Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Range Control and Management
Diploma of Range Control and Management
DEF50717
BDL0
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 26/10/2020 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 17/08/2017 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification allows for the attainment of competencies as a range control officer or an assistant range control officer. It also covers the requirements of a range inspector. It qualifies individuals who apply integrated technical and theoretical concepts in a broad range of contexts to undertake advanced skilled or paraprofessional work as a senior operations officer.
The term range refers to any area of land, sea or air that may be designated for military manoeuvres or simulated wartime operations. The range control officer is responsible for the overall management and operation of training areas.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Twelve (12) units of competency are required for this qualification comprising:- five (5) core units listed below. plus
- seven (7) elective units.
- choose four (4) technical elective units from Group A.
- choose the remaining three (3) elective units from the elective unit lists below or from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.
All elective units chosen from outside this qualification must support the learning outcomes of this AQF qualification level.
Elective units chosen must not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification.
Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisite units specified are complied with.
1. Core units
All five (5) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVR21 | DEFGEN007 | Conduct risk assessment in a Defence environment | 0 | Unit of competency |
| AVR26 | DEFGEN005 | Develop relationships with other organisations | 0 | Unit of competency |
| AVR18 | DEFGEN011 | Interpret policy, legislation and regulations | 0 | Unit of competency |
| AVP65 | DEFRNG001 | Provide technical advice on ranges and training areas | 0 | Unit of competency |
| AVR23 | DEFGEN008 | Treat risk within Defence at an operational level | 0 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A: Range technical units
A minimum of four (4) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVP60 | DEFRNG006 | Conduct range inspections | 0 | Unit of competency |
| BBC66 | DEFRNG013 | Control training area and range activities | 0 | Unit of competency |
| OCG42 | DEFRNG016 | Coordinate training area and range activities | 0 | Unit of competency |
| OAY49 | PUAFIR508 | Develop and analyse the behaviour and suppression options for a wildfire | 105 | Unit of competency |
| OAZ33 | PUAEMR003 | Develop treatment options for emergency risk | 50 | Unit of competency |
| BBB89 | DEFRNG015 | Inspect, maintain and monitor training area and range activities | 0 | Unit of competency |
| OAZ32 | PUAEMR004 | Manage risk treatment implementation | 50 | Unit of competency |
| BBB73 | DEFRNG014 | Monitor training area and range activities | 0 | Unit of competency |
| AVP56 | DEFRNG011 | Site range complexes | 0 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B: General elective units
Up to three (3) units may be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWU46 | PSPPCM001 | Carry out basic procurement | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OCG36 | BSBAUD515 | Evaluate and review compliance | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OCE13 | BSBSUS411 | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCD84 | BSBAUD511 | Initiate quality audits | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCF86 | BSBAUD514 | Interpret compliance requirements | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OCF01 | BSBAUD512 | Lead quality audits | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OCF72 | BSBAUD411 | Participate in quality audits | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AWY86 | TAEDEL301 | Provide work skill instruction | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCE62 | BSBAUD513 | Report on quality audits | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCF98 | BSBAUD412 | Work within compliance frameworks | 25 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWW6 | DEF55115 | Diploma of Range Management | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIA2 | DEF50722 | Diploma of Range Control and Management | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Nil
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