ATOM EOD Courses Catalogue 2018 Published: Jan 2018 Version: V1.1 Publisher: ATOM Training Limited Alford House Epson Square White Horse Business Park Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 0XG United Kingdom The courses below provide an overview of our typical EOD training courses. All courses can be customised; therefore duration, location and content can be altered to accommodate the client requirements. The participant numbers stated should be considered as a guide only. EOD/ERW/BAC Courses: ATOM EOD 01 EOD IMAS Level 1 - Introduction to Explosive Ordnance Disposal ATOM EOD 02 ATOM EOD 03 ATOM EOD 04 ATOM EOD 05 ATOM EOD 06 ATOM EOD 07 ATOM EOD 08 ATOM EOD 09 ATOM EOD 10 ATOM EOD 11 ATOM EOD 12 ATOM EOD 13 ATOM EOD 14 ATOM EOD 15 EOD IMAS Level 2 - Basic Deminers and EOD Team member course EOD IMAS Level 3 - EOD Technical Field Managers (TFM) course HMA IEDD - Basic & Assistant IEDD Operator (IEDD No2 course) HMA IEDD - Intermediate IEDD Operator HMA IEDD - Advanced IEDD Operator EOD IMAS Level 3+ - Bespoke IMAS L3+ Disciplines (as required) Battle Area Clearance (BAC) course Humanitarian Mine Action Conversion course EOD Quality Management (QA/QC) course Explosive Hazard & Demining Accident Investigation course Advanced EOD Techniques course Weapons and Ammunition Management (WAM) Mine Risk Education & Community Liaison course Landmine & Explosive Hazard Awareness Train the Trainer course
ATOM EOD 01: EOD IMAS Level 1 - Introduction to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Have an understanding of the humanitarian mine action and the civilian EOD industry. Have a basic understanding of explosive theory and the risks associated with conventional explosive hazards. Be able to recognise and categories land service ammunition and other conventional munitions. Plan and conduct humanitarian mine action Non-Technical Surveys (NTS). Conduct as a team member basic demining and explosive ordnance disposal practices. Under operational supervision locate, expose and destroy in-situ single item explosive hazards. Combining theory and practical lessons this course introduces individuals to the entry level of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) doctrine as specified by International Mine Actions Standards (IMAS). Students are introduced to explosive theory and are exposed to conventional explosive hazard functions and effects. Realistic training aids and real-time scenarios are used throughout this course in order to enhance and confirm the learning experience. Successful students are awarded an ATOM IMAS EOD Level 1 certificate enabling them to conduct IMAS L1 EOD operations and conduct non-intrusive Non-Technical Surveys (NTS). An introduction to Humanitarian Mine Action and EOD procedures. Explosive theory and demolitions. Land Service Ammunition and methods of disposal. An introduction to Air Delivered Weapons, Guided Weapons and Boobytraps. Conducting Non-Technical Surveys. Class size (location dependent): 20 Typical course duration: 10 days No previous knowledge required.
ATOM EOD 02: EOD IMAS Level 2 - Basic Deminers and EOD Team member course Have an understanding of mine action procedures in technical surveys and demining land release procedures. Have a detailed understanding of IMAS L1 & L2 demining and EOD explosive hazard clearance techniques. Have an operational understanding of the risks associated with conventional and improvised explosive hazards. Conduct demining, search, boobytrap, battle area clearance and intrusive technical survey operations. Be able to identify, transport and dispose of land service ammunition and other conventional munitions. Conduct operations in demining and explosive ordnance disposal techniques as a team leader. Combining theory, practical lessons and assessments this course trains individuals in operational explosive ordnance and demining doctrine to level 2 as specified by International Mine Actions Standards (IMAS). Students are mentored in explosive principals and are exposed to both conventional and improvised explosive hazard classification and methods of disposal. Realistic training aids, training minefields and real-time operational scenarios are used throughout this course in order to enhance and confirm the learning experience. Successful students are awarded an ATOM IMAS EOD Level 2 certificate enabling them to conduct IMAS L1 & L2 Demining/EOD operations. Those lessons conducted on an ATOM IMAS L1 EOD course. The Five Pillars of Humanitarian Mine Action and HMA standards. Explosive theory, firing circuits and misfire procedures. Mine Action task site layout, daily reports and emergency procedures. Manual and mechanical demining clearance assets and techniques. Conducting intrusive Technical Survey and land release. Class size (location dependent): 30 Typical course duration: 15 days No previous knowledge required.
