Unit of competency details

Unit Descriptor 

This unit covers the competency required to interpret information contained in policy, legislation and regulations related to ranges and training areas.

This competency is required by range managers for a variety of purposes including research, interpretation and the provision of information or advice within the Defence environment. The advice may relate to the use of ranges and their facilities, the suitability of training areas and the application of range safety procedures

Application of the Unit 

This unit was developed for range management and range control work within Defence but may be applicable to work in this field.

Typically, people who or apply this unit would work independently or as part of a team under direct and indirect supervision, use discretion and judgement and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. All activities are carried out in accordance with relevant organisational policies and procedures.

Prerequisite Unit /s 

Nil

Employability Skills 

This unit contains employability skills.

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.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Identify and analyse information 

1.1 Relevant policy , legislation and regulations  are identified to meet organisation  information requirements

1.2 Information required  is obtained and analysed in accordance with professional standards 

1.3 Outcomes of the analysis are formulated to enable options to be selected and provided

2. Evaluate information 

2.1 Outcome of analysis is interpreted  and appropriate advice is determined

2.2 Advice is evaluated against specific criteria and recorded

2.3 Information is assessed against specified criteria and recorded

3. Assess issues and frame solutions 

3.1 Issues are assessed in accordance with professional standards

3.2 Solutions are formulated for specified issues and provided to appropriate personnel

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE 

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills 

• analyse and evaluate information
• communication including verbal and non-verbal
• identify, read and interpret relevant information
• liaison
• reading and writing to a level required to interpret, analyse and formulate relevant policy, legislation and regulations
• review information

Required Knowledge 

• analysis procedures
• evaluation procedures
• liaison
• relevant policies, legislation and regulations
• specialised information sources
• verbal and non-verbal communication techniques
• written communication to a level required to complete work place documentation and reports

EVIDENCE GUIDE 

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to identify the policies, legislation and regulations that are to be interpreted, to analyse and evaluate information, and to clearly and precisely communicate this information.

Consistency in performance 

Competency should be demonstrated in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments while interpreting a range of policy, legislation and regulations.

Context of and specific resources for assessment 

Context of assessment 

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated work environment, in accordance with all relevant legislation, policies, regulations and organisational requirements.

A portfolio providing a comprehensive analysis of relevant legislation, policy and regulations should also be submitted as evidence for assessment.

Specific resources for assessment 

There are no specific resource requirements for this unit.

Guidance information for assessment 

In all cases assessment should be supported by questions to assess knowledge and those aspects of competency which are difficult to assess directly.

Questioning techniques should suit the language and literacy levels of the candidate.

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.

Relevant policy , legislation and regulations may include 

Federal and state/territory legislation

Government policy

Organisation policy

Regulations within legislation

Organisation may include 

Government departments or instrumentalities

Information required may include 

Information for the development of policy

Information for the provision of advice within the organisation range statement

Professional standards may include 

Organisation standards

Professional codes of practice

Interpretation may include 

Consultation with subject matter experts

Formulation of options

Seeking of legal opinions

Co-requisite Unit /s 

Nil