ProQual Level 6 Diploma In Hostile Environment Operations & Close Quarter Battle
Introduction
The Level 6 Diploma In Hostile Environment Operations – Close Quarter Battle (CQB) Is Aimed At Personnel Deploying Within A Complex/Hostile Environment. The Qualification Demonstrates That An Individual Has Achieved Knowledge, Understanding And Skills Which Contribute To Their Safety And Survival When Operating In A Complex/Hostile Environment.
The Awarding Organisation For The Qualification Is ProQual Awarding Body And The Regulatory Body Is The Office Of Qualifications And Examinations Regulation (Ofqual).
The Qualification Has Been Accredited Onto The Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF).
Entry Requirements
Candidates must be aged 18+.
Qualification Structure
Assessment
There must be valid, authentic and sufficient evidence for all the assessment criteria. However, one piece of evidence may be used to meet the requirements of more than one learning outcome or assessment criterion.
Candidates must demonstrate the level of knowledge and skill described in the units.
Assessment is the process of measuring a candidate’s knowledge, understanding and
performance against the standards set in the qualification.
Each candidate is required to produce evidence which demonstrates their achievement of all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit.
Evidence can include:
– assignments/projects/reports
– worksheets
– portfolio of evidence
– portfolio of evidence
– record of oral and/or written questioning
– candidate test papers
Learning outcomes set out what a candidate is expected to know, understand or be able to do. Assessment criteria specify the standard a candidate must meet to show the learning outcome has been achieved.
There must be valid, authentic and sufficient for all the assessment criteria. However, one piece of evidence may be used to meet the requirements of more than one learning outcome or assessment criterion.
Unit R/616/9243
Hostile Environment Operations
1. Competently Operate Within A Close Quarter Battle Team In Hostile Environments
1.1 Demonstrate A Range Of Room And Building Entry
Techniques, Including:
• Through Doorways
• When Inside The Room
• When Outside The Room
• Where Furniture May Be Lining Walls
• Where There May Be Concealed Threats
• In Large Rooms, Halls And Hangars With/Without Barricades
• When Moving Down A Hallway
• When Rappelling
1.2 Assess The Threats And Risks Of The Different Entry Types And Techniques
1.3 Assess The Advantages And Disadvantages Of The
Different Entry Techniques
1.4 Communicate Effectively With All Team Members
1.5 Demonstrate A Range Of Saturation Techniques Involving:
• Stacked Rooms
• Up/Down Stairways
• Forms Of Transportation
• Forced Entry
• Breaching
• Explosive Charges
1.6 Assess The Threats And Risks Of The Different Saturation Techniques
1.7 Use Rappelling Techniques
1.8 Communicate Effectively With All Team Members
2. Be Competent Within A Close Quarter Battle Team To Regain A Building In A Hostile Environment
2.1 Engage Appropriate Entry And Saturatio Techniques To Regain A Building
2.2 Communicate Effectively With All Team Members
3. Be Competent Within A Close Quarter Battle Team To Regain A Subject In A Hostile Environment
3.1 Engage Appropriate Entry And Saturation Techniques To Regain A Subject From A Room Or Building
3.2 Communicate Effectively With All Team Members
Qualification
Ofqual Qualification Number
603/3281/5
Level
6
Total Qualification Time
Age Ranges
18+
