Unit of competency Outline

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Undertake response action to an emergency or security threat

Undertake response action to an emergency or security threat

Unit of competency
National Code
AVIO0022
State Code
OCZ05
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/02/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
11/03/2021
Field of Education
099905 - Security Services
Original Release Date
11/03/2021
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to undertake a response action to an emergency or security threat in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and federal, state/territory and international authorities.It includes selecting the emergency or security response 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 or security responseactions 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 response actions are identified and analysed
  • 1.4 Security threat and appropriate emergency plans are matched
  • 1.5 Personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and worn in accordance with enterprise and emergency procedures
  • 1.6 Response actions are invoked in accordance with emergency procedures and in consideration of own safety, members of the public and the consignment
  • 1.7 Response 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, threat 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 policies 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
AWP25 AVIO2013 Undertake emergency response action to a security threat Unit of competency