This unit describes the skills required to develop explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) techniques and render safe procedures (RSPs). The development of EOD techniques and RSPs is a process that would not normally be undertaken except in an operational environment where time was of essence and normal techniques were not feasible or possible. 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.

This unit applies to those required to develop explosive ordnance disposal techniques and RSPs as a consequence of an operational requirement.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.

Those undertaking this unit would work independently and as part of a team, under indirect supervision, conducting complex tasks in a broad range of contexts that could be unpredictable.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Locate, assess and identify explosive device

1.1

Locate explosive device and identify its components

1.2

Identify and investigate explosive device construction

1.3

Advise controlling authority of safety and evacuation requirements

1.4

Confirm area security

1.5

Establish contact and liaison with other emergency services on arrival and maintain throughout

1.6

Seek specialist advice in accordance with assessment requirements

2

Determine RSP/dispose of explosive device

2.1

Determine RSP /disposal method after considering situation

2.2

Identify and prepare for use equipment, tools and stores required to render safe/dispose of explosive device

2.3

Conduct RSP in accordance with developed process and recognised safety precautions

2.4

Operate equipment in accordance with current instructions

2.5

Inspect device and immediate area and declare them to be safe or plan alternate RSP/disposal operation

3

Finalise activities

3.1

Document and distribute RSP/disposal method

3.2

Recover, refurbish and secure equipment

3.3

Conduct post-explosive device disposal clearance

3.4

Complete and process explosive device disposal reports

3.5

Provide technical evidence to inquiries/courts as required

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and includes:

applying consequent mitigation principles

applying manual handling and team lifting techniques

applying operational safety

applying safety template requirements

applying time management

calculating and applying time and safety distance and cordons

complying with recognised safety precautions

conducting explosive ordnance disposal operations

developing RSPs/disposal methods

gathering and securing evidence

handling dangerous good and hazardous substances safely

liaising with other agencies

locating explosive device

operating specialist explosive ordnance disposal vehicle

performing RSP/disposal in a manner which maximises individual safety and the safety of others

reading, accessing, interpreting and applying technical instructions

using PPE

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and includes:

operational knowledge of:

blast/fragmentation/thermal mitigation

characteristics and limitations of explosive device to be disposed/rendered safe

characteristics and limitations of specialised disposal/render safe tools, equipment and procedures

conduct of explosive ordnance disposal operations

consequent mitigation principles

documentation requirements

equipment handling requirements

net explosive quantity estimations

operational safety

relevant testing procedures

safety distance calculation procedures

site preparation and refurbishment requirements

theory of explosive ordnance design

Candidates must complete assessment using live explosives.

This unit must be assessed in an authorised and licensed potential explosion site.

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises and case studies

applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

relevant materials, tools, equipment and PPE currently used in industry.

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Not applicable.

Explosive Ordnance