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Evidence Guide: DEFCA327 - Coordinate area and route search, and clearance of explosive ordnance

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DEFCA327 - Coordinate area and route search, and clearance of explosive ordnance

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Plan area and route clearance

  1. Requirement is received, understood and confirmed with higher authority as necessary.
  2. Resource availability and serviceability is identified and constraints are determined.
  3. Reconnaissance is conducted in accordance with standard procedures.
  4. Clearance plan is developed in accordance with design, resources, risks and environmental considerations.
  5. Problems that cannot be resolved locally are referred to higher authority for resolution.
  6. Competence of team members is confirmed and monitored.
  7. Clearance team is briefed in accordance with standard procedures.
  8. Liaison is undertaken with outside agencies as required.
  9. Work health and safety (WHS) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation in accordance with standard procedures.
Requirement is received, understood and confirmed with higher authority as necessary.

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Resource availability and serviceability is identified and constraints are determined.

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Reconnaissance is conducted in accordance with standard procedures.

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Clearance plan is developed in accordance with design, resources, risks and environmental considerations.

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Problems that cannot be resolved locally are referred to higher authority for resolution.

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Competence of team members is confirmed and monitored.

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Clearance team is briefed in accordance with standard procedures.

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Liaison is undertaken with outside agencies as required.

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Work health and safety (WHS) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation in accordance with standard procedures.

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Supervise area and route clearance

  1. Clearance team is directed and supervised in accordance with the clearance plan.
  2. All unexpected situations that require a quick and decisive response are recognised and responded to in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures.
  3. Checks are completed for safety signage, lane marking and fencing in accordance with standard procedures.
  4. Information is recorded throughout operation and reported to outside agencies as necessary.
  5. Support from outside agencies is organised and directed.
  6. Technical advice is provided to the chain of command or support agencies.
Clearance team is directed and supervised in accordance with the clearance plan.

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All unexpected situations that require a quick and decisive response are recognised and responded to in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures.

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Checks are completed for safety signage, lane marking and fencing in accordance with standard procedures.

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Information is recorded throughout operation and reported to outside agencies as necessary.

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Support from outside agencies is organised and directed.

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Technical advice is provided to the chain of command or support agencies.

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Finalise the task

  1. Higher authority is notified that clearance is complete in accordance with standard procedures.
  2. Post activity analysis is conducted and subsequent recommendations are made in accordance with standard procedures.
  3. Equipment and stores are reconditioned, replaced or returned as applicable.
  4. Documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures.
Higher authority is notified that clearance is complete in accordance with standard procedures.

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Post activity analysis is conducted and subsequent recommendations are made in accordance with standard procedures.

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Equipment and stores are reconditioned, replaced or returned as applicable.

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Documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures.

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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to coordinate clearance of at least a 50 metre route. The route must contain obstacles of explosive ordnance that as a minimum includes mines and booby traps.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of realistic operational scenarios.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in simulated work environment that replicates the operational threat environment. The context of assessment is simulated due to the nature of this high risk environment.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to resources as listed in the Range Statement; suitable site clearance team; and communications equipment.

Required Skills and Knowledge

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

Required Skills

accurately compile minefield records

analyse the threat – tactics, techniques and procedures

collect and report information for intelligence

destruct malfunctioned explosive ordnance

employ chemical detectors

employ clearance methods

employ hazard marking

employ RRAMNS

employ Rules of Evidence

employ Rules of Engagement

enforce explosive safety distances

lay, arm, neutralise and disarm mines and booby traps Navigate with compass and GPS

plan road and route repair

rapid calculation of blast effects

use and employ electronic metal detector

Required Knowledge

blast effects

breaching techniques

characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of electronic metal detectors, chemical detectors

characteristics, technical capabilities, effects, employment and limitations of mines, booby traps and battlefield ordnance

clearance methods

destruction of malfunctioned explosive ordnance

explosive safety distances

GPS

intelligence – collection and reporting

navigation techniques

obstacle effects and obstacle construction

recording requirements such as minefield records

relevant WHS regulations/requirements, equipment, material and personal safety requirements

road and route repair techniques

supervision requirements of explosive users/workers

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.

Resources may include:

cranes

earth moving equipment

electronic metal detectors

explosives and ancillary equipment

hand held prodder

personal protective equipment

rapid route and area mine neutralisation system

remote positioning devices

signage

Reconnaissance may include:

area observation

collecting demographic and infrastructure intelligence

collecting topographical information

forming up point marking

locating obstacle positions

obstacle boundaries

risk and environmental assessment

route marking

Standard procedures may include:

Australian Standards

job guides, pamphlets and other publications

manufacturers’ handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions

WHS regulations

organisational policies and procedures

relevant local government bylaws

relevant state/territory or federal legislation or regulations

written and verbal orders and job instructions

Environmental considerations may include:

day or night

threat

tactical

flora and fauna

geographical features

variations in weather conditions

Outside agencies may include:

cordon

government agencies

nongovernment organisations (NGOS)

police

Unexpected situations may include:

booby traps

casualties or death

environmental

equipment malfunction

improvised explosive devices

unauthorised personnel

Information may include:

activity log

available time

clearance rate

defined perimeter

maps

obstacle identification and location

personnel – witness, etc.

threat:

aim/target

type, quantity and location of mines, booby traps, unexploded ordinance etc.

tactics, techniques, procedures

intent, mobility, capability, vulnerability

threat assessment

Equipment and stores may include:

binoculars

chemical detectors (electronic, chemical reaction, etc.)

communications equipment

compass

explosives and accessories

first aid kit and stretcher

global positioning system (GPS)

lighting and power source

metal detectors

mine marker

personal protective equipment (PPE):

ballistic helmets

ballistic jacket and pants

ballistic goggles/visor

prodder

rapid route and area mine neutralisation system (RRAMNS)

tools – hand and powered

vehicles

weapons

Documentation may include:

activity log

after action reports

environmental compliance

equipment documentation

maps

minefield records