5.MANAGEMENT OF TRAINING
Image 1. Instructor assessing visual search technique
In almost all MA programmes there is a requirement for the training of staff for operational tasks. This training must be relevant to the knowledge, skills and attitudes (KSA) required by the role and tasks that will be conducted by the staff member.
5.1.RECOMMENDED MINIMUM COMPETENCIES FOR IED SEARCH In response to needs identified by MA organisations, the IMAS Test and Evaluation Protocols (T&EP) IMAS 09.31 IEDD provides guidance on competencies related to the detection, location and recognition of IEDs under Level 1. Level 2 competencies listed in this T&EP relate to both assisting an MA IEDD operator in the preparation of IEDD equipment and also the management of teams of personnel conducting the Level 1 ‘find’ function. This T&EP for IMAS 09.31 should be used in conjunction with IMAS 06.10 Management of training in the development of a training needs analysis and training management package. Depending on the EO threat, staff may also need relevant conventional EO competency lists found in T&EP for IMAS 09.30 EOD Competency Standards. If the organisation’s structure means that staff will have dual role responsibilities to conduct both disposal and search, they should have the relevant competencies from IMAS 09.31 T&EP at Levels 3 and 3+.
ׁ WARNING. To be compliant with IMAS only MA staff with IMAS 09.31 IEDD Level 3 or Level 3+ competency standards are to conduct the disposal of IEDs.
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