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Coordinate area and route search, and clearance of explosive ordnance

Coordinate area and route search, and clearance of explosive ordnance

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFMIL088
State Code
AVQ47
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
080399 - Business And Management, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit describes the skills required to plan and direct obstacle. Obstacle reduction is the creation of a safe path through an obstacle which may be widened to the boundaries/extremities for the complete removal of the obstacle, and can be accomplished by the use of explosive or non-explosive methods, including the tasking of purpose designed clearance vehicles and plant equipment.This unit applies to combat engineer personnel who are required to plan and direct high risk search tasks as part of an obstacle reduction to provide an unhindered and safe path in a deployed operational environment.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 would lead a team under indirect supervision. They use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs, while performing complex tasks in a broad range of highly unpredictable contexts. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan area and route clearance
  • 1.1 Interpret and confirm requirements with higher authority as necessary.
  • 1.2 Identify resource availability and serviceability and determine constraints.
  • 1.3 Conduct reconnaissance.
  • 1.4 Develop clearance plan in accordance with design, resources, risks and environmental considerations.
  • 1.5 Refer problems that cannot be resolved locally to higher authority.
  • 1.6 Confirm and monitor competence of team members.
  • 1.7 Brief clearance team.
  • 1.8 Liaise with outside agencies as required.
2. Supervise area and route clearance
  • 2.1 Direct and supervise clearance team in accordance with the clearance plan.
  • 2.2 Recognise and respond to unexpected situations that require a quick and decisive response.
  • 2.3 Check safety signage, lane marking and fencing.
  • 2.4 Record information throughout operation and report to outside agencies as necessary.
  • 2.5 Organise and direct support from outside agencies.
  • 2.6 Provide technical advice to the chain of command or support agencies.
3. Finalise the task
  • 3.1 Notify higher authority that clearance is complete.
  • 3.2 Conduct post activity analysis and make recommendations.
  • 3.3 Recondition, replace or return equipment and stores.
  • 3.4 Complete documentation.
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State Code National Code Title Type
AWW3 DEF52115 Diploma of Explosive Ordnance Qualification
BFU3 DEF50320 Diploma of Explosives Qualification