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DEFMIL088
Coordinate area and route search, and clearance of explosive ordnance

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


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.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

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.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

compiling minefield records

analysing the threat – tactics, techniques and procedures

collecting and reporting information for intelligence

destroying malfunctioned explosive ordnance

employing chemical detectors

employing clearance methods

employing hazard marking

employing RRAMNS

employing Rules of Evidence

employing Rules of Engagement

enforcing explosive safety distances

laying, arming, neutralising and disarming mines and booby traps

navigating with compass and GPS

planning road and route repair

calculating blast effects

using electronic metal detector

coordinating clearance of at least a 50 metre route, containing obstacles of explosive ordnance that as a minimum includes mines and booby traps

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

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 including minefield records

relevant WHS regulations/requirements, equipment, material and personal safety requirements

road and route repair techniques

supervision requirements of explosive users/workers

Competency should be assessed over time in simulated work environment that replicates the operational threat environment. The context of assessment is simulated due to the nature of this high risk environment. Specifically, access is required to the following resources:

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

suitable site clearance team

communications equipment

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

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.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

compiling minefield records

analysing the threat – tactics, techniques and procedures

collecting and reporting information for intelligence

destroying malfunctioned explosive ordnance

employing chemical detectors

employing clearance methods

employing hazard marking

employing RRAMNS

employing Rules of Evidence

employing Rules of Engagement

enforcing explosive safety distances

laying, arming, neutralising and disarming mines and booby traps

navigating with compass and GPS

planning road and route repair

calculating blast effects

using electronic metal detector

coordinating clearance of at least a 50 metre route, containing obstacles of explosive ordnance that as a minimum includes mines and booby traps

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

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 including minefield records

relevant WHS regulations/requirements, equipment, material and personal safety requirements

road and route repair techniques

supervision requirements of explosive users/workers

Competency should be assessed over time in simulated work environment that replicates the operational threat environment. The context of assessment is simulated due to the nature of this high risk environment. Specifically, access is required to the following resources:

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

suitable site clearance team

communications equipment

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Interpret and confirm requirements with higher authority as necessary. 
Identify resource availability and serviceability and determine constraints. 
Conduct reconnaissance. 
Develop clearance plan in accordance with design, resources, risks and environmental considerations. 
Refer problems that cannot be resolved locally to higher authority. 
Confirm and monitor competence of team members. 
Brief clearance team. 
Liaise with outside agencies as required. 
Direct and supervise clearance team in accordance with the clearance plan. 
Recognise and respond to unexpected situations that require a quick and decisive response. 
Check safety signage, lane marking and fencing. 
Record information throughout operation and report to outside agencies as necessary. 
Organise and direct support from outside agencies. 
Provide technical advice to the chain of command or support agencies. 
Notify higher authority that clearance is complete. 
Conduct post activity analysis and make recommendations. 
Recondition, replace or return equipment and stores. 
Complete documentation. 
Interpret and confirm requirements with higher authority as necessary. 
Identify resource availability and serviceability and determine constraints. 
Conduct reconnaissance. 
Develop clearance plan in accordance with design, resources, risks and environmental considerations. 
Refer problems that cannot be resolved locally to higher authority. 
Confirm and monitor competence of team members. 
Brief clearance team. 
Liaise with outside agencies as required. 
Direct and supervise clearance team in accordance with the clearance plan. 
Recognise and respond to unexpected situations that require a quick and decisive response. 
Check safety signage, lane marking and fencing. 
Record information throughout operation and report to outside agencies as necessary. 
Organise and direct support from outside agencies. 
Provide technical advice to the chain of command or support agencies. 
Notify higher authority that clearance is complete. 
Conduct post activity analysis and make recommendations. 
Recondition, replace or return equipment and stores. 
Complete documentation. 

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