Modification History
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DEF12 V2 |
Application added Evidence Guide updated |
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DEF12 V1 |
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Unit Descriptor
This unit covers the competency required to audit weapons and range qualifications, to confirm the accuracy and safety of range instructions and to issue range qualifications within the level of authority in the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. In a Defence context, this means that there is no civilian need to hold this unit in order to meet licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
Application of the Unit
This competency was developed for Defence personnel required to manage range practices and range qualifications within a Defence working environment.
Typically, managers work independently under indirect supervision, use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. All activities are carried out safely in accordance with relevant organisational policies and procedures.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
DEFCA422B Conduct range practices.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a Unit of Competency. |
Performance Criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the Range Statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Audit range practice documentation |
1.1 Areas to be audited are identified. 1.2 Appropriate documentation to be audited is selected and inspected to confirm currency and accuracy. 1.3 Relevant reports are prepared and remedial action is recommended where appropriate. 1.4 Audit recommendations are reviewed to ensure that action has been implemented. |
2. Manage range safety |
2.1 Safety traces are inspected and accuracy is confirmed and approved in accordance with standard procedures. 2.2 Safety instructions are reviewed to ensure compliance with standard procedures. 2.3 Range practices are inspected to ensure compliance with standard procedures. |
3. Issue clearances to conduct range practices |
3.1 Ability of range conducting officers is confirmed. 3.2 Authority to conduct relevant range practices is issued and recorded in accordance with standard procedures. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required Skills |
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Required Knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated managing actual range practices over time. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Context of assessment Competency should be assessed in an actual live firing range. Specific resources for assessment Access is required to:
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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. |
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Documentation may include: |
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Standard procedures may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.