ISCO Occupation Group 0310.2 Bomb Disposal Technician
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Bomb Disposal Technician: 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.
Essential Skills
- Manage Emergency Evacuation Plans
- Explosives
- Perform Demarcation
- Operate Metal Detection Equipment
- Assess Danger In Risk Areas
- Disarm Land Mine
- Identify Land Mines
- Surveillance Methods
- Handle Surveillance Equipment
- Maintain Operational Communications
- Use Personal Protection Equipment
- Demining Operations
- Pyrotechnic Articles Legislation
Optional Skills
- Liaise With Security Authorities
- Military Code
- Use Different Communication Channels
- Military Weaponry
- Advise Superiors On Military Operations
- Operate Radio Equipment
- Follow Given Instructions
- Perform Military Operations
- Ensure Public Safety And Security
- Comply With Legal Regulations
- Read Maps
- Train Animals For Professional Purposes
- Provide Humanitarian Aid
- Give Instructions To Staff
- Ensure Compliance With Types Of Weapons
- Perform Risk Analysis
Alternative Names
- Bomb Disposal Expert
- Sapper
- Armed Forces Soldier
- Mine Disposal Technician
- Bomb Disposal Officer
- Minesweeper
- Ordnance Technician