ATOM EOD 03: EOD IMAS Level 3 - EOD Technical Field Managers (TFM) course Plan, conduct and report on mine action procedures in demining and EOD clearance operations. Have a detailed understanding of international mine action standards when planning a clearance task. Have an operational understanding of the risks associated with the neutralisation, disarming and destruction of conventional explosive hazards. Manage and report on all explosive hazard clearance and administration in an operational field environment. Conduct internal Quality Management (QA/QC) procedures and provide client reports as required on operations. Combining theory, practical lessons, scenarios and planning assessments this course qualifies individuals in operational explosive ordnance clearance doctrine to level 3 as specified by International Mine Actions Standards (IMAS). Students are assessed in their explosive hazard clearance knowledge and competency and in various EOD practices. Students are then mentored in the operational field management procedures required to undertake the responsibilities of a Technical Field Manager. Realistic scenarios, task planning and operational management procedures are used throughout this course in order to enhance and confirm an IMAS L3 competency. Successful students are awarded an ATOM IMAS EOD Level 3 certificate enabling them to conduct IMAS L3 Demining & EOD clearance tasks and to be considered suitable for employment as an operational technical field manager. Those humanitarian mine action lessons conducted on an ATOM IMAS L1 & L2 EOD course. Detailed explosive theory, pistols and fuzes, large scale demolitions and boobytrap clearance. The ten phases of an EOD clearance task including supporting agencies. Information Management System for Mine Action (IMSMA) field reports. Daily task briefings, visitor briefings and emergency operational procedures (EOPs). Conducting technical survey, clearance, completion and land release procedures. Class size (location dependent): 12 Typical course duration: 15 days Previous IMAS L2 EOD certificate. Field and management experience.
ATOM EOD 04: HMA IEDD - Basic & Assistant IEDD Operator (IEDD No2 course) Have an operational understanding of the risks associated with the disposal of basic improvised explosive hazards. Have an understanding of the construction of victim operated IEDs and improvised landmines. Have an understanding of IED principals and semi-remote blow-in-place disposal techniques. Be able to use basic semi-remote IED clearance and disposal equipment under supervision of an IEDD Intermediate. Assist in improvised explosive threat mitigation tasks conducted in a legacy low threat environment. Conduct Improvised Explosive Hazard Awareness training. Combining theory, practical lessons and real-time scenarios this course looks to introduce the humanitarian IMAS L1 & 2 EOD operator to the International Mine Actions Standards (IMAS) IEDD discipline. Students are introduced at a basic level the risks, threats and disposal techniques for improvised explosive hazards located post conflict in a legacy low threat environment. Assessed in their IMAS L1 & 2 EOD experience and competency students are then mentored in the basic and then assistant semi-remote blow-in-place disposal techniques. Basic search and IEDD field management procedures ensure individuals can then deploy operationally under the supervision of an Intermediate IEDD operator. Realistic scenarios, task planning and operational management procedures are used throughout this course in order to enhance and confirm an individual s competency. Successful students are awarded an ATOM IMAS IEDD Assistant certificate enabling them to assist in operational IEDD clearance tasks. IEDD philosophy and principals. The make-up of an IED and improvised explosive hazard mitigation. An introduction to improvised explosives, initiators and their effects. Victim operated IEDs and other legacy explosive hazards. Operator search, semi-remote equipments and blow-in-place disposal techniques. Basic task arrival and incident management drills. Class size (location dependent): 20 Typical course duration: 15 days Previous IMAS EOD L1 & 2 certificate. Field EOD experience.
