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Perform military high-risk search

Perform military high-risk search

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFMIL082
State Code
AVQ53
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/10/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
099905 - Security Services
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
0
Description
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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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.
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