12.3 Evaluate and improve the effectiveness of munition clearance and search operations and programmes

Key Role
Search & Clearance
Unit
12
Reference
12.3
Overview

This standard covers the competences you need to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of munition clearance and search operations and programmes in accordance with approved procedures and practices.

You will be required to demonstrate that you can monitor the operation effectively, collecting and analysing objectively relevant information in accordance with approved procedures.

This activity is likely to be undertaken by someone whose work role involves Weapons, Ordnance, Munitions or Explosives work activities. This includes people working as munition clearance managers.

Performance Criteria

P1 work safely at all times, complying with relevant health and safety, environmental and other regulations, legislation and guidelines
P2 monitor the operation effectively
P3 collect and analyse objectively relevant information
P4 draw out the lessons identified for future reference
P5 record your findings and make recommendations through the appropriate channels
P6 implement and monitor changes effectively

Knowledge and Understanding

K1 the health, safety and environmental and other statutory legislation, regulations and safe working practices and procedures and their implications for your area of work
K2 the relevance of personal protective equipment (PPE)
K3 the actions to be taken in response to an unplanned event
K4 operational requirements and organizational procedures
K5 monitoring techniques and procedures
K6 the scope for improvement
K7 your personal level of authority
K8 how to identify and prioritize any changes required
K9 how to implement changes

Scope and Range

During operations;
Post operations