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Manage training area and range contamination

Manage training area and range contamination

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFRNG008
State Code
AVP58
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/10/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
039901 - Environmental Engineering
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
0
Description
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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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.
2. Confirm locality and identity of contaminants
  • 2.1 Conduct searches for contaminant.
  • 2.2 Identify and mark contaminant on maps, charts and documentation.
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.
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.
5. Monitor and review training area status
  • 5.1 Negotiate revised activity plans and bookings.
  • 5.2 Lift, remove or provide waiver restrictions.
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