Modification History
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Release |
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DEF12V2 |
Application Added. Evidence Guide simplified Minor change to Range Statement and Unit Descriptor No change in Outcome |
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DEF12V1 |
Primary release. |
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers the competency required to perform the duties of a range safety officer during the conduct of range practices on permanent ranges. Supervising safety on a permanent range includes safe handling and operation of weapons and ammunition for which the range safety officer has been assessed as qualified to operate.
Range practices are potentially high-risk activities consequently applying, implementing and supervising safety precautions underpins all aspects of this competency. The include:
- 25 metre and 100 metre open ranges
- classification range
- mobile training range
- standard 25 metre range
- static mechanical range
- weapons training simulation system
This Unit of Competency does not cover the requirements to act as a safety officer on a grenade range.
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 perform the duties of a range safety officer, including butts or firing point supervisor, during the conduct of range practices on permanent ranges within a Defence working environment.
Typically, a range safety officers 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
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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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 Required Skills and Knowledge and/or the Range Statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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1. Prepare for range practices |
1.1 Relevant range regulations are identified and applied in accordance with standard procedures. 1.2 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the task. 1.3 Relevant control measures are employed. 1.4 Administrative requirements are completed. |
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2. Supervise safety on a range |
2.1 Range is monitored to ensure a safe environment. 2.2 Communications are maintained with range supervisor. 2.3 Unsafe practices are identified and corrections are applied in accordance with standard procedures. 2.4 Incidents are managed in accordance with instructions from supervisor and range regulations. |
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3. Finalise a range practice |
3.1 Ranges are refurbished in accordance with standard procedures. 3.2 Post range practice administration is completed in accordance with standard procedures. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
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This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
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Required Skills |
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Required Knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Assessment must confirm the ability to perform the role of firing point supervisor on a live range and to take the correct action in response to:
Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated during an actual live fire range practice. |
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Context of assessment Competency must be assessed on an actual live firing range. Where possible the assessment should be conducted on a classification range. Specific resources for assessment Access to purpose built ranges, relevant weapons, ammunition and equipment. |
Range Statement
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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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Range regulations may include: |
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Standard procedures may include: |
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Recognised safety precautions may include: |
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Control measures may include: |
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Administrative requirements may include: |
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Monitoring the range may include: |
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Incidents may include: |
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Refurbishing ranges may include: |
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Post range practice administration may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
