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.

Scope note

Includes marine minesweepers. Includes people working underwater.

Alternative Labels

armed forces soldier

bomb disposal expert

bomb disposal officer

bomb disposal technician

mine disposal technician

minesweeper

ordnance technician

sapper

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

assess danger in risk areas disarm land mine handle surveillance equipment identify land mines maintain operational communications manage emergency evacuation plans operate metal detection equipment perform demarcation use personal protection equipment

Essential Knowledge

demining operations explosives pyrotechnic articles legislation surveillance methods

Optional Skills and Competences

advise superiors on military operations comply with legal regulations ensure compliance with types of weapons ensure public safety and security execute working instructions give instructions to staff liaise with security authorities operate radio equipment perform military operations perform risk analysis provide humanitarian aid read maps train animals for professional purposes use different communication channels

Optional Knowledge

military code military weaponry

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/fdc8adfb-1807-4146-98ae-3a26fbe19996

Status

released

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