DEFEXO106 Conduct explosive ordnance disposal operations

Release: 3

DEFEXO106 Conduct explosive ordnance disposal operations

Modification History

Release 3. Assessment Conditions clarified in relation to simulation being an assessment option.
Release 2. Modifications made to Foundation Skills and Assessment Conditions.
Release 1. This unit was released in DEF Defence Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages. This unit supersedes and is equivalent to DEFEO707C Conduct explosive ordnance disposal operations. Unit code updated Content and formatting updated to comply with the new standards All PC transitioned from passive to active voice PC 3.3 removed

Application

This unit describes the skills required to conduct explosive ordnance location, identification and disposal operations. Explosive ordnance disposal operations can be conducted under a variety of conditions, including wartime, peacekeeping, in support of the civilian community/ authority, as part of a joint services and/or coalition operation and also in training. This unit can apply above and below the high water mark. This unit applies to those who are required to conduct explosive ordnance location, identification and disposal 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 others, using discretion and judgement and taking responsibility for the quality of their outputs. They would perform complex tasks in a broad range of contexts that could be unpredictable. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

Pre-requisite Unit

Not applicable

Competency Field

Explosive Ordnance

Unit Sector

Not applicable

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1	Prepare for operations	1.1	Collect, store and check for presence and serviceability equipment, tools and stores required for explosive ordnance demolitions operations
1.2	Brief personnel required to participate on their duties and requirements
1.3	Establish and maintain contact and liaison with other agencies
1.4	Conduct planning prior to arrival at scene
2	Locate and identify explosive ordnance and associated components	2.1	Locate explosive ordnance and associated components
2.2	Identify explosive ordnance and associated components
2.3	Advise controlling authority of safety and evacuation requirements
2.4	Determine and plan method of conducting disposal/render safe procedure
3	Conduct render safe procedures and/or dispose of explosive ordnance	3.1	Identify and prepare for use equipment, tools and stores to dispose of and/or render explosive ordnance safe
3.2	Operate equipment
3.3	Inspect explosive ordnance and immediate area and declare safe or plan alternate disposal operation
4	Finalise activities	4.1	Recover, refurbish and secure equipment
4.2	Conduct post explosive ordnance disposal clearance
4.3	Complete and process explosive ordnance disposal reports
4.4	Provide technical evidence to inquiries/courts

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range of Conditions

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Unit Mapping Information

This unit supersedes and is equivalent to DEFEO707C Conduct explosive ordnance disposal operations.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9