Unit of competency Outline

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Undertake aircraft underwater escape and survival

Undertake aircraft underwater escape and survival

Unit of competency
National Code
AVIF0038
State Code
BBP83
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
28/07/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
031505 - Aircraft Operation
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to undertake aircraft underwater escape and survival in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It includes preparing for aircraft ditching, undertaking evacuation from an aircraft, conducting rescue recovery process and controlling survival hazards.This unit addresses aviation non-technical skill requirements (mental, social and personal-management abilities) for flight crews and passengers and contributes to safe and effective performance in complex aviation operational environments.Operations are conducted as part of commercial and military aircraft activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry.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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for aircraft ditching
  • 1.1 Nature and extent of aircraft situation is communicated and acknowledgment confirmed
  • 1.2 Personal items within the cabin are secured prior to ditching
  • 1.3 Restraint devices and survival equipment are checked, fastened and secured prior to ditching
  • 1.4 Primary and secondary egress routes, exits and equipment are located
  • 1.5 Brace position is adopted
2 Undertake evacuation from an aircraft
  • 2.1 Spatial orientation is conducted
  • 2.2 Egress points are located
  • 2.3 Exits are jettisoned and cleared
  • 2.4 Restraint devices are released
  • 2.5 Aircraft is egressed
  • 2.6 Surface is cleared
3 Conduct rescue recovery process
  • 3.1 Safety equipment is deployed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Position indicating and signalling devices are deployed
  • 3.3 Rescue recovery techniques are applied
4 Control survival hazards
  • 4.1 Potential hazards are identified and controlled
  • 4.2 Swimming techniques with a life jacket are applied
  • 4.3 Hypothermia management techniques are employed
  • 4.4 Raft boarding and righting techniques are employed
  • 4.5 Emergency supplies and equipment are managed
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVX59 AVIF2014 Undertake aircraft underwater escape and survival Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFG56 AVIF0048 Undertake aircraft underwater escape and survival Unit of competency