ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare for search

1.1 Purpose, timing, search environment and type of search are clearly identified from briefing provided by supervisor.

1.2 Location of other individuals engaged in the high-risksearch is established and maintained in accordance with standard procedures.

1.3 Appropriate personal protective equipment is selected and worn in accordance with work health and safety (WHS) requirements and the type of search.

1.4 Tools and search equipment appropriate to the type of search are identified, obtained, inspected and tested, and any faults are reported in accordance with standard procedures.

1.5 Requirements and limitations of legislation, international conventions and standard procedures relating to search are recognised and complied with.

1.6 Search personnel are deployed to an incident site or search area in accordance with standard procedures.

1.7 Preparation of the search site and the conduct of searches is coordinated with other agencies.

2. Enter the search site

2.1 Search drills/procedures applicable to the type of search are carried out in accordance with standard procedures and supervisor's instructions.

2.2 A safe route through the site to the target is marked and recorded in accordance with standard procedures.

2.3 Entry to the target is achieved usingimprovised remote means.

3. Neutralise the target

3.1 Target is inspected and identified risks are assessed.

3.2 Future actions and equipment requirements are determined based on the risk assessment.

3.3 Detailed description of activity is relayed to recorder in accordance with standard procedures.

3.4 Site is cleared.

3.5 Once the target has been searched all relevant information is provided to stakeholders in accordance with standard procedures.

3.6 Potential evidence and/or other items or material of interest are protected from contamination, improper handling or removal in accordance with standard procedures.

4. Finalise the task

4.1 Relevant documentation is completed and submitted in accordance with organisational procedures.

4.2 A handover of responsibility is completed.

4.3 Periodic and routine maintenance of equipment is conducted in accordance with standard procedures and faulty/defective equipment is identified and reported in accordance with standard procedures.

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

Required Skills

accurately describe in detail the immediate area over the communications system

apply knots, lashings and field machines

neutralise and disarm booby traps and mines

operate current high-risk search equipment

operate for protracted periods wearing ballistic individual protective equipment

operate in a high stress environment

operate search equipment

operate secure communications

use pulleys, blocks and tackle

Required Knowledge

basic blast effects

building construction methods and materials

combat engineering skill sets

design data for generic buildings

design data for generic vehicles

explosive and non-explosive demolitions

laws of Armed Conflict

legal responsibilities

mine and booby trap emplacement and breaching

organisation's communication system

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

Rules of Engagement

Rules of Evidence

search equipment

threat capability

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to conduct the following searches:

occupied building

unoccupied building

vehicle (aircraft, boat, truck, train etc.)

route (road)

area

Individuals should be involved in a search activity by day and night.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over a number of activities, exercises or incidents.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to equipment and appropriate resources to comply with the task requirements.

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:

aircraft

rural

ship

urban

High-risk search may include:

area search

bike, car, truck semi, train, boat, aircraft

occupied house

route search

type - primary (all corps), secondary (HRS) detailed (mechanics/specialists)

unoccupied house

vehicle search

Standard procedures may include:

Australian Standards

job guides, pamphlets and other publications

manufacturer's handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions

WHS regulations

organisational policies and procedures

relevant local government by-laws

relevant state/territory or federal legislation or regulations

statutory waterways rules

written and verbal orders and job instructions

Personal protective equipment may include:

ballistic helmet

ballistic suit (vest and pants)

breathing equipment (WICSH)

chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) ensemble (mask, jacket, pants, gloves, boots)

gloves

goggles

hardhat

harness (WICSH)

hearing protection

knee and elbow pads

reflective vest

Tools and search equipment may include:

assorted hand tools - pliers, screwdriver, etc.

binoculars

block and tackle

caltrops, vehicle barriers, speed humps

camera - video, still (35 mm, digital)

carpenters tool kit

communications equipment

crow bar, jimmy bar, etc.

digging tools - pick, shovel, mattock, crowbar, etc.

electrical tape, string, cable ties, etc

electrical tools, lighting and generator

endoscope

evidence bags

global positioning system (GPS), compass (navigation aids)

grappling hook and line

hammer - sledge, claw, ball-pane

hand held laser range finder

hook and line kit

ladder

mine/metal detector

mine prodder, bayonet, etc.

mirror telescopic

night vision goggles (NVG)

portable x-ray

record log

torch

trolley - under vehicle

vapour/gas detector

Deployment into the area of operations may include:

manpack

mechanised

motorised

and may be via:

air

helicopter

sea

Using improvised remote means is defined as:

high-risk and will usually initiate a device if present

using 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/clips

cutting the connection (detcord) of open booby traps

requesting assistance as appropriate

Stakeholders may include:

civil authorities

civilian population

explosive ordnance disposal technicians

flanking units

operational commanders

Documentation may include:

after action report

incident search report

lessons learned

personnel debriefs

post activity reports

post exercise reports