Search for and Disposal of Munitions
Level 3
Awarded by The Scottish Qualifications Authority
Accredited from 30 January 2003 to 31 December 2007
Group award number: G722 23
Standards
This SVQ is based on standards developed by SEMTA. SEMTA draws its membership from a wide variety of people working in a broad range of occupations within Disposal 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:
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
D9TM 04
Detect and Locate Munitions and Other Risks
1Detect the possible presence of munitions and other risks
2Locate munitions of confirm their absence
3Identify the specific hazards posed by the environs in which munitions are located
4Gain safe access to munitions
D9V4 04
Remove the Threat of Munitions
1Confirm the threat posed by munitions
2Implement protective measures
3Dispose of munitions
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
B73D 04
Manage Yourself
1Develop your own skills to improve your performance
2Manage your time to meet your objectives
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
Optional units
Candidates must also complete 2 of the following units, in addition to the mandatory units:
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
D9V2 04
Prepare to Transport Munitions for Analysis and/or Disposal
1Determine whether to move munitions
2Move munitions within the designated area
3Transport munitions off the designated area for analysis and/or disposal
D9TP 04
Enable Cleared Areas to be Remediated
1Provide advice on the remediation of cleared areas
2Contribute to the remediation of cleared areas
D9V6 04
Use and Maintain Search or Munition Clearance Equipment
1Gather and prepare search or munition clearance equipment
2Operate search or munition clearance equipment
3Maintain search or munition clearance equipment
B6W6 04
Select Personnel for Activities
1Identify personnel requirements
2Select required personnel
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
Additional units
Candidates can also choose to complete the freestanding unit to complement the award, but it does 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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