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Unit of competency details

DEFCA423B - Manage range practices and qualifications (Release 2)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Is superseded by and equivalent to DEFMIL128 - Manage range practices and qualificationsUnit code updated. Content and formatting updated to comply with the new standards. All PC transitioned from passive to active voice. Assessment Requirements created drawing upon specified assessment information from superseded unit. 21/Oct/2015

Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
2 (this release) 24/Jan/2013
(View details for release 1) 15/Mar/2012

Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 080317 Quality Management  

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 080317 Quality Management  03/Sep/2012 
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Modification History

Release 

TP Version  

Comments 

2

DEF12 V2

Application added

Evidence Guide updated

1

DEF12 V1

Release

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 

  • apply the relevant WHS requirements
  • command, lead and manage
  • apply weapon and ammunition safety
  • operate relevant weapons and ammunition
  • use simulation systems

Required Knowledge 

  • characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of relevant weapons, simulation and ammunition
  • command, management and leadership principles
  • operational safety
  • relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements
  • risk identification and management

Evidence Guide

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

  • correctly audit weapons and range qualifications
  • confirm accuracy and safety of range instructions
  • issue range qualifications within the scope of their authority
  • implement current range regulations, policies and procedures

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:

  • purpose built firing ranges
  • field firing ranges
  • weapons, ammunition and equipment

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.

Documentation may  include:

  • ammunition technical instructions
  • computer records
  • course reports
  • orders
  • records of attainment
  • relevant weapon

Standard procedures  may include:

  • ammunition technical instructions
  • army shooting policy
  • defence instructions (army)
  • operations 25-2 range incidents and reporting
  • range, area and unit standing orders
  • range regulations 9-2
  • relevant weapon, ammunition and equipment publications
  • safety manual
  • training information bulletin 85

Unit Sector(s)

Not applicable.