Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan area and route clearance
- Requirement is received, understood and confirmed with higher authority as necessary
- Resource availability and serviceability is identified and constraints are determined
- Reconnaissance is conducted in accordance with standard procedures
- Clearance plan is developed in accordance with design, resources, risks and environmental considerations
- Problems that cannot be resolved locally are referred to higher authority for resolution
- Competence of team members is confirmed and monitored
- Clearance team is briefed in accordance with standard procedures
- Liaison is undertaken with outside agencies as required
- Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation in accordance with standard procedures
- Supervise area and route clearance
- Clearance team is directed and supervised in accordance with the clearance plan
- All unexpected situations that require a quick and decisive response are recognised and responded to in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures
- Checks are completed for safety signage, lane marking and fencing in accordance with standard procedures
- Information is recorded throughout operation and reported to outside agencies as necessary
- Support from outside agencies is organised and directed
- Technical advice is provided to the chain of command or support agencies
- Finalise the task
- Higher authority is notified that clearance is complete in accordance with standard procedures
- Post activity analysis is conducted and subsequent recommendations are made in accordance with standard procedures
- Equipment and stores are reconditioned, replaced or returned as applicable
- Documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures