| 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. |
Search environment may include: | aircraftruralshipurban |
High-risk search may include: | area searchbike, car, truck semi, train, boat, aircraftoccupied houseroute searchtype - primary (all corps), secondary (HRS) detailed (mechanics/specialists)unoccupied housevehicle search |
Standard procedures may include: | Australian Standardsjob guides, pamphlets and other publicationsmanufacturer's handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructionsWHS regulationsorganisational policies and proceduresrelevant local government by-lawsrelevant state/territory or federal legislation or regulationsstatutory waterways ruleswritten and verbal orders and job instructions |
Personal protective equipment may include: | ballistic helmetballistic suit (vest and pants)breathing equipment (WICSH)chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) ensemble (mask, jacket, pants, gloves, boots)glovesgoggleshardhatharness (WICSH)hearing protectionknee and elbow padsreflective vest |
Tools and search equipment may include: | assorted hand tools - pliers, screwdriver, etc.binoculars block and tacklecaltrops, vehicle barriers, speed humpscamera - video, still (35 mm, digital)carpenters tool kitcommunications equipmentcrow bar, jimmy bar, etc.digging tools - pick, shovel, mattock, crowbar, etc.electrical tape, string, cable ties, etcelectrical tools, lighting and generatorendoscopeevidence bagsglobal positioning system (GPS), compass (navigation aids)grappling hook and linehammer - sledge, claw, ball-panehand held laser range finderhook and line kitladdermine/metal detectormine prodder, bayonet, etc.mirror telescopicnight vision goggles (NVG)portable x-rayrecord logtorchtrolley - under vehiclevapour/gas detector |
Deployment into the area of operations may include: | manpackmechanisedmotorisedand may be via:airhelicoptersea |
Using improvised remote means is defined as: | high-risk and will usually initiate a device if presentusing block, tackle, ropes, etc to open doors, windows, etc. to prove the entry, ground, floor is clear of devices |
Clearing the site may include: | neutralising suspect devices by disconnecting the firing device from the main charge of a booby trap or munitions, which may involve:replacing safety pins/clipscutting the connection (detcord) of open booby trapsrequesting assistance as appropriate |
Stakeholders may include: | civil authoritiescivilian populationexplosive ordnance disposal techniciansflanking units operational commanders |
Documentation may include: | after action reportincident search reportlessons learnedpersonnel debriefspost activity reportspost exercise reports |