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Respond to aviation incidents (general)

Respond to aviation incidents (general)

Unit of competency
National Code
PUAFIR305B
State Code
D2992
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
13/03/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/05/2010
Field of Education
039905 - Fire Technology
Original Release Date
12/05/2010
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the competency required to work as a member of a non-specialist team under supervision when responding to an aviation incident. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Respond to aircraft emergency
  • 1.1 Approach to incident is determined by onsite and environmental conditions.
  • 1.2 Access to incident is based on airport and aircraft knowledge.
  • 1.3 Equipment is selected and used to achieve objectives and strategies.
2. Evacuate persons and attend to casualties
  • 2.1 Hazards and personal injury risks associated with aircraft fires and crashes are identified.
  • 2.2 Equipment is selected and located to facilitate evacuation and rescue.
  • 2.3 Appropriate rescue techniques are used to release entrapped persons.
  • 2.4 Evacuees are moved and/or directed to a safe area.
3. Conduct operations
  • 3.1 Operational tactics are determined, communicated and implemented based on incident conditions and available resources and equipment.
  • 3.2 Changing conditions are evaluated and any changes to tactics communicated in accordance with organisational procedures.
  • 3.3 Operations are carried out in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • 3.4 Liaison is conducted with emergency services and relevant authorities in accordance with aircraft incident response planning arrangements.
4. Conclude operations
  • 4.1 Evidence at the aircraft is preserved and secured.
  • 4.2 Any damage to the aircraft caused by forcible entry is recorded and reported according to organisational/legislative requirements.
  • 4.3 Responsibility for the site is transferred to the relevant authority.
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.
Incident must include:
brake failure
electrical failure
fuel spill
hydraulic failure
tyre failure
undercarriage failure
Onsite and environmental conditions may include:
ambient temperature
crash conditions
drains
hard standing
navigation lights
other aircraft movements
rain
runway markers
runway surface
terrain
time of day
toxic and dangerous conditions
water supplies
wind direction and speed
Equipment must include:
firefighting hose
ladders
rescue equipment
breathing apparatus
ventilation equipment
Strategies must include:
control fire
isolate aircraft fuselage from hazard
maintain safe escape routes
Aircraft fires must include:
auxiliary power unit
brake
cabin
cargo
engine
explosion
tyre
Aircraft crashes may include:
mid air
multiple aircraft
structures
vehicles
Operational tactics must include:
offensive and defensive tactics with breathing apparatus
defensive tactics
and may also include:
military
on water
Available resources and equipment must include:
personnel
extinguishing medium
protective clothing
communications equipment
firefighting equipment
Aircraft incident response planning must include:
aircraft familiarisation
airport topography
airport operations
airport emergency plans
available resources
prior notice incidents
no prior notice incidents
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
implement aviation firefighting tactics and strategies
select and use firefighting equipment, personal protective clothing and equipment in a manner compliant with organisational and legislative/regulatory requirements
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed on-the-job and in a range of simulated environments.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
firefighting equipment
protective clothing and equipment
airport
aircraft
fire extinguishment medium
Method of assessment
In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.
Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.
Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an agency-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:
direct observation
interviewing the candidate
journals and workplace documentation
third party reports from supervisors
written or oral questions
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAY85 PUAFIR305 Respond to aviation incidents (general) Unit of competency