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Provide search and rescue alerting and emergency response

Provide search and rescue alerting and emergency response

Unit of competency
National Code
AVIF5013
State Code
AVD84
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
20/10/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/11/2015
Field of Education
031507 - Air Traffic Control
Original Release Date
09/11/2015
Nominal Hours
200
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to provide search and rescue (SAR) alerting services in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It includes providing emergency response and providing SAR alerting.This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task management abilities) related to air traffic control (ATC) duties that complement the non-technical skills of Air Traffic Controllers and contribute to safe and effective performance in complex aviation operational environments.Operations are conducted as part of commercial and military air traffic services across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry.Work is performed independently or under 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 Provide emergency response
  • 1.1 Critical initial actions are carried out in accordance with emergency plans and checklists
  • 1.2 Response to abnormal or emergency situations is provided using standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.3 Separation is applied during abnormal or emergency situations
  • 1.4 Priority service is provided to emergency situations
  • 1.5 Standard emergency phraseologies are used
  • 1.6 Critical information is relayed and updated
  • 1.7 Abnormal or emergency situations are coordinated and transferred to other responsible units as required
  • 1.8 Appropriate emergency phase is declared in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.9 Emergency situations are recorded, and events are reported in accordance with SOPs
2 Provide SARalerting
  • 2.1 Critical event times for SAR alerting are monitored and actioned
  • 2.2 Appropriate emergency phase is amended when required
  • 2.3 SAR information is coordinated and/or relayed
  • 2.4 Actions are completed and reviewed in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WB772 AVIF5013A Provide SAR alerting and emergency service Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AWN4 AVI50115 Diploma of Aviation (Air Traffic Control) Qualification