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Apply aviation work health and safety procedures

Apply aviation work health and safety procedures

Unit of competency
National Code
AVIF0034
State Code
OBD10
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/08/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/12/2019
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
17/12/2019
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply aviation work health and safety (WHS) procedures in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and national operating standards.It includes identifying and reporting hazards and risks, contributing to managing aviation WHS and completing WHS records.This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to aviation WHS duties of flight and ground operations personnel and contributes to safe and effective performance in complex aviation operational environments.Operations are conducted as part of recreational and commercial 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.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify and report hazards and risks
  • 1.1 Aviation hazards and risks to operational objectives are identified
  • 1.2 Hazard type and risk components are identified and dealt with in accordance with workplace standards and regulatory requirements
  • 1.3 Hazards and risks in the workplace are reported to appropriate personnel in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 1.4 Personal protective equipment (PPE) is correctly used in accordance with established safety practices and procedures
  • 1.5 Established emergency procedures and contingency plans are followed in an emergency
2 Contribute to managing aviation WHS/OHS
  • 2.1 Fatigue risks are identified and communicated to designated personnel in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 2.2 WHS issues are identified and communicated to designated personnel in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Participative contributions to WHS management in the workplace are made in accordance with workplace procedures and provisions of relevant legislation
3 Complete WHS/OHS records
  • 3.1 WHS records for own performance are completed in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 3.2 WHS records and regulatory requirements for maintaining records of workplace injury and diseases are followed
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWP92 AVIF0012 Apply aviation work health and safety procedures Unit of competency