Unit of competency Outline

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Use firearms on an aerodrome to control wildlife hazards

Use firearms on an aerodrome to control wildlife hazards

Unit of competency
National Code
AVIO2001
State Code
AWP34
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
059901 - Pest And Weed Control
Original Release Date
16/08/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to use firearms on an aerodrome to control wildlife hazards, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It includes applying safety precautions in the use of firearms, and using appropriate firearms and ammunition to control wildlife hazards.This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to aerodrome security duties of ground operations 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.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 Apply safety precautions in the use of firearms
  • 1.1 Locations on an aerodrome where firearms may be discharged are identified
  • 1.2 Hazards associated with the use of firearms on an aerodrome are identified and managed
  • 1.3 Firearm is carried, loaded and discharged in the correct manner
  • 1.4 Firearm is cleaned effectively and safely
  • 1.5 Firearm faults are reported in accordance with standard operating procedures
  • 1.6 Firearm is stored in accordance with regulatory requirements
2 Use appropriate firearms and ammunition to control wildlife hazards
  • 2.1 Appropriate wildlife hazard control measures are selected in accordance with wildlife hazard management plan and standard operating procedures
  • 2.2 Cracker shells are used correctly to disperse a flock of birds in accordance with operating procedures
  • 2.3 Live shot is used in a safe manner to control wildlife hazards
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WB810 AVIO2001A Use firearms on an aerodrome to control wildlife hazards Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBC49 AVIO0018 Use firearms on an aerodrome to control wildlife hazards Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZS6 AVI30516 Certificate III in Aviation (Aerodrome Operations) Qualification