This standard covers the competences you need to enable areas cleared of munitions or specified targets to be remediated in accordance with approved procedures and practices.
You will be required to demonstrate that you can contribute agree with relevant parties what action will be taken, contributing to the development of an appropriate remediation plan to the agreed standard within the limits of your capabilities in accordance with approved procedures and practices.
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 and supervisors.
P1 work safely at all times, complying with relevant health and safety, environmental and other regulations, legislation and guidelines
P2 establish objectively the limits of your responsibility
P3 establish objectively the effect of the operation on the environment
P4 provide information or advice that is:
• realistic
• practicable
• objective
P5 agree with relevant parties what action will be taken
P6 contribute to the development of an appropriate remediation plan to the agreed standard within the limits of your capabilities
P7 implement your agreed actions and adapt to changing circumstances
P8 communicate in a way that the audience can readily understand
P9 maintain an ongoing and accurate record of actions taken
P10 liaise with relevant quality assurance personnel
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 the effects of search or clearance operations
K5 your audiences and their likely communication needs
K6 operational requirements and organizational procedures
K7 the most appropriate method and standards of remediation for the area
K8 your responsibilities, capabilities, limitations and resources
K9 the relevant parties and their areas of interest
K10 the role of quality assurance personnel
Where there are no communication difficulties;
where there are communication difficulties