Qualification details

Release 1. This is the first release of this qualification in the DEF Defence Training Package.

This qualification allows for the attainment of competencies as a range control officer or an assistant range control officer. It also covers the requirements of a range inspector. It qualifies individuals who apply integrated technical and theoretical concepts in a broad range of contexts to undertake advanced skilled or paraprofessional work as a senior operations officer.

The term range refers to any area of land, sea or air that may be designated for military manoeuvres or simulated wartime operations. The range control officer is responsible for the overall management and operation of training areas.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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12 units of competency  are required for this qualification comprising:

• 5 core units  listed below, plus
• 7 elective units .

Choose 4 technical elective units  from Group A.

Choose the remaining 3 elective units  from the elective unit lists below or from elsewhere within this Training Package, or from another endorsed Training Package, or from an accredited course.

All elective units chosen from outside this qualification must support the learning outcomes of this AQF qualification level.

Elective units chosen must not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification. 

Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisite units specified are complied with.

Core units  

DEFGEN005

Develop relationships with other organisations

DEFGEN007

Conduct risk assessment in a Defence environment

DEFGEN008

Treat risk within Defence at an operational level

DEFGEN011

Interpret policy, legislation and regulations

DEFRNG038

Provide technical advice on ranges and training areas

Group A: Range technical units 

DEFRNG016

Coordinate training area and range activities

DEFRNG021

Conduct range inspections

DEFRNG022

Control training area and range activities

DEFRNG033

Inspect, maintain and monitor training area and range activities

DEFRNG034

Monitor training area and range activities

DEFRNG039

Site range complexes

PUAEMR003

Develop treatment options for emergency risk

PUAEMR004

Manage risk treatment implementation

PUAFIR508

Develop and analyse the behaviour and suppression options for a wildfire

Group B: General elective units 

BSBAUD411

Participate in quality audits

BSBAUD412

Work within compliance frameworks

BSBAUD511

Initiate quality audits

BSBAUD512

Lead quality audits

BSBAUD513

Report on quality audits

BSBAUD514

Interpret compliance requirements

BSBAUD515

Evaluate and review compliance

BSBSUS411

Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

PSPPCM028

Carry out basic procurement

TAEDEL301

Provide work skill instruction

This qualification supersedes and is equivalent to DEF50717 Diploma of Range Control and Management.