Unit of competency Outline

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Undertake emergency response action to a security threat

Undertake emergency response action to a security threat

Unit of competency
National Code
AVIO2013
State Code
AWP25
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/08/2016
Field of Education
099905 - Security Services
Original Release Date
16/08/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to undertake emergency response action to a security threat, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It includes selecting emergency actions to be applied, maintaining communications and reporting the incident in accordance with established procedures.This unit addresses aviation non-technical skill requirements (mental, social and personal-management abilities) related to security duties of aviation personnel, and contributes to safe and effective performance in complex aviation operational environments.Operations are conducted as part of recreational, commercial and military aircraft activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry.Work is performed independently or under limited supervision as a single operator or within a team environment.Work is performed independently or under limited supervision within a single-pilot or multi-crew environment.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.Use for Defence Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders, Instructions, Publications and Regulations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Select emergency actions to be applied
  • 1.1 Threats or potential threats are recognised
  • 1.2 Agency/branch/base and/or police are alerted to potential aviation security threat/s and all relevant details and requests for supportive action are detailed
  • 1.3 Range of emergency actions are identified and analysed
  • 1.4 Security threat and appropriate emergency plans are matched
  • 1.5 Personal protective equipment is selected and worn in accordance with enterprise and emergency procedures
  • 1.6 Emergency actions are invoked in accordance with emergency procedures and in consideration of own safety, members of the public and the consignment
  • 1.7 Emergency actions are modified consistent with changes within the emergency environment in accordance with enterprise and emergency procedures
2 Maintain communications
  • 2.1 Communications are maintained with agency/branch/base and relevant agencies/personnel in accordance with enterprise and emergency procedures
  • 2.2 Information is conveyed in a clear, concise and accurate manner
3 Report incident
  • 3.1 Reporting arrangements are completed in accordance with workplace policy and procedures
  • 3.2 Police or other emergency services are provided with reports as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE212 AVIO2013A Undertake emergency response action to a security threat Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCZ05 AVIO0022 Undertake response action to an emergency or security threat Unit of competency