ATOM EOD 05: HMA IEDD - Intermediate IEDD Operator Have an understanding of the risks associated with the disposal of improvised explosive hazards. Have an understanding of the construction and use of improvised explosive devices. Have an intermediate understanding of IED principals and remote disposal techniques. Be able to use a large spectrum of IED detection and disposal equipment. Plan and conduct improvised explosive threat mitigation tasks conducted in a legacy low threat environment. Conduct IEDD training and mentoring at a basic and assiatant level. Combining theory, practical lessons and real-time scenarios this course looks to train the humanitarian IMAS EOD L3 as an IEDD Intermediate operator to the International Mine Actions Standards (IMAS) IEDD standards. Students are instructed in the IEDD risks, threats and disposal techniques for improvised explosive hazards located post conflict in a legacy low threat environment. Assessed in their IMAS IEDD Assistant experience and competency students are then mentored in the remote disruption and disposal techniques. Search and IEDD field management procedures ensure individuals can then deploy operationally. Realistic scenarios, task planning and operational management procedures are used throughout this course in order to enhance and confirm an individual s suitability. Successful students are awarded an ATOM IMAS Intermediate IEDD certificate enabling them to conduct IMAS Intermediate remote IEDD clearance tasks. IED construction and home-made explosives theory. Explosive IEDD weapons theory, preparation and use. Explosive hazard (Time, VO, Command, Projected) render safe procedures. EOD and IEDD bomb suites and blast mitigation equipment. Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) and IEDD disrupter procedures. Threat assessment, task conduct and IEDD management drills. Class size (location dependent): 12 Typical course duration: 15 days Previous IMAS EOD L3 certificate. IEDD Assistant operational field experience.
ATOM EOD 06: HMA IEDD - Advanced IEDD Operator Have an understanding of the advanced threats associated with terrorist s tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs). Have an advanced understanding of the construction and use of high threat improvised explosive devices. Use suitable procedures to exploit and obtain forensic evidence from an IED incident. Be able to use specialist high threat environment electronic counter measure equipment. Plan and conduct improvised explosive threat mitigation tasks conducted in a high threat environment. Conduct IEDD training and mentoring at a basic, assiatant and intermediate level. Combining theory, practical lessons and real-time scenarios this course looks to mentor the humanitarian IMAS IEDD Intermediate operator to the International Mine Actions Standards (IMAS) IEDD Advanced level. Students are instructed in the threats and terrorist techniques used in a high threat environment. Assessed in their IMAS IEDD Intermediate experience and competency students are then instructed in urban and rural threat assessments. Weapon technical intelligence and forensic collection procedures ensure individuals can then deploy operationally into a high-threat environment. Realistic scenarios, task planning and operational management procedures are used throughout this course in order to enhance and confirm an individual s understanding of high threat environments. Successful students are awarded an ATOM IMAS IEDD Advanced certificate enabling them to conduct IMAS IEDD High Threat clearance tasks. Terrorist TTPs, threat assessment and threat mitigation procedures. Advanced electronics and device construction. Weapon Technical Intelligence (WTI) and forensic collection procedures. Terrorist finds, caches and weapon exploitation. Immediate life threatening (Cat A) IEDD procedures. Post detonation and explosive hazard accident investigation. Class size (location dependent): 12 Typical course duration: 15 days Previous IMAS IEDD Intermediate certificate. IEDD Intermediate operational field experience.
ATOM EOD 07: EOD IMAS Level 3+ - Bespoke IMAS L3+ Disciplines (as required) International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) level 3+ competencies cover the following eight specialist disciplines: Clearance of armoured fighting vehicles (AFVs). Depleted uranium (DU) related explosive ordnance and hazards. Guided weapon systems where the missile remains on the launcher. Guided missiles containing liquid propellants. Intact cluster munitions. Improvised explosive device disposal (IEDD). Underwater EOD. Chemical EOD. Course Description: ATOM Training can provide specialist training for each of the separate IMAS L3+ disciplines. No single IMAS L3+ course or certificate is issued but bespoke courses can be provided dependant on the specific qualification(s) required. Courses are modular with either individual subjects or a collection of subjects covered on a prolonged bespoke course as required. A separate ATOM IMAS L3+ certificate is issued for each of the separate disciplines. Course training days: Clearance of armoured fighting vehicles (AFVs) - 2 days. Depleted uranium (DU) related explosive ordnance and hazards - 2 days. Guided weapon systems where the missile remains on the launcher - 2 days. Guided missiles containing liquid propellants - 3 days. Intact cluster munitions - 3 days. Improvised explosive device disposal (IEDD) - see separate IEDD Basic, Advanced & High Threat courses. Underwater EOD - 10 days (pre-qualified as a diver). Chemical EOD - 10 days. Class size (location dependent): 10 Typical course duration: as above, as required. Previous IMAS L3 EOD certificate.
