1 F1A4 Operator Instructor Notes and Syllabus
Minelab Countermine Division
Safety through Excellence
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DESCRIPTION
INSTRUCTORS NOTES
These Instructor Notes are produced to assist instructors in preparing for the F1A4
Operator Training Course. They are provided as a guide and are not intended to be
prescriptive. They should be used in combination with the information contained in the
F1A4 Operations Manual and Field Guide.
Personnel attending the course will be required to pass an Evaluation to qualify as a
proficient operator on the equipment.
One
INTRODUCTION
The instructor will provide a short welcome and brief the students on the course. This
can include some background information on the Minelab F1A4.
Students will complete course registration administration as required.
If applicable, students will be asked to stand and introduce themselves to include a
short description of any experience in demining.
Students will be organized into pairs and issued an F1A4 per pair (or one per student if
numbers permit).
Two
COURSE OUTLINE
The Minelab F1A4 Operator Training Course includes lectures and practical sessions.
The course is conducted over two to three days (depending on student numbers and
language translation requirements) and consists of the following lessons:
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Introduction
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LESSON 1 – Description of the F1A4
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LESSON 2 – Assembly of the F1A4
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LESSON 3 – Principle of Operation
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LESSON 4 – Operation of the F1A4
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LESSON 5 – Operator Maintenance and Care
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Operator Evaluation
