Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
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Unit Descriptor |
This unit covers the competency required to conduct high-risk military searches of areas, routes, vehicles, buildings, property and objects to find items of equipment and other material intended to cause harm to individuals and to destroy or damage property. The search would be conducted where the likelihood of injury or death to the searcher is high. The search is conducted in accordance with the level of search and category of the search . This Unit of Competency does cover the neutralisation of suspect devices but does not cover the render safe of suspect devices. The individual is required to detect, identify and report the presence of any weapon, device or other object intended to cause harm and to prove, mark and record safe routes. The individual will usually work under supervision as part of a team. |
Application of the Unit
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Application of the Unit |
The application of this unit in the workplace - the environments, complexities and situations involved - will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package. This text will be useful for the purposes of job descriptions, recruitment advice or job analysis; where possible, it will not be too job specific to allow other industries to import it into other Training Packages, where feasible. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
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Prerequisite Unit /s |
Nil |
Employability Skills Information
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Employability Skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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Elements describe the essential outcomes of a Unit of Competency. |
Performance Criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the Required Skills and Knowledge and/or the Range Statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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1. Prepare for search |
1.1 Purpose, timing, search environment and type of search are clearly identified from briefing provided by supervisor 1.2 Location of other individuals engaged in the high -risk search is established and maintained in accordance with standard procedures 1.3 Appropriate personal protective equipment is selected and worn in accordance with occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements and the type of search 1.4 Tools and search equipment appropriate to the type of search are identified, obtained, inspected and tested, and any faults are reported in accordance with standard procedures 1.5 Requirements and limitations of legislation, international conventions and standard procedures relating to search are recognised and complied with 1.6 Search personnel are deployed to an incident site or search area in accordance with standard procedures 1.7 Preparation of the search site and the conduct of searches is coordinated with other agencies |
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2. Enter the search site |
2.1 Search drills/procedures applicable to the type of search are carried out in accordance with standard procedures and supervisor's instructions 2.2 A safe route through the site to the target is marked and recorded in accordance with standard procedures 2.3 Entry to the target is achieved using improvised remote means |
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3. Neutralise the target |
3.1 Target is inspected and identified risks are assessed 3.2 Future actions and equipment requirements are determined based on the risk assessment 3.3 Detailed description of activity is relayed to recorder in accordance with standard procedures 3.4 Site is cleared 3.5 Once the target has been searched all relevant information is provided to stakeholders in accordance with standard procedures 3.6 Potential evidence and/or other items or material of interest are protected from contamination, improper handling or removal in accordance with standard procedures |
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4. Finalise the task |
4.1 Relevant documentation is completed and submitted in accordance with organisational procedures 4.2 A handover of responsibility is completed 4.3 Periodic and routine maintenance of equipment is conducted in accordance with standard procedures and faulty/defective equipment is identified and reported in accordance with standard procedures |
Required Skills and Knowledge
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REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
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This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
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Required Skills |
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Required Knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
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EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Assessment must confirm the ability to conduct the following searches:
Individuals should be involved in a search activity by day and night. Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated over a number of activities, exercises or incidents. |
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Context of assessment Competency should be assessed in a simulated work environment due to the high-risk associated with the activity. The simulation should replicate a live task where the pressure, stress and fatigue are as real as possible. Individuals should be involved in a search activity by day and night. Specific resources for assessment Access to equipment and appropriate resources to comply with the task requirements. |
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Guidance information for assessment |
Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package. |
Range Statement
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RANGE STATEMENT |
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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. |
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Level of search is dependent on threat and may include |
Level 1 - high threat, near certainty of device, internal examination, full protection = HRS Level 2 - medium threat, possibility of device, internal inspection, full protection = HRS Level 3 - low threat, little possibility of device, EDD check, LRS rummage search, protective kit only after positive ID of device = LRS Level 4 - no threat, rummage search = occupant check |
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Categories of search may include |
CAT A - grave, immediate threat = HRS/EOD CAT B - indirect threat, safe wait period, tech intel value = HRS/LRS CAT C - little threat, search after CAT A/B = mainly LRS CAT D - no present threat, marked and left = LRS |
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Suspect devices may include |
Open booby trap - can visibly identify the main components (firing device, power source, connection, blasting cap, main charge) which may enable the components to be separated (firing device from main charge) Closed booby trap - has the main components concealed by a casing which may/may not contain internal booby trap Improvised explosive device - which is a form of booby trap |
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Search environment may include |
Aircraft Rural Ship Urban |
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High-risk search may be used for |
Area search Occupied house Route search Unoccupied house Vehicle search:
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Standard procedures may include |
Australian Standards Job guides, pamphlets and other publications Manufacturer's handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions OH&S regulations Organisational policies and procedures Relevant local government by-laws Relevant state/territory or federal legislation or regulations Statutory waterways rules Written and verbal orders and job instructions |
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Personal protective equipment may include |
Ballistic helmet Ballistic suit (vest and pants) Breathing equipment (WICSH) Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) ensemble (mask, jacket, pants, gloves, boots) Gloves Goggles Hardhat Harness (WICSH) Hearing protection Knee and elbow pads Reflective vest |
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Tools and search equipment may include |
Assorted hand tools - pliers, screwdriver, etc. Binoculars Block and tackle Caltrops, vehicle barriers, speed humps Camera - video, still (35 mm, digital) Carpenters tool kit Communications equipment Crow bar, jimmy bar, etc. Digging tools - pick, shovel, mattock, crowbar, etc. Electrical tape, string, cable ties, etc Electrical tools, lighting and generator Endoscope Evidence bags Global Positioning System (GPS), compass (navigation aids) Grappling hook and line Hammer - sledge, claw, ball-pane Hand held laser range finder Hook and line kit Ladder Mine/metal detector Mine prodder, bayonet, etc. Mirror telescopic Night vision goggles (NVG) Portable x-ray Record log Torch Trolley - under vehicle Vapour/gas detector |
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Deployment into the area of operations may include |
Manpack Mechanised Motorised And may be via:
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Using improvised remote means is defined as |
High-risk and will usually initiate a device if present Using block, tackle, ropes, etc to open doors, windows, etc. to prove the entry, ground, floor is clear of devices |
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Clearing the site may include |
Neutralising suspect devices by disconnecting the firing device from the main charge of a booby trap or munitions, which may involve:
Requesting assistance as appropriate |
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Stakeholders may include |
Civil authorities Civilian population Explosive ordnance disposal technicians Flanking units Operational commanders |
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Documentation may include |
After action report Incident search report Lessons learned Personnel debriefs Post activity reports Post exercise reports |
Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Corequisite Unit/s
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Co-requisite Unit /s |
Nil |
