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Manage military explosive operations

Manage military explosive operations

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFEXO117
State Code
AVR69
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
27/03/2024
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
080315 - Project Management
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit describes the skills required to plan and manage military explosive operations. Military explosive tasks are normally conducted on operations, they can however be conducted in peacekeeping, in support of the civilian community/authority and also in training. It involves developing and delivering orders and instructions, identifying the application of legislative requirements, coordinating multiple activities and providing debriefing, reports and appropriate documentation associated with the operations.This unit applies to those required to plan and manage military explosive operations.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 work independently and supervise small teams, using discretion and judgement and taking responsibility for the quality of their outputs. They would perform complex tasks in a range of contexts that could be unpredictable.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify operational requirement and feasibility
  • 1.1 Allocate task and resources and determine constraints imposed and any special requirements
  • 1.2 Identify doctrine, policies and procedures applying to the task
  • 1.3 Analyse the task to identify issues of concern and shortfalls
  • 1.4 Report identified concerns and shortfalls to the chain of command
  • 1.5 Assess feasibility of the operations to be undertaken, identifying areas of coordination and impact on others
2 Plan and prepare for conduct of operations
  • 2.1 Plan method of conducting operations, including contingency arrangements
  • 2.2 Conduct reconnaissance of the operations site and assemble information and intelligence in support of operations
  • 2.3 Acquire resources required for the operations
  • 2.4 Assess resources for suitability and report defects/shortfalls
  • 2.5 Adjust plans to accord with resource availability
  • 2.6 Conduct task briefings
  • 2.7 Conduct rehearsals and/or trial runs where practical
  • 2.8 Identify and procure/earmark operational and support materials to conform with operational planning
  • 2.9 Identify and advise elements to perform explosive operations and raise orders to address the operations
  • 2.10 Finalise, authorise and issue plans
3 Manage operations
  • 3.1 Issue orders to participating elements indicating their missions, tasks, resources and constraints/limitations
  • 3.2 Manage and monitor operations to ensure efficiency of their conduct and achievement of the mission
  • 3.3 Modify plans to reflect requirements in effort, resources and support
  • 3.4 Coordinate operations, reallocating/adjusting resources to meet operational requirements
  • 3.5 Liaise with superiors, subordinates, supporting organisations and other operations as required, ensuring feedback and performance is addressed
  • 3.6 Action reported problems
  • 3.7 Address requested support requirements
4 Conclude operations
  • 4.1 Conduct debriefing
  • 4.2 Complete documentation associated with the task
  • 4.3 Adjust future operations to reflect any impact of the completed operations
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State Code National Code Title Type
AWW3 DEF52115 Diploma of Explosive Ordnance Qualification
BFU3 DEF50320 Diploma of Explosives Qualification