ATOM EOD 08: Battle Area Clearance (BAC) course Have an understanding in conducting battle area clearance (BAC) procedures. Have an understanding of the EOD clearance of ammunition storage area explosions. Be able to use BAC surface, shallow sub-surface and deep BAC detection equipment. Conduct battle area clearance and BAC technical survey operations. Be able to identify, transport and dispose of land service ammunition and other conventional munitions. Combining theory and practical lessons this course trains individuals and teams in operational battle area clearance (BAC) as directed by International Mine Actions Standards (IMAS 09.11). In addition, teams are trained in the clearance of ammunition storage area explosions and accidents (IMAS 09.12). Students are mentored in explosive theory, explosive remnants of war recognition, marking and under supervision final disposal. Suitable for specific commercial BAC tasks including infrastructure development, oil and gas exploration or post conflict clearance. BAC teams can be trained specifically for a commercial or humanitarian task thereby focusing training and competency as required. Realistic training aids, training areas and real-time operational scenarios are used throughout this course in order to enhance and confirm the learning experience. Successful students are awarded an ATOM IMAS BAC certificate enabling them to conduct explosive remnants of war battle area clearance operations. BAC requirements including the size of the area, quality of clearance and depth of clearance. BAC responsibilities and obligations. Explosive theory and single item demolitions. Land Service Ammunition and sub-munition recognition with methods of disposal. BAC task planning, reporting and recording. BAC surface, subsurface and deep detection equipment s. Class size (location dependent): 30 Typical course duration: 5 days detection/marking only, 10 days with movement and final disposal. No previous knowledge required.
ATOM EOD 09: IMAS HMA Conversion course Plan, conduct and report on humanitarian mine action procedures in demining and EOD clearance operations. Have a detailed understanding of international mine action standards when planning a clearance task. Manage both technical operations and life support administration for an explosive hazard clearance task. Plan and conduct a humanitarian non-technical survey (NTS) and intrusive technical survey (TS) operations. Conduct internal Humanitarian Quality Management (QA/QC) procedures and provide QA reports as required. Combining theory and practical lessons this course looks to mentor personnel already qualified as military EOD operators into the well-established demining techniques currently used within international mine action standards (IMAS). Once the practical aspects of demining have been taught the course concentrates on developing the key skills required to take up the position of a humanitarian mine action Technical Field Manager (TFM) within a nongovernmental organisation (NGO) or a commercial demining company to a standard in order to pass a United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) accreditation. Realistic training minefields and real-time operational scenarios are used throughout this course in order to enhance and confirm the learning experience. Students previous military qualifications are converted to equivalent civilian qualifications with students being awarded an ATOM IMAS EOD Level 3 certificate along with any IMAS L3+ specialist disciplines the individual may hold. An introduction to Humanitarian Mine Action and the Five Pillars of HMA. HMA agencies and clearance assets. Minefield mapping and recording using the Information Management System for Mine Action (IMSMA). Task site layout and field management. The daily task, visitor and emergency procedure briefings. Quality assurance, land release and completion reporting. Class size (location dependent): 15 Typical course duration: 10 days Previous military EOD (0801/0064) qualification.
