Planning and Management of Munition Clearance Operations

Planning and Management of Munition Clearance Operations

Level 4

Awarded by Scottish Qualifications Authority
Accredited from 30 January 2003 to 31 December 2007
Group award number: G720 24
Standards

This SVQ is based on standards developed by SEMTA. SEMTA draws its membership from the engineering and marine industry.

Structure of the SVQ

The way the SVQ is made up is shown below. The unit title appears in bold and the elements that make up each unit are listed under the unit title.

Mandatory units

Candidates must complete all of these units:

D9V0 04

Plan Munition Clearance Operations and Programmes

1Assess the munition-related risks

2Develop plans to minimise munition-related risks

D9TW 04

Manage Munition Clearance Operations and Programmes

1Identify and establish working relationships

2Allocate munition clearance resources

3Respond to developing events and imperatives

4Provide advice on munition clearance-related matters

D9V4 04

Remove the Threat of Munitions

1Confirm the threat posed by munitions

2Implement protective measures

3Dispose of munitions

D9TP 04

Enable Cleared Areas to be Remediated

1Provide advice on the remediation of cleared areas

2Contribute to the remediation of cleared areas

D9TE 04

Complete Post Task Reporting Action

1Complete post task recording and reporting

2Provide supplementary information, statements or reports

D1VG 04

Work Safely

1Minimise the risks to health and safety

2Minimise the risks to the environment in the workplace

B6FG 04

Working in a Team

1Determine and agree individual responsibilities

2Complete work activities in conjunction with others

3Provide and receive support and feedback during work activities

B7AS 04

Develop Teams and Individuals to Enhance Performance

1Identify the development needs of teams and individuals

2Plan the development needs of teams and individuals

3Develop teams to improve performance

4Support individual learning and development

5Assess the development of teams and individuals

6Improve the development of teams and individuals

Optional units

Candidates must also complete 3 of the following units, in addition to the mandatory units:

D9V5 04

Survey and Define the Area to be Searched

1Gather and analyse information on the location of munitions

2Define the specific area to be searched

D9TV 04

Identify and Record the Location and Disposition of Munitions

1Use local and other information to locate affected areas

2Ensure the accurate recording of the possible location and general disposition of

Munitions

D9TH 04

Contribute to Finding the Disposition of Munitions

1Assist in gathering and analysing information on the location of munitions

2Assist in defining the specific area to be searched

3Record the possible location and general disposition of munitions

D9TM 04

Detect and Locate Munitions and Other Risks

1Detect the possible presence of munitions and other risks

2Locate munitions or confirm their absence

3Identify the specific hazards posed by the environs in which munitions are located

4Gain safe access to munitions

D9TJ 04

Contribute to Locating and Gaining Access to Munitions

1Contribute to the detection of possible munitions and other risks

2Assist in locating munitions or confirming their absence

3Contribute to the identification of the specific hazard post by the environs in which munitions are located

4Contribute to gaining safe access to munitions

D9TL 04

Contribute to Removing the Threat of Munitions

1Contribute to confirming the threat posed by munitions

2Contribute to the planning and implementation of protective measures

3Assist in the disposal of munitions

B73D 04

Manage Yourself

1Develop your own skills to improve your performance

2Manage your time to meet your objectives

B6W6 04

Select Personnel for Activities

1Identify personnel requirements

2Select required personnel

Additional units

Candidates can also choose to complete these freestanding units to complement the award, but they do not form part of the qualification:

D9TR 04

Evacuate Casualties

1Assess the nature of the evacuation action needed

2Implement evacuation process

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