Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan area and route clearance
- 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.
- Work health and safety (WHS) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation in accordance with standard procedures.
- Supervise area and route clearance
- 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.
- Finalise the task
- 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.