ATOM EOD 10: EOD Quality Management (QA/QC) course Have a detailed understanding of the general approach to humanitarian mine action quality management systems. Plan and conduct Quality Management monitoring in a humanitarian mine action environment. Have an understanding of the quality management results based approach to field monitoring. Be able to accredit humanitarian mine action explosive hazard clearance operations. Conduct and advise on both internal and external mine action quality management procedures. Combining theory and practical scenarios this course looks to mentor personnel already qualified as IMAS L3 EOD operators in mine action and explosive hazard clearance quality management procedures (IMAS 07.12). Targeted at experienced technical field managers (TFMs) with both commercial and humanitarian field experience the training focusses on quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) procedures including commercial infrastructure development, oil and gas exploration or post conflict clearance. Realistic training environments and real-time operational scenarios are used throughout this course in order to enhance and confirm the learning experience. On completion of the course, students are awarded an ATOM IMAS QMO (quality management officer) certificate enabling them to conduct quality management monitoring on both commercial and humanitarian explosive hazard clearance tasks. Humanitarian Mine Action quality management systems (QMS). IMAS QMS general approach and its relationship with ISO 9001. Quality management and results based management (RBM). Principals of QM in Mine Action and the commercial environment. Control, monitoring, analysis and evaluation of mine action processes and services. Changes to QMS and management reviews. Class size (location dependent): 10 Typical course duration: 5 days Previous IMAS L3 EOD certificate. Technical field management (TFM) experience.
ATOM EOD 11: Explosive Hazard & Demining Accident Investigation course Have a detailed understanding of explosive hazard incident reporting and investigation requirements. Have an understanding of international incident reporting and investigation requirements. Plan and conduct formal explosive hazard incident and accident investigations. Be able to select the correct level for formal investigation. Conduct and advise on a board of inquiry as directed by a National Mine Action Authority (NMAA). Combining theory and practical scenarios this course looks to mentor personnel already qualified as IMAS L3 EOD operators in mine action reporting and investigation of demining incidents (IMAS 10.60) and other explosive hazard accidents. Targeted at experienced technical field managers (TFMs) with both commercial and humanitarian field experience the training focusses on safety and occupational health procedures in an explosive hazard clearance environment. Realistic training environments and real-time operational scenarios are used throughout this course in order to enhance and confirm the learning experience. On completion of the course, students are awarded an ATOM IMAS AIO (accident investigation officer) certificate enabling them to conduct explosive hazard accident and incident investigations on both commercial and humanitarian mine action explosive hazard clearance tasks. Incident reporting and investigation requirements. Demining incident initial and detailed investigation reporting. Formal investigations general requirements and investigation procedures. NMAA, organisations and employees responsibilities. Selecting the level of formal investigation. Class size (location dependent): 5 Typical course duration: 5 days Previous IMAS L3 EOD certificate. Technical field management (TFM) experience. Preferably ATOM QMO (QA/QC) certificate.
ATOM EOD 12: Advanced EOD Techniques course Have a detailed understanding of advanced explosive ordnance disposal techniques. Be able to select and implement advanced and bespoke disposal and clearance techniques. Conduct and advise on alternative and advanced disposal procedures. Mentor others in the use of advanced EOD equipment. Combining theory and practical instruction this course looks to increase personnel already qualified as IMAS EOD L2 & L3 in advanced or alternative EOD equipment s and practices. Specialist low order techniques and task orientated equipment s designed for advanced EOD functions and effects. Targeted at experienced EOD operators with both commercial and humanitarian field experience the training focusses on such equipment s as ALFORD Technologies VULCAN, DemiMod and specialist Air Dropped Weapon render safe procedures. Realistic training environments and real-time operational scenarios are used throughout this course in order to enhance and confirm the learning experience. On completion of the course, students are awarded an ATOM Advanced EOD Equipment s certificate enabling them to use and conduct specialist and bespoke EOD equipment s. IMAS L2 & L3 explosive theory and disposal techniques. Specialist low order practices and equipment. Advanced EOD and battle area clearance procedures. Advanced blast mitigation and protective works. Advanced explosive remnants of war (ERW) including sub-munition recognition. Class size (location dependent): 15 Typical course duration: 15 days Previous IMAS L2 EOD certificate. EOD field experience.
ATOM EOD 13: Weapons and Ammunition Management (WAM) course Have an in-depth knowledge of explosives and ammunition management. Have an understanding of ammunition safety, transport, storage, repair and surveillance. Be able to implement internationally recognised standards in security and management of munitions. Be able to identify, classify, mark, store and destroy ammunition and explosives. Conduct EOD operations to international mine action standards (IMAS EOD L3). Combining theory and practical instruction this course provides the detailed doctrine and practical applications as used by Ammunition Technicians or Technical Officers in many ammunition storage establishments worldwide. The course is extensive covering many EOD disciplines including PSSM, SALW, advanced EOD, stockpile destruction, testing, proofing and the conditioning of ammunition. On completion of the course, students are awarded an ATOM Ammunition Technical Officer (ATO) certificate, including IMAS EOD L3 and IMAS EOD L3+ competencies enabling them to conduct EOD and WAM/PSSM practices as per International Ammunition Technical Guidelines. Ammunition safety, national and international regulations. International Ammunition Technical Guidelines and the principals of Ammunition Management. Ammunition types, generic principles and technical aspect of client s ammunition systems. Ammunition storage, transportation and movement. Guided weapon principals and small arms and light weapon ammunition. Armoured, tank and anti-tank ammunition. Repair and conditioning of ammunition. Physical security and stockpile management. Conducting conventional munition disposal (IMAS EOD L3). Principals of running an ammunition process laboratory. Class size (location dependent): 15 Typical course duration: 130 days No previous knowledge required. Preferred some ammunition experience.
ATOM EOD 14: Mine Risk Education & Community Liaison course Have an understanding of the humanitarian mine action mine risk education (MRE). Have a basic understanding of the risks associated with conventional and improvised explosive hazards. Be able to recognise and categories land service ammunition and other conventional munitions. Plan and conduct mine risk education and community liaison activities. Be able to design and create MRE media, materials and events. Understand the requirements for emergency MRE situations and strengthening community capabilities for MRE. Conduct humanitarian mine action non-intrusive non-technical surveys (NTS). Combining theory and practical lessons this course introduces individuals to humanitarian mine action (HMA) mine risk education (MRE) practices as directed by International Mine Action standards (IMAS 12.10). Students are introduced to explosive theory and are exposed to conventional explosive hazard functions and effects. Community liaisons officers (CLOs) and MRE teams are then able to deploy into the field with the understanding and knowhow to avoid explosive hazard incidents and conduct suitable mine risk education and community liaison activities. Realistic training aids and real-time scenarios are used throughout this course in order to enhance and confirm the learning experience. Successful students are awarded an ATOM IMAS MRE & CLO certificate enabling them to conduct MRE operations and conduct non-intrusive Non-Technical Surveys (NTS). The role of MRE in mine action, MRE messages and MRE delivery. A guide for the management of mine risk education. Accreditation of mine risk education organisations and operations. Monitoring mine risk education programmes and community liaison responsibilities. An introduction to explosive theory and conventional munition recognition. Conducting Non-Technical Surveys (NTS). Class size (location dependent): 10 Typical course duration: 10 days No previous knowledge required. MRE programme training location.
ATOM EOD 15: Landmine & Explosive Hazard Awareness Train the Trainer (T3) course Have an understanding of the landmine, explosive remnants of war and explosive hazard awareness training. Have a basic understanding of the risks associated with conventional and improvised explosive hazards. Be able to recognise and categories land service ammunition and other conventional munitions. Plan and conduct landmine and explosive hazard awareness activities. Be able to design and present landmine and explosive hazard awareness media, materials and events. Understand the requirements for reporting ERW and other explosive hazards to suitable authorities. Conduct humanitarian mine action non-intrusive non-technical surveys (NTS). Combining theory and practical lessons this course introduces individuals to the hazards and risk associated with landmines, explosive remnants of war (ERW) and other explosive hazards including improvised explosive devices (IEDs). This course is targeted at commercial companies and humanitarian organisations operating in areas affected by landmines and other explosive hazards. Students are introduced to explosive theory and are exposed to conventional explosive hazard functions and effects. Students are mentored in teaching awareness training and then assessed in their ability to train others in explosive hazard awareness training. Realistic training aids and real-time scenarios are used throughout this course in order to enhance and confirm the learning experience. Successful students are awarded an ATOM Landmine, ERW & other Explosive Hazard Awareness TTT certificate enabling them to train and conduct landmine, ERW, IED and other explosive hazard awareness training in both a commercial and humanitarian mine action environment. An introduction to landmine, ERW and IED awareness. Explosive theory and explosive hazard recognition. Planning and conducting awareness training. An introduction to Mine warfare. Conducting Non-Technical Surveys. Class size (location dependent): 10 Typical course duration: 5 days No previous knowledge required. Project training location.