This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

apply consequent mitigation principles

apply operational safety

apply safety template requirements

apply time management

calculate and apply time and safety distance

communicate orally and in writing

conduct liaison

conduct site preparation and refurbishment

develop rendersafedisposal methods

maintain documentation

operate specialist explosive ordnance disposal vehicle

read access interpret and apply technical instructions

Required Knowledge

blastfragmentationthermal mitigation

characteristics and limitations of explosive device to be disposedrendered safe

consequent mitigation principles

documentation requirements

equipment handling requirements

initiation procedures

net explosive quantity estimations

operational safety

relevant testing procedures

safety distance calculation procedures

site preparation and refurbishment requirements

theory of explosive ordnance design

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to comply with

relevant WHS requirements

recognised safety precautions

Assessment must also confirm the ability to

perform rendersafedisposal in a manner which maximises individual safety and the safety of others

correctly locate explosive device

liaise with other agencies

prepare and operate equipment tools and stores

develop safe disposal of rendersafe of explosive device

prepare and refurbish incident site or equipment

calculate and maintain safety distances and cordons

apply consequent mitigation principles

gather and secure evidence

maintain documentation

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated in a range of actual or simulated explosive device rendersafedisposal contexts

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated work environment in accordance with all relevant legislation and Defence requirements

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

specialised explosive device disposal equipment

explosive device that is to be disposedrendered safe

Method of assessment

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision andor mentoring which is typically recorded in a competency workbook

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an industryapproved simulated work environment Forms of assessment that are typically used include

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions

Explosive ordnance may include:

RSPs may be:

Explosive device may include:

Controlling authority may be:

Area security may include:

Contact and liaison with other emergency services may cover:

Specialist advice may include:

Situation considerations may include:

Equipment, tools and stores may include:

Work health and safety requirements and recognised safety precautions may:

Post explosive device disposal clearance includes: