Unit of competency
Modification History
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This unit was released in DEF Defence Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages. This unit supersedes and is equivalent to DEFRM208B Manage training area and range contamination.
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Application
This unit describes the skills required to locate, identify, isolate and establish safety parameters for contaminants and contamination on training areas and ranges.
This unit was developed for Defence personnel who work in range management and range control but may be relevant to others who work in this field.
The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.
Those undertaking this unit work independently or as part of a team, under indirect supervision, while performing complex tasks, in a moderate range of familiar contexts. They would use discretion and judgement and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Competency Field
Range
Elements and Performance Criteria
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ELEMENTS |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
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1. Prepare for the location and identification of contaminants |
1.1 Analyse post activity reports and other incident or activity reports for probable contamination and its location. 1.2 Identify on maps probable location(s) of contaminant(s). 1.3 Identify and acquire resources for location/marking of the contaminant. 1.4 Establish plans for searches, confirmation and marking of contaminant. |
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2. Confirm locality and identity of contaminants |
2.1 Conduct searches for contaminant. 2.2 Identify and mark contaminant on maps, charts and documentation. |
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3. Isolate and determine safety parameters and/or disposal or clearance action |
3.1 Evaluate options and decisions on safety measures, exclusion zones and/or disposal or clearance and action. 3.2 Identify and establish contaminant exclusion zones. 3.3 Record contaminant(s) in relevant logs. 3.4 Prioritise action. 3.5 Arrange destruction/clearances. |
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4. Notify users and/or authorities of contaminants |
4.1 Amend briefs for training area/range to reflect status of contaminant. 4.2 Prepare and issue warnings. |
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5. Monitor and review training area status |
5.1 Negotiate revised activity plans and bookings. 5.2 Lift, remove or provide waiver restrictions. |
Foundation Skills
The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.
ACSF levels indicative of performance:
Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.
Unit Mapping Information
This unit supersedes and is equivalent to DEFRM208B Manage training area and range contamination.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9
