocated for operation of training areas and ranges facilities, equipment and plant allocated for operation of training areas and ranges Staff allocated either permanently or temporarily for operations
Stakeholders may include	ADF ships, bases, formations and users Authorised external agencies such as other nations Defence forces and AFP Contractors Local communities
Relevant information may include	Closures and restrictions Details of briefings, communications and coordination/reporting requirements Emergency procedures Hazards, both physical and environmental Information and advice on training area and range conditions, usage, bookings, requirements of users and activities to be conducted Requirements of users Security and safety requirements
Processes, procedures and plans may include	Regional, state/territory or national plans Security plans specific to a specific activity within a training area or range Those promulgated in range standing orders User formation or unit security instructions
Reports may include	Debrief reports Maintenance/condition reports Organisational reports Periodic or as-required security reports Reports required for coronial or other legal proceedings
Incidents may include	Accidents Any hazardous matter identified in instructions Conflict between users Fire Security breaches Storm damage
Investigations may include	Formal or informal Investigations under Defence (Inquiry) Regulations conducted by training area and range personnel or external agency Quick assessments Routine inquiry

Sectors

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Licensing Information

Not applicable.