Description
Disarm explosives and ammunition contained within land mines according to regulations to prevent and permanently avoid detonation and to ensure safety.
Alternative labels
deactivate anti personnel mine
make safe land mine
deactivate land mine
make safe anti personnel mine
neutralise land mine
neutralise anti personnel mine
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
occupation-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Disarm land mine is an essential skill of the following occupations:
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.
Optional skill
Disarm land mine is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
References
- Disarm land mine – ESCO