Assessor Resource

DEFCA317B
Coordinate area and route search, and clearance of explosive ordnance

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


The application of this unit in the workplace - the environments, complexities and situations involved - will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

This text will be useful for the purposes of job descriptions, recruitment advice or job analysis; where possible, it will not be too job specific to allow other industries to import it into other Training Packages, where feasible.

This unit covers the competency required to plan and direct high-risk search tasks as part of an obstacle reduction to provide an unhindered and safe path.

The individual will always lead a team and work autonomously.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Prerequisite Unit/s

DEFEO703B Supervise explosive ordnance task

DEFEO712B Lay and clear booby traps

DEFEO713B Lay and clear mines

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to coordinate clearance of at least a 50 metre route. The route must contain obstacles of explosive ordnance that as a minimum includes mines and booby traps.

The individual should be exposed to the extremes of the operational environment where a person is under physical and mental stress.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of realistic operational scenarios.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in simulated work environment that replicates the operational threat environment.

The person should be exposed to the extremes of the operational environment under physical and mental stress. The context of assessment is simulated due to the nature of this high-risk environment.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to resources as listed in the Range Statement; suitable site clearance team; and communications equipment.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

accurately compile minefield records

analyse the threat - tactics, techniques and procedures

collect and report information for intelligence

destruct malfunctioned explosive ordnance

employ chemical detectors

employ clearance methods

employ hazard marking

employ RRAMNS

employ Rules of Evidence

employ Rules of Engagement

enforce explosive safety distances

lay, arm, neutralise and disarm mines and booby traps Navigate with compass and GPS

plan road and route repair

rapid calculation of blast effects

use and employ electronic metal detector

Required Knowledge

blast effects

breaching techniques

characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of electronic metal detectors, chemical detectors

characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of mines, booby traps and battlefield ordnance

clearance methods

destruction of malfunctioned explosive ordnance

explosive safety distances

GPS

intelligence - collection and reporting

navigation techniques

obstacle effects and obstacle construction

recording requirements such as minefield records

relevant OH&S regulations/requirements, equipment, material and personal safety requirements

road and route repair techniques

supervision requirements of explosive users/workers

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

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

Can be accomplished by the use of explosive or non-explosive methods, including the tasking of purpose designed clearance vehicles and plant equipment

Resources may include

Cranes

Earth moving equipment

Electronic metal detectors

Explosives and ancillary equipment

Hand held prodder

Personal protective equipment

Rapid route and area mine neutralisation system

Remote positioning devices

Signage

Reconnaissance may include

Area observation

Collecting demographic and infrastructure intelligence

Collecting topographical information

Forming up point marking

Locating obstacle positions

Obstacle boundaries

Risk and environmental assessment

Route marking

Standard procedures may include

Australian Standards

Job guides, pamphlets and other publications

Manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions

OH&S regulations

Organisational policies and procedures

Relevant local government by-laws

Relevant state/territory or federal legislation or regulations

Written and verbal orders and job instructions

Environmental considerations may include

Day or night

Threat

Tactical

Flora and fauna

Geographical features

Variations in weather conditions

Outside agencies may include

Cordon

Government agencies

Non-government organisations (NGOs)

Police

Unexpected situations may include

Booby traps

Casualties or death

Environmental

Equipment malfunction

Improvised explosive devices

Unauthorised personnel

Information may include

Activity log

Available time

Clearance rate

Defined perimeter

Maps

Obstacle identification and location

Personnel - witness, etc.

Threat:

aim/target

type, quantity and location of mines, booby traps, unexploded ordinance etc.

tactics, techniques, procedures

intent, mobility, capability, vulnerability

Threat assessment

Equipment and stores may include

Binoculars

Chemical detectors (electronic, chemical reaction, etc.)

Communications equipment

Compass

Explosives and accessories

First aid kit and stretcher

Global Positioning System (GPS)

Lighting and power source

Metal detectors

Mine marker

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

ballistic helmets

ballistic jacket and pants

ballistic goggles/visor

Prodder

Rapid Route and Area Mine Neutralisation System (RRAMNS)

Tools - hand and powered

Vehicles

Weapons

Documentation may include

Activity log

After action reports

Environmental compliance

Equipment documentation

Maps

Minefield records

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Requirement is received, understood and confirmed with higher authority as necessary 
Resource availability and serviceability is identified and constraints are determined 
Reconnaissance is conducted in accordance with standard procedures 
Clearance plan is developed in accordance with design, resources, risks and environmental considerations 
Problems that cannot be resolved locally are referred to higher authority for resolution 
Competence of team members is confirmed and monitored 
Clearance team is briefed in accordance with standard procedures 
Liaison is undertaken with outside agencies as required 
Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation in accordance with standard procedures 
Clearance team is directed and supervised in accordance with the clearance plan 
All unexpected situations that require a quick and decisive response are recognised and responded to in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures 
Checks are completed for safety signage, lane marking and fencing in accordance with standard procedures 
Information is recorded throughout operation and reported to outside agencies as necessary 
Support from outside agencies is organised and directed 
Technical advice is provided to the chain of command or support agencies 
Higher authority is notified that clearance is complete in accordance with standard procedures 
Post activity analysis is conducted and subsequent recommendations are made in accordance with standard procedures 
Equipment and stores are reconditioned, replaced or returned as applicable 
Documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures 

Forms

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