Robotics for Bomb Disposal Operations Training

Learning Outcomes

• Apply principles of robotics to bomb disposal tasks.
• Operate robotic systems to inspect, manipulate, and disrupt explosive devices.
• Evaluate situational factors to select appropriate robotic equipment.
• Demonstrate safe handling and maintenance of robotic bomb disposal tools.
• Analyze operational risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Conduct post-mission debriefing and documentation of robotic operations.

Target Audience

This course is designed for bomb disposal technicians, EOD operators, military and police personnel, and security professionals involved in explosive threat management.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment.

Course Outline

Practicals

Overview

Practical sessions are integral to this course, allowing learners to gain hands-on experience with bomb disposal robots, control systems, sensors, and disruptor tools. Through supervised exercises and simulated missions, learners develop the muscle memory and decision-making skills required for safe and effective EOD operations.

Practical Activities

• Basic Robot Operation and Navigation — Learners practice driving the robot through obstacle courses, navigating confined spaces, and performing basic maneuvers under remote control. (6h)
• Manipulator Arm and Tool Operation — Learners use the robotic arm to pick up, move, and manipulate objects, and operate disruptor tools such as a water cannon and hook-and-line. (6h)
• Sensor Calibration and Threat Detection — Learners calibrate and deploy various sensors (X-ray, thermal, CBRNE), interpret data, and identify simulated threats in controlled scenarios. (4h)
• Integrated Mission Simulation — Learners plan and execute a full EOD mission, including reconnaissance, robot deployment, threat assessment, disruption, and evidence recovery, with team coordination. (8h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total

Component	Out of	Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored)	100%	30%
Daily Average (multiple choice)	100%	20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice)	100%	50%
Final Total	—	100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

How it works

• Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
• Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
• You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
• If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.

Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates	Discount
5	3% off
10	6% off
15	9% off
20	12% off
25	15% off
30	18% off
50	30% off
75	35% off
100	40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.