Description
Bomb disposal technicians search areas using special equipment such as metal detectors, or using trained animals, for the presence of land mines and bombs, and remove the explosive materials according to safety regulations. After the search for and location of mines and bombs, they disarm them aiming to avoid any risk of detonation, and ensure the area is cleared before disarming and removal procedures.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
identify land mineshandle surveillance equipmentmanage emergency evacuation plansdisarm land mineuse personal protection equipmentmaintain operational communicationsperform demarcationoperate metal detection equipmentassess danger in risk areasliaise with security authoritiesread mapsperform risk analysisoperate radio equipmentcomply with legal regulationsgive instructions to staffperform military operationsprovide humanitarian aidensure compliance with types of weaponstrain animals for professional purposesadvise superiors on military operationsuse different communication channelsexecute working instructionsensure public safety and security