ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Identify operational requirement and feasibility

1.1 Objectives to be achieved and explosive ordnance operations to be performed by the organisation are determined

1.2 Operational requirements and feasibility are identified

1.3 Shortfalls/problems are reported through the chain of command

1.4 Resources required for the explosive ordnance operations, and any special requirements for their conduct are determined

1.5 Feasibility of the operations to be undertaken are assessed identifying areas of coordination and impact on others

2. Plan for conduct of operations

2.1 Conduct of operations is planned identifying the resource and support requirements

2.2 Information and intelligence in support of operations is assembled

2.3 Liaison is effected in accordance with operational and organisation policy

2.4 Availability and suitability of resources, including means of overcoming any shortfall, are identified

2.5 Plans are adjusted to accord with resource availability in accordance with operational and organisation policy

2.6 Operational and support materials are identified and procured/earmarked to conform with operational planning

2.7 Elements to perform explosive ordnance operations are identified, advised and orders are raised to address the operations

2.8 Legislative requirements, doctrine, policy and procedures are identified and implemented in accordance with operational and organisation policy and procedures

2.9 Plans are finalised, authorised and issued in accordance with operational and organisation policy and procedures

3. Manage operations

3.1 Orders are issued to participating elements indicating their missions, tasks, resources and constraints/limitations

3.2 Operations are managed and monitored to ensure efficiency of their conduct and achievement of the mission

3.3 Plans are modified to reflect requirements in effort, resources and support

3.4 Operations are coordinated as required, reallocating/adjusting resources to meet operational requirements

3.5 Liaison is conducted with superiors, subordinates, supporting organisations and other operations being conducted as required, ensuring feedback and performance is addressed

3.6 Reported problems are actioned in accordance with operational, and organisation policy and procedures

3.7 Requested support requirements are addressed in accordance with operational and organisation policy and procedures

3.8 Reports are provided in accordance with operational, and organisation policy and procedures

4. Conclude operations

4.1 Operations are documented in accordance with current instructions and procedures

4.2 Debriefing is conducted as appropriate with the elements involved in the operations and higher levels/other organisations are informed of relevant matters

4.3 Future operations are adjusted to reflect any impact of the completed operations

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

Required Skills

allocate appropriate materials and personnel to the operations

develop and deliver orders, instructions and directions

direct, control, coordinate and monitor subordinate organisations and activities

efficiently and safely manage the operations to achieve the mission

interpret and apply environmental law relevant to the operations

interpret and apply international humanitarian law relevant to the operations

interpret and apply operations law relevant to the operations

plan explosive ordnance operations

provide reports and appropriate documentation

Required Knowledge

characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of explosive ordnance

characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of relevant equipment

environmental law relevant to the explosive ordnance operations

explosive ordnance operations to be performed

international humanitarian law relevant to the explosive ordnance operations

material, personnel skills and other requirements for the operations

work health and safety (WHS) requirements

operational environment

operations law relevant to the explosive ordnance operations

procedures and requirements of the operations

reporting requirements and procedures associated with the operations

safety precautions associated with the operations

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:

plan explosive ordnance operations

develop and deliver orders and instructions

identify the application of legislative requirements

coordinate multiple activities

provide debriefing, reports and appropriate documentation associated with the operations

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated in a range of actual or simulated military explosive ordnance operational 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:

explosive ordnance

operational setting

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 and/or 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 industry-approved 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

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.

Military explosive ordnance operations:

Are those activities undertaken by the Australian Defence Force, which involve the use of explosive ordnance in support of:

operations

exercises

assistance to the civilian community (Defence Aid to the Civil Community/Defence Aid to the Civil Power)

May be performed in conjunction with or in support of other operations

May occur in:

areas of operations

at sea

on land

in training areas

on ships

in units/formations and bases

And may include:

arming weapon systems

explosive ordnance demolition (EOD) operations

improvised explosive device disposal (IEDD) operations

military demolitions

laying and clearing minefields

construction of obstacles

laying and clearing booby traps

Organisation may include:

Units or sub-units of the Australian Defence Force

Chain of command may include:

Processes such as:

operational control

authority for direction

reporting requirements

And may not be clearly defined

Resource allocation include:

Any allocated support

Materials

Personnel

Information and intelligence may be gained from:

Aerial photographs

Intelligence staff/units/agencies

Maps

Other units/organisations

Reconnaissance

Reports

Legislative requirements may include:

Environmental Law

International Humanitarian Law

WHS and recognised safety precautions

Operations Law

Doctrine, policy and procedures include:

Current doctrinal publications

Instructions

Policy

Standing operating procedures

Orders may be:

Formal or informal

Written or oral

And may include warning orders