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Control military explosive operations

Control military explosive operations

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFEXO116
State Code
AVR70
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
27/03/2024
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
080315 - Project Management
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
0
Description
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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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
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