About this career
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
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
Required knowledge
demining operations
explosives
pyrotechnic articles legislation
surveillance methods
Additional skills
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
military code
military weaponry
Also known as
bomb disposal expert
sapper
armed forces soldier
mine disposal technician
bomb disposal officer
minesweeper
ordnance technician
