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Maintain, pack and fit survival inflatable buoyancy vests

Maintain, pack and fit survival inflatable buoyancy vests

Unit of competency
National Code
MEA507
State Code
AUD92
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
31/08/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/07/2015
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
22/07/2015
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency requires application of skills and knowledge relating to the maintenance, packing and fitting of survival inflatable buoyancy vests. Maintenance includes inspecting, testing, isolating faults, replacing components and cleaning prior to packing, during the performance of scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Maintenance may be performed individually or as part of a team.The unit does not include repairing buoyancy vests.The Unit is part of the Aeroskills Life Support and Furnishing Certificate III and IV training pathways. It is used in workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain survival inflatable buoyancy vests
  • 1.1 Survival inflatable buoyancy vests and associated ancillary equipment are inspected for serviceability in accordance with standard procedures
  • 1.2 Identified faults beyond own authority to rectify are reported to supervisor and faulty survival inflatable buoyancy vest and/or ancillary equipment is quarantined
  • 1.3 Unserviceable parts of the survival inflatable buoyancy vest and/or ancillary equipment are replaced in accordance with standard procedures while observing all relevant work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including the use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and items of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • 1.4 Survival inflatable buoyancy vest is tested for serviceability in accordance with standard procedures and manufacturer’s specifications
  • 1.5 Survival inflatable buoyancy vest is cleaned in accordance with standard procedures
  • 1.6 Survival inflatable buoyancy vest is presented for inspection by supervisor in accordance with standard procedures
  • 1.7 Maintenance documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2. Pack survival inflatable buoyancy vests
  • 2.1 Survival inflatable buoyancy vest is packed for use in accordance with standard procedures
  • 2.2 Ancillary equipment is packed for use in accordance with standard procedures
  • 2.3 Survival inflatable buoyancy vest is presented for inspection by supervisor in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
  • 2.4 Relevant documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
3. Fit survival inflatable buoyancy vests
  • 3.1 Fitting process is explained to the participant so that optimal fit can be achieved through relevant feedback
  • 3.2 Participant is measured to select appropriate size survival inflatable buoyancy vest
  • 3.3 Survival inflatable buoyancy vest is adjusted to optimise fit
  • 3.4 Survival inflatable buoyancy vest fit is verified through participant feedback and supervisor approval
  • 3.5 Relevant documentation is completed and processed in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4504 MEA507A Maintain, pack and fit survival inflatable buoyancy vests Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEG65 MEALSU0006 Maintain, pack and fit survival inflatable buoyancy vests Unit of competency