How to Become a Mine Action Operator
Mine action operator certification — a step-by-step process
Certification Bodies
Currently, certification is carried out by 4 certification bodies:
1. Certification Body of the Mine Action Center SSIE
Address: 14017, Chernihiv region, Chernihiv
Phone: (0462) 677-022
EDRPOU: 26630158
2. SES Humanitarian Demining & Rapid Response Center
Address: 63212, Vatutine, Kharkiv district, Kharkiv region
Phone: 05740 68 3 29
EDRPOU: 33879077
3. Demining Center Military Unit A2641 AFU
Address: 32300, 56 Stepan Bandera St., Kamianets-Podilskyi
Phone: 03849 50290
EDRPOU: 24982999
4. SES State Certification Center
Address: 01024, Kyiv, 20/1 Kruhlouniverystetska St.
Phone: +38 (044) 461-91-30
EDRPOU: 14319662
Certification Stages
Application Submission
The applicant submits a request letter and a package of documents to the certification body: application, general information about the organization, copies of statutory documents, organizational structure, list of services for certification.
Document Review
Verification of information on qualifications and experience of management and personnel, diplomas, job descriptions, recruitment and training procedures, training system, logistics capabilities, financial status.
Capability Assessment
Assessment of information on subcontractors, personnel insurance, internal quality management system, information management system, environmental protection measures, safety and labor protection measures.
Practical Assessment
Practical assessment of operator capabilities at the work site.
Certificate Issuance
Upon successful completion of all stages, the operator receives a certificate of conformity.
Mine Action Certification Processes
Important Information
- All documents are submitted in the state language. Documents in other languages — with an official translation.
- Documents are provided in paper form and in electronic format (PDF on USB).
- Copies are certified in accordance with the Rules of Office Management (Ministry of Justice Order No. 1000/5).