Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for removal operations
- Equipment, tools and stores required for removal operations are collected, stored and checked for presence and serviceability in accordance with instructions and procedures
- Personnel required to participate are briefed on their duties and advised of their responsibilities
- Contact and liaison with other agencies is established and maintained in accordance with current procedures
- Pre-scene arrival planning is conducted in accordance with instructions and procedures
- Conduct render-safe procedures/disposal and removal of explosive ordnance
- Explosive ordnance and associated components are located and identified in accordance with specified procedures
- Equipment, tools and stores required to remove, dispose of/render explosive ordnance safe are identified and prepared for use in accordance with authorised procedures
- Controlling authority is advised of safety and evacuation requirements
- Method of conducting removal, disposal/render-safe procedure is determined and planned/prepared
- Equipment is operated in accordance with current instructions
- Render-safe/disposal procedure is conducted in accordance with current policies and procedures addressing all relevant work health and safety requirements
- Explosive ordnance and immediate area are inspected and either declared safe or alternate disposal operation is planned as required by current policy and procedures
- Finalise activities
- Equipment is recovered, refurbished and secured in accordance with current policy and procedures
- Post explosive ordnance removal clearance is conducted in accordance with current policy and procedures
- Explosive ordnance removal reports are completed and processed in accordance with current policy and procedures
- Technical evidence is provided to investigations, inquiries and courts as required