Assessor Resource
DEFCA327
Coordinate area and route search, and clearance of explosive ordnance
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024
This competency was developed for combat engineer personnel 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 but is applicable to any individual in this field of work.
The individual will always lead a team and work autonomously.
All activities are carried out in accordance with relevant organisational policies and procedures
This unit covers the competency required to plan and direct highrisk search tasks as part of an obstacle reduction to provide an unhindered and safe path. 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 nonexplosive methods, including the tasking of purpose designed clearance vehicles and plant equipment.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. In a Defence context, this means that there is no civilian need to hold this unit in order to meet licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
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