Practitioner
Duration: 5 Days
Exam included: Yes
Price: Contact ELS
The Range Safety (and Firing) Officer (RSO) course is designed to develop competent personnel capable of safely planning, controlling and supervising firing activities within an Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives (OME) environment. Aligned to Defence Safety Authority (DSA) 03.OME Part 2, the course develops the knowledge and skills required to apply explosive safety principles and authorised range safety procedures during the conduct of firing activities.
Through a combination of theory and practical application, learners develop an understanding of explosives theory, explosive effects, ammunition classification and recognition, initiation systems, misfire management, and the safe storage and transportation of explosives. Participants will also explore range orders, safety traces, danger areas, facility inspection procedures, and the responsibilities associated with the Range Safety Officer and Firing Officer roles.
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What does it cover?
- Fundamental explosives theory, including high and low explosives
- Explosive trains and initiation systems
- Initiation safety requirements and handling principles
- Explosive effects and methods of effects mitigation
- Ammunition classification, markings and recognition
- Range orders and authorised range safety procedures
- Safety traces, danger areas and their application during firing activities
- Range safety principles used to support the planning, control and supervision of firing activities
- Facility inspection procedures and their role in maintaining safe operating environments
- Electric and non-electric initiation systems
- Misfire recognition and management procedures
- Safe storage and transportation of explosives and ammunition
- Free From Explosives (FFE) procedures and practical explosive safety integration
- The duties and responsibilities of a Range Safety Officer within an OME environment
Why is it important?
The safe planning, control and supervision of firing activities is a critical responsibility within any Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives (OME) environment. Range Safety Officers play a vital role in protecting personnel, equipment and infrastructure by ensuring that firing activities are conducted in accordance with authorised procedures, explosive safety principles and regulatory requirements.
Developed to support the requirements of DSA 02.OME and DSA 03.OME Part 2 (JSP 482), this course provides learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to fulfil the duties of a Range Safety Officer and support the safe delivery of live firing operations.
Gain recognition for your ability to:
- Apply explosive safety principles during firing activities
- Identify hazards and assess operational risk
- Interpret and apply authorised range safety procedures
- Recognise ammunition types, classifications and markings
- Determine safety traces, danger areas and range controls
- Manage misfire situations using approved procedures
- Apply safe explosive storage, transportation and handling practices
- Conduct facility inspections and support safety assurance activities
- Demonstrate sound judgement when supervising firing operations
- Contribute to the safe planning, control and conduct of live firing activities
This certification demonstrates that learners have attained the knowledge and skills required to operate effectively as a Range Safety Officer within an OME environment and support safe, compliant and controlled firing operations.
Who Should Attend?
This course is intended for personnel who are required to undertake the duties of a Range Safety (and firing) Officer (RSO) are responsible for the safe planning, control and supervision of firing activities involving Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives (OME).
This course is suitable for:
- Personnel nominated or appointed as Range Safety Officers (RSOs)
- Personnel undertaking Firing Officer responsibilities
- Military and civilian staff involved in the planning and conduct of live firing activities
- Individuals responsible for the supervision of OME activities on authorised ranges and training areas
- Personnel requiring a detailed understanding of explosive safety principles and range safety procedures
- Managers and supervisors with responsibility for ensuring compliance with OME safety requirements during firing activities
- Personnel involved in ammunition handling, storage, transportation and operational use within a range environment
Attendees should be required by their organisation to undertake RSO or Firing Officer duties or be preparing for appointment to such a role.