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Supervise cabin safety and security

Supervise cabin safety and security

Unit of competency
National Code
AVIF4008
State Code
AWP76
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
01/02/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/08/2016
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
16/08/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to supervise cabin safety and security in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It includes identifying, supervising and actioning emergency procedures; and assessing and responding to emergency first aid situations. It also includes providing appropriate treatment, monitoring the situation, responding to incidents that affect the safety and security of passengers and crew, and maintaining safety and security records.This unit addresses aviation non-technical skill requirements (mental, social and personal-management abilities) related to safety management duties of flight 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 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 Identify, supervise and action emergency procedures
  • 1.1 Emergency situation type is recognised and reported to appropriate personnel
  • 1.2 Emergency procedures are actioned in accordance with aviation enterprise and regulatory requirements
  • 1.3 Safety checks are implemented in accordance with aviation enterprise and regulatory requirements
2 Assess and respond to emergency first aid situations
  • 2.1 Emergency first aid situations are quickly recognised and reported to appropriate personnel
  • 2.2 First aid situation is assessed and a prompt decision is made following liaison with appropriate personnel and/or crew
  • 2.3 Appropriate assistance from emergency services/colleagues/customers is organised
3 Provide appropriate treatment
  • 3.1 Assessment of patient’s physical condition from visible vital signs is undertaken in liaison with appropriate personnel and/or crew
  • 3.2 First aid is provided in accordance with aviation enterprise policy
4 Monitor and respond to inflightincidents
  • 4.1 Back-up medical or emergency services appropriate to the incident are notified in liaison with appropriate personnel and/or crew
  • 4.2 Situation is constantly monitored and appropriate adjustments to cabin service and security are made
  • 4.3 Appropriate incident handling techniques for incident type are used in accordance with regulatory requirements and aviation enterprise policies and procedures
  • 4.4 Emergency equipment appropriate to incident type is chosen and used in accordance with manufacturer and workplace procedures
5 Maintain safety and security records
  • 5.1 All required documentation relating to safety, security and first aid incidents is accurately completed and provided to appropriate personnel
  • 5.2 Feedback to improve safety and security processes is provided to appropriate personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WB770 AVIF4008A Supervise cabin safety and security Unit of competency