Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 1:12 PM AWST
22/07/2026 1:12 PM AWST
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Operate aerial or specialist appliance
Operate aerial or specialist appliance
Unit of competency
National Code
PUAFIR310B
PUAFIR310B
State Code
D2994
D2994
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/05/2010
Field of Education
031505 - Aircraft Operation
Original Release Date
12/05/2010
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit covers the competency to operate a range of aerial and specialist appliances at an incident.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Site appliance
- 1.1 On-site physical hazards which impact on the safe working operations of the appliance and ancillary equipment are identified and appliance is sited to minimise their impact in accordance with the organisation's procedures
- 1.2 Appliance is positioned in a location that supports operational requirements in accordance with the organisation's procedures, to prevent injury to personnel or damage to equipment and facilities
- 1.3 Personal protective clothing and equipment are selected and worn in accordance with the organisation's and OH&S requirements
- 1.4 Personnel using appliance and ancillary equipment are deployed according to the organisation's standard operating procedures and occupational health and safety guidelines
2. Operate appliance
- 2.1 Appliance and ancillary equipment are operated within their safe working limits and in accordance with the organisation's procedures and the manufacturer's specifications
- 2.2 Performance of the appliance and ancillary equipment is monitored and adjusted, where required, in response to changed conditions and to achieve determined strategies and objectives
- 2.3 Action is taken to rectify any deficiencies in the operation of the appliance and equipment, where possible
- 2.4 Appliance is operated in a manner to prevent injury to personnel, or damage to equipment and facilities
- 2.5 Fire spread, on-site hazards and atmospheric conditions and their potential impact on the appliance and equipment and their performance are monitored and relevant information is referred to the appropriate personnel
- 2.6 Communication is established and maintained with the appropriate personnel throughout the operation
3. Conclude operations
- 3.1 Ancillary equipment is collected and restowed in accordance with the organisation's requirements and occupational health and safety guidelines
- 3.2 Servicing, maintenance, cleaning and repair of the equipment is undertaken in accordance with the organisation's procedures
- 3.3 Appliance is checked and maintained, and any faults or deficiencies are reported in accordance with the organisation's procedures
RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Types of aerial appliances may include
teleboom
turntable ladder
ladder platform
hydraulic platform
hydraulic articulated platform
Types of specialist appliances may include
command unit
Hazmat response unit
breathing apparatus unit
foam/water tender
salvage unit
lighting unit
catering/refreshment unit
hose layer
firefighting appliance (non water or foam)
rescue tender
Personal protective equipment may include
structural firefighter turn-out clothing
breathing apparatus (self-contained or airline)
gas suit
safety harness
escape apparatus
eye and ear protection
helmet and gloves
chemical splash suits
Hazards may include
overhead electrical wires
structural collapse
fire spread
fire explosion
surface (ground) collapse
hazardous atmospheres, such as smoke and toxic gases
atmospheric conditions such as wind direction/strength
Ancillary equipment may include
forcible entry tools
rescue
firefighting
decontamination
breathing apparatus and servicing
communications
lighting
Operations may include compliance with
organisation operational procedures
occupational health and safety guidelines
manufacturers' specifications
state/territory crane legislation
Australian Workplace Platform Licence
Servicing, maintaining and stowing equipment may include
stripping and assembling equipment
fault finding and rectification
service, cleaning and maintenance according to manufacturer's specifications
replacement of parts
liaising with specialist personnel
security procedures
Communication may include
radio communications
verbal instructions
hand signals
whistle signals
Appropriate personnel may include
officer in charge
appliance supervisor
incident controller
sector commander
communications officer
operations centre personnel
The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Types of aerial appliances may include
teleboom
turntable ladder
ladder platform
hydraulic platform
hydraulic articulated platform
Types of specialist appliances may include
command unit
Hazmat response unit
breathing apparatus unit
foam/water tender
salvage unit
lighting unit
catering/refreshment unit
hose layer
firefighting appliance (non water or foam)
rescue tender
Personal protective equipment may include
structural firefighter turn-out clothing
breathing apparatus (self-contained or airline)
gas suit
safety harness
escape apparatus
eye and ear protection
helmet and gloves
chemical splash suits
Hazards may include
overhead electrical wires
structural collapse
fire spread
fire explosion
surface (ground) collapse
hazardous atmospheres, such as smoke and toxic gases
atmospheric conditions such as wind direction/strength
Ancillary equipment may include
forcible entry tools
rescue
firefighting
decontamination
breathing apparatus and servicing
communications
lighting
Operations may include compliance with
organisation operational procedures
occupational health and safety guidelines
manufacturers' specifications
state/territory crane legislation
Australian Workplace Platform Licence
Servicing, maintaining and stowing equipment may include
stripping and assembling equipment
fault finding and rectification
service, cleaning and maintenance according to manufacturer's specifications
replacement of parts
liaising with specialist personnel
security procedures
Communication may include
radio communications
verbal instructions
hand signals
whistle signals
Appropriate personnel may include
officer in charge
appliance supervisor
incident controller
sector commander
communications officer
operations centre personnel
EVIDENCE GUIDE
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in:
accurate placement of appliance
safe, smooth operation
avoidance of hazards and obstacles
implementation of safe work practices
Consistency in performance
Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
On-the-job or in a simulated work environment
Specific resources for assessment
Access to organisation's aerial and specialist appliances and a site suitable for assessment
Guidance information for assessment
Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in:
accurate placement of appliance
safe, smooth operation
avoidance of hazards and obstacles
implementation of safe work practices
Consistency in performance
Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
On-the-job or in a simulated work environment
Specific resources for assessment
Access to organisation's aerial and specialist appliances and a site suitable for assessment
Guidance information for assessment
Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WG118 | PUAFIR317 | Operate aerial appliance | Unit of competency |
| WG119 | PUAFIR318 | Operate specialist appliance | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C600 | PUA30601 | Certificate III in Public Safety (Firefighting and Emergency Operations) | Qualification |