This unit describes the skills required to control military teams involved in military explosive operations. Military explosive tasks are normally conducted on operations, they can however be conducted in peacekeeping, in support of the civilian community/ authority and also in training. This involves planning the explosive task, applying safety precautions, identifying requirements and resources, and controlling the performance of the task.

This unit applies to Defence personnel who are required to control military teams involved in military explosive operations.

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 supervise small teams, using discretion and judgement and taking responsibility for the quality of their outputs. They would perform complex tasks in a 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

Identify operational requirement and allocated resources

1.1

Allocate tasks and resources and determine constraints imposed and any special requirements

1.2

Identify doctrine, policies and procedures applying to the task

1.3

Analyse the task to identify issues of concern and shortfalls

1.4

Report identified concerns and shortfalls to the chain of command

2

Plan for operation

2.1

Plan method of performing the operation including contingency arrangements

2.2

Gather information and intelligence and conduct reconnaissance of the site

2.3

Acquire resources required for the task

2.4

Assess resources for suitability and report defects/shortfalls

2.5

Conduct task briefings

3

Control the operation

3.1

Ensure efficiency of performance and objectives are achieved

3.2

Liaise and coordinate with personnel conducting concurrent activities

3.3

Refer issues that cannot be resolved to the chain of command

3.4

Action reported problems

4

Conclude processes

4.1

Refurbish task area, tools, materials and equipment

4.2

Conduct debriefing

4.3

Complete documentation associated with the task

4.4

Adjust future operations to reflect any impact of the completed operations

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:

allocating appropriate resources

directing, briefing, coordinating and monitoring personnel

handling dangerous goods and hazardous substances

providing reports and appropriate documentation

using manual handling and team lifting techniques

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:

characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of explosives

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

explosive operation to be performed

material, personnel skills and other requirements for the operations

operational environment

reporting requirements and procedures associated with the operations

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