DEFEO900A - Develop explosive ordnance disposal techniques and render-safe procedures

DEFEO900A
Develop explosive ordnance disposal techniques and render-safe procedures

This unit covers the competency required to develop explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) techniques and render-safe procedures (RSPs) by members of the Australian Defence Force.The development of EOD techniques and RSPs is a process which would not normally be undertaken except in an operational environment where time was of essence and normal techniques were not be feasible or possible.

Application

This competency normally applies to the individual who is required to develop explosive ordnance disposal techniques and RSPs as a consequence of an operational requirement.

The development of explosive ordnance disposal techniques and RSPs is a process primarily in support of the civilian community/authority but may also be conducted under a variety of conditions, including wartime and peacekeeping.

It would not normally be conducted except under exceptional circumstances and requires a detailed knowledge of EOD techniques and RSPs.

Prerequisites

DEFEO707C Conduct explosive ordnance disposal operations

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
1. Locate, assess and identify explosive device	1.1 Explosive device is located and its components are identified in accordance with specified procedures 1.2 Explosive device construction is investigated and identified in accordance with current procedures 1.3 Controlling authority is advised of safety and evacuation requirements 1.4 Area security is confirmed in accordance with current procedures 1.5 Contact and liaison with other emergency services is established on arrival and maintained in accordance with current procedures 1.6 Specialist advice is sought in accordance with assessment requirements and standard procedures
2. Determine render-safe procedure/dispose of explosive device	2.1 Render-safe /disposal method is determined in accordance with situation considerations 2.2 Equipment, tools and stores required to render-safe/dispose of explosive device is identified and prepared for use in accordance with authorised procedures 2.3 RSP is conducted in accordance with developed process including work health and safety(WHS) requirements and recognised safety precautions 2.4 Equipment is operated in accordance with current instructions 2.5 Device and immediate area is inspected and either declared safe or alternate RSP/disposal operation is planned as required by policy and procedures
3. Finalise activities	3.1 Render-safe /disposal method is documented and distributed in accordance with policy and procedures 3.2 Equipment is recovered, refurbished and secured in accordance with current policy and procedures 3.3 Post explosive device disposal clearance is conducted in accordance with current policy and procedures 3.4 Explosive device disposal reports are completed and processed in accordance with current policy and procedures 3.5 Technical evidence is provided to inquiries/courts as required

Required Skills

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 render-safe/disposal methods

maintain documentation

operate specialist explosive ordnance disposal vehicle

read, access, interpret and apply technical instructions

Required Knowledge

blast/fragmentation/thermal mitigation

characteristics and limitations of explosive device to be disposed/rendered 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

Evidence Required

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 render-safe/disposal 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/ render-safe 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 render-safe/disposal 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 disposed/rendered 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 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

Range Statement

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.
Explosive ordnance may include:	All munitions containing explosives, nuclear fission or fusion materials and biological and chemical agents such as bombs and warheads; guided and ballistic missiles; artillery, mortar, rocket and small arms ammunition; all mines, torpedoes and depth charges; demolition charges; pyrotechnics; clusters and dispensers; cartridge and propellant actuated devices; electro explosive devices; clandestine and other improvised explosive devices; and all similar or related items or components explosive in nature
RSPs may be:	By remote or manual means and may be effected by: disruption explosive non-explosive other render-safe procedure
Explosive device may include:	Devices placed or fabricated in an improvised manner that incorporates destructive, lethal, noxious, explosive, pyrotechnic or incendiary chemicals designed to destroy, disfigure, distract or harass Non military explosive components Unfamiliar explosive ordnance
Controlling authority may be:	Civil authorities Military
Area security may include:	Check points Cleared areas Lighting Screening Sentries
Contact and liaison with other emergency services may cover:	Authorisation Chain of evidence Control arrangements Evacuation requirements Media details and releases Safety aspects
Specialist advice may include:	Engineering Law enforcement Other explosive ordnance disposal specialists Scientific
Situation considerations may include:	Chemical principles and concepts underpinning explosive ordnance Consequent mitigation principles Initiation methods Operational safety Operational situation Theory of explosive ordnance design
Equipment, tools and stores may include:	Chemical detection/analysis equipment Digging tools Electrical firing equipment Hook and line Personal protective equipment and may include reference materials such as: STANAGS Defence service instructions memorandums of understanding standing operating procedures range instructions Remote position device including tool kit and complete equipment schedule Shock wave actuated disrupter Specialist explosive ordnance disposal vehicle Telescope Weapons, which may include: shaped charges explosively formed projectiles de-armer X-ray including complete equipment schedules and processing equipment
Work health and safety requirements and recognised safety precautions may:	Be subordinate to the operational requirement in the performance of improvised explosive device disposal operations Involve applying recognised safety precautions
Post explosive device disposal clearance includes:	Collecting and securing forensic evidence

Sectors

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Licensing Information

Not applicable.