Application
This unit describes the skills required to conduct high risk military searches of areas, routes, vehicles, buildings, property and objects to detect, identify and report the presence of items of equipment and other material intended to cause harm to individuals and to destroy or damage property. It also includes the skills to prove, mark and record safe routes. The search would be conducted where the likelihood of injury or death to the searcher is high.
This unit was developed for military personal required to perform military high-risk search in a deployed operational environment, but is applicable to individual in this field of work.
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 will usually work under supervision as part of a team. They use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs in a broad range of highly unpredictable contexts.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Prepare for search | 1.1 Identify purpose, timing, search environment and type of search from briefing provided by supervisor. 1.2 Establish and maintain location of other individuals engaged in the high risk search. 1.3 Select and wear personal protective equipment in accordance with the type of search. 1.4 Identify, obtain, inspect and test tools and search equipment appropriate to the type of search and report faults. 1.5 Deploy search personnel to an incident site or search area. 1.6 Coordinate preparation of the search site and the conduct of searches with other agencies. |
2. Enter the search site | 2.1 Conduct search drills/procedures applicable to the type of search in accordance with supervisor’s instructions. 2.2 Mark and record a safe route through the site to the target. 2.3 Enter target using improvised remote means. |
3. Neutralise the target | 3.1 Inspect target and assess identified risks. 3.2 Determine future actions and equipment requirements based on the risk assessment. 3.3 Relay detailed description of activity to recorder. 3.4 Clear site. 3.5 Provide relevant information to stakeholders once the target has been searched. 3.6 Protect potential evidence and/or other items or material of interest from contamination, improper handling or removal. |
4. Finalise the task | 4.1 Complete and submit relevant documentation in accordance with organisational procedures. 4.2 Complete a handover of responsibility. 4.3 Conduct periodic and routine maintenance of equipment and identify and report faulty/defective equipment. |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.
describing in detail the immediate area over the communications system
applying knots, lashings and field machines
neutralising and disarming booby traps and mines
operating current high risk search equipment
operating for protracted periods wearing ballistic individual protective equipment
operating in a high stress environment
operating search equipment
operating secure communications
using pulleys, blocks and tackle
conducting searches including at least two of:
occupied building
unoccupied building
vehicle (aircraft, boat, truck, train etc.)
route (road)
area
Evidence of Knowledge
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.
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
Assessment Conditions
Competency should be demonstrated over a number of activities, exercises or incidents, including day and night searches. Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Foundation Skills
The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.
Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.
Competency Field
Military